Japan
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at jpn.mirex.gob.do
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Japan
Dominican RepublicJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Travel advice for the Dominican Republic
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Japan to the Dominican Republic, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Dominican Republic at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 11 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Dominican Republic (updated 7 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Dominican Republic (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic
Japanese citizens may stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
Haiti admits Japanese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Japan
Citizens of the Dominican Republic can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and the Dominican Republic.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in the Dominican Republic?
Japanese citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 30 days.
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of the Dominican Republic can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter the Dominican Republic visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter the Dominican Republic without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.