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Dominican Republic visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

The Dominican Republic requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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

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 Malawian citizens apply for a visa for the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic has no embassy or consulate in Malawi 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 Lilongwe are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,435 km from Lilongwe), Ankara, Turkey (5,989 km) and Rome, Italy (6,585 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malawi 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 Malawi

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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.

For a trip from Malawi 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).

Good to know

How long Malawian citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic

How long Malawian 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 Malawian citizens apply

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

The Dominican Republic’s neighbours for Malawian citizens

Haiti admits Malawian citizens visa-free.

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Malawi

Citizens of the Dominican Republic receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of the Dominican Republic in Malawi?

No. The Dominican Republic has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest embassy of the Dominican Republic is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,435 km from Lilongwe.

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 Malawi?

Citizens of the Dominican Republic receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Malawian citizens enter the Dominican Republic visa-free?

No; Malawian 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.