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How to get a Dominican Republic visa from India
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Indian passport holders travelling to Dominican Republic.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Dominican Republic.
Business visa
Processing time48 working hours
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$10
Tourist visa
Processing time48 working hours
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$10
Application requirements
Documents Indian applicants need to provide.
- An Indian passport with a validity of 6 months after the intended departure from the country.
- Bank statement which is not older than 3 months showing sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Two 50 mm x 50 mm recent passport-sized photograph taken against a white background.
- Flight tickets with entry and exit dates.
- Information showing that you have the incentive to return to India.
- Valid travel insurance to cover entire stay in India.
- Proof of accommodation which can come in form of a hotel reservation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Indians traveling to Dominican Republic for tourism and visitation purposes are required to apply for a tourist visa.
- The tourist visa might come in form of a tourist card.
- The tourist card is valid for 30 days.
- Currency restriction for exit out of Dominican Republic is 10,000 USD.
- Foreigners who overstay their visa will be charged an extended stay fee at the airport–proportional to length of time; RD$2,500 for three additional months.
- This is paid upon departure at the immigration desk, after check-in and past security.
- If you wish to stay longer, you do not need to formally extend – instead you'll be charged RD$1000 when you depart the country for any stay up to 90 days.
- Visitors can bring up to 200 cigarettes, 2Litres of alcohol and 1 box of cigars. It’s best to carry a prescription for any medication, especially psychotropic drugs.
- It is illegal to take anything out of the Dominican Republic that is over 100 years old – paintings, household items, prehistoric artifacts etc – without special export certificates.
- Minors under the age of 18 are required to present official proof of parental consent to travel.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination must be provided.
- Travelers going to Dominican Republic for visitation purposes are required to provide an invitation letter.
- Avoid unregulated taxis, which also often lack basic safety features. Use a reputable taxi service, either one recommended by your hotel or a well-known, vetted company.
- Uber is available in Dominican Republic.
Business visa
- Indians traveling to Dominican Republic for business visa should apply for a Dominican Republic business visa.
- This visa is valid for 30 days but can be extended.
- Applicants are required to provide a contract or work letter from the Dominican company they are visiting.
- Birth certificate of the applicant (apostilled from the Foreign Office) is required.
- University Degree and CV of the applicant is required.
- Certificate of Labour from the Ministry of Labour of the Dominican Republic, containing the Resolution No. 135 is required. This document must be supplied by the Dominican company the applicant is visiting.
- Certificate of good conduct (apostilled from the Foreign Office) must be provided.
- Letter of Guarantee from the Dominican company, legalized by the Attorney General (Procuraduría) is required.
- Applicants are required to provide a letter from the doctor stating that they are in good health.
- Most recent bank statement of the bank account of the person funding the journey is required.
Where to apply
Dominican Republic embassy & visa application centers in India.
New Delhi
AddressDominican Republic Embassy in New Delhi, India --- B-4/1, Vasant Vihar New Delhi - 110057 India
Phone(+91) 11-4608 8400
Email[email protected]
Websitewww.drembassyindia.com
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Frequently asked questions
What currency can I use in Dominican Republic
The official currency of Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso (DOP). Some establishments accept American dollars however.
Do I have to pay departure tax for Dominican Republic
Yes, foreigners have to pay a departure tax of US$20. In most cases, however, it is already included in your airline ticket fare.
How long can I stay on a tourist visa in Dominican Republic
The tourist visa is valid for 30 days and foreigners are not allowed to over-stay.
Is it safe to travel to Dominican republic
Dominican Republic is safe for tourists to travel to. There are low rates of crime in the country.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Dominican Republic visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.