Laos
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Dominican Republic.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Dominican Republic visa guide
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
All visa types for the Dominican Republic
For the tourist visa, the Dominican Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of US$100, and applications are made on servicios360.mirex.gob.do. Processing time, as the Dominican Republic states it: 10 to 20 working days for consular visas.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Hanoi481 km
Phố Bà Huyện Thanh Quan 10, 10246 Hà Nội
- 2,003 km
- Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Tokyo4,141 km
KU Gobancho Building No. 2F-A, 10 Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Measured from Vientiane, embassies and consulates of the Dominican Republic are closest in Hanoi, Vietnam (481 km), Manila, the Philippines (2,003 km) and Tokyo, Japan (4,141 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by the Dominican Republic, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Laos
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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 Laos 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic
How long Lao 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 Lao citizens apply
The Dominican Republic has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of the Dominican Republic accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of the Dominican Republic names the right place.
The Dominican Republic’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Haiti admits Lao citizens visa-free.
Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Laos
Citizens of the Dominican Republic receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Dominican Republic.
Is there an embassy of the Dominican Republic in Laos?
No. The Dominican Republic has no embassy in Laos. The nearest embassy of the Dominican Republic is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 481 km from Vientiane.
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 Laos?
Citizens of the Dominican Republic receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter the Dominican Republic visa-free?
No; Lao 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.