Dominican Republic visa requirements for Angolans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Angolans visiting Dominican Republic

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Dominican Visa.

  • A passport with a validity of 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country.
  • The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamps.
  • Completed and signed visa application form by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background showing the full face.
  • Bank statement from the previous three months prior to the period of visa application. This serves as proof that the applicant has sufficient funds throughout the duration of stay in the country.
  • Valid travel insurance with sufficient coverage for medical insurance should be valid for the duration of the applicants' stay in the Dominica Republic.
  • Confirmed accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket serving as proof that the applicant has intentions of returning to Angola.
  • Travel itinerary showing entry and exit date from the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic Visa for Angolans

Facts about Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is the most visited destination in the Caribbean region and ranks top 5 overall in the Americas. The country houses the tallest mountain peak in the Caribbean, Pico Duarte, as well as the largest lake and lowest elevation. Tourists are welcome to hike and climb the whole 3,098 meters to the top of the Pico Duarte. Asides this, tourists can enjoy their time on the beaches scattered around the country to watch thousands of humpback whales migrating, watch villagers’ fish, and also to relax and appreciate the landscape. It is also worth mentioning the year-round golf courses and national parks which are open to tourists. Foreigners are definitely assured a good time in the Dominican Republic.
 
The contribution of the tourism industry to the economy of the Dominican Republic cannot be overemphasized. The industry is an important source of revenue generation to the country. The country receives an average of 5 million tourists each year.
 
Foreigners traveling to the Dominican Republic are required to pay a departure tax of $20 on exit from the country. If this tax is not paid, you will not be allowed to leave the country. Some airlines often include this charge in the price of the ticket.

Types of Dominican Republic Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 3 business days 30 days
Tourist visa 3 business days 30 days

General Requirements for Dominican Republic Visa

  • A passport with a validity of 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country.
  • The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamps.
  • Completed and signed visa application form by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background showing the full face.
  • Bank statement from the previous three months prior to the period of visa application. This serves as proof that the applicant has sufficient funds throughout the duration of stay in the country.
  • Valid travel insurance with sufficient coverage for medical insurance should be valid for the duration of the applicants' stay in the Dominica Republic.
  • Confirmed accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket serving as proof that the applicant has intentions of returning to Angola.
  • Travel itinerary showing entry and exit date from the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic Business visa Dominican Republic Tourist visa

Dominican Republic Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Business Visa is for foreigners who have the intention of engaging in various business activities in the country.
  • Business travellers are allowed to negotiate and sign business contracts, attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits in the Dominican Republic.
  • An official letter of invitation from the applicants' business partner in the Dominica Republic is required. The letter should state the duration and the purpose of the applicant’s visit and must be signed by an authorized signatory.
  • A letter from the applicants' company, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicants' employment status, and clearly stating the nature of the business to be conducted in the Dominican Republic is required. 
  • The letter should also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant in the Dominican Republic and must provide detailed contact information.
  • Applicants of this visa must provide a document which shows a clean criminal record. This document must be issued by the local police department in Angola.
  • A medical report stating that the applicant is free of any communicable or contagious diseases. The report must be translated into Spanish.
  • Foreigners should ensure they are vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements


  • This visa is issued to foreigners who are travelling to the Dominican Republic for the purpose of sightseeing, relaxation, and recreation.
  • Angolans who have been invited by their friends or relatives living in the country are eligible for this visa.
  • A letter of invitation from the host in the Dominican Republic is required. The letter should introduce the applicant of the visa and state the relationship between the applicant and the host.
  • The host should either be a family member, a friend or a tour organization in the Dominican Republic.
  • The duration and the purpose of the applicants' visit should also be stated in the letter, as well as, the contact address of the host.
  • For longer stays, applicants can visit the Migration Department in Santo Domingo and request an extension.
  • Applicants will be fined if they overstay their required duration of stay is Dominica Republic (fine varies by length of stay and can be up to us$500).
  • If the applicant is under the age of 18 years, the original copy of the birth certificate and a notarized consent signed by both parents should be submitted during the application process.
  • Proof of the incentive of returning to Angola after the expiration of the visa is required.
  • A receipt that proves that payment for the visa application has been made is required.
  • Applicants of this visa are expected to possess a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.

Dominican Republic Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

10.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

10.00 (USD)

Dominican Republic Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Angola

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There is currently no Embassy of Dominica Republic in Angola, however, applicants are advised to apply at the Embassy of Dominica Republic in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the emergency numbers in the Dominican Republic?
Emergency and Important Numbers for all calls within the Dominican Republic, dial 1 + 809 or 829 or 849 or 911.
What is the official language of Dominican Republic?
The official language spoken in the Dominican Republic is Spanish. However, dialects are spoken across the country. The local dialect of the Dominican Republic is called Dominican Spanish and has some African influences. Moreover, it has borrowed vocabulary from the Arawak language.

What is the Dominican Republic known for?
The Dominican Republic is known for its blue ocean waters, white-sand beaches, beautiful resorts, and the poverty that lurks on the outskirts of these tourist hot spots.
Hello. I am from Senegal, but currently, I live in Angola. I would like to go to the Dominican Republic to visit. Angola does not have a Dominican republic embassy to apply for a VISA, so I would like to know how to get a VISA from Angola??