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Dominican Republic visa for Kenyan citizens

Visa required

Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Dominican Republic.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Dominican Republic visa?

Tourist entry and tourist visa (Visa de Turismo TS / TM)

Key facts

Fee
US$100
Processing time
10 to 20 working days for consular visas

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All visa types for the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s tourist visa costs US$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is servicios360.mirex.gob.do. Processing time, as the Dominican Republic states it: 10 to 20 working days for consular visas.

Where Kenyan citizens apply for a visa for the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic has no embassy or consulate in Kenya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest missions of the Dominican Republic to Nairobi are in Pretoria, South Africa (2,874 km from Nairobi), Ankara, Turkey (4,595 km) and Rome, Italy (5,390 km). The Dominican Republic sets which of its missions takes applications from Kenya; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Kenya

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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.

Before travelling from Kenya to the Dominican Republic, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic

How long Kenyan citizens may stay in the Dominican Republic is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Kenyan citizens apply

The Dominican Republic has no embassy or career consulate in Kenya. Kenyan citizens apply through a mission of the Dominican Republic accredited to Kenya from abroad; the official visa portal of the Dominican Republic names the right place.

The Dominican Republic’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens

Haiti admits Kenyan citizens visa-free.

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Kenya

Citizens of the Dominican Republic need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Dominican Republic.

Is there an embassy of the Dominican Republic in Kenya?

No. The Dominican Republic has no embassy in Kenya. The nearest embassy of the Dominican Republic is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,874 km from Nairobi.

How much does the Dominican Republic tourist visa cost?

The Dominican Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of US$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 10 to 20 working days for consular visas.

Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Kenya?

Citizens of the Dominican Republic need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Kenyan citizens enter the Dominican Republic visa-free?

No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic obtained in advance.

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.