How to get a Dominican Republic visa from Tunisia

• A tourist visa is for foreigners who wish to visit the Dominican Republic for tourism and relaxation purposes.
• The tourist visa is also for persons who wish to visit friends and family living in the Dominican Republic.
• Applicants of this visa are not allowed to take up paid employment in the country.
• Applicants are also not allowed to receive formal education while in Tunisia.
• Applicants are required to submit a valid proof of accommodation such as hotel bookings or the home address of the host/ and their contact number.
  
• An invitation letter from your host in Tunisia is needed if you are visiting a friend or family.
• Valid documentation showing your status in Tunisia is to be provided.
• Retirees are to submit evidence of their retirement funds.
• Your travel itinerary detailing dates of travel and the destinations you intend to visit the Dominican Republic is required also.
• You might be required to show proof of address in Tunisia by providing a utility bill such as electricity, water, or waste bills.
• Applicants are advised to exit the country before the visa expires and present documents that show that the applicant has the intention to do so.
• If you overstay your visa without an extension, you will be fined during your departure. Fine varies by length of overstay and can be up to $500.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide bank statements as proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning or partake in business activity in the Dominican Republic.

• The business visa is issued to foreigners traveling to the Dominican Republic for business purposes such as attending business meetings and conferences, negotiating contracts and getting involved in trade fairs.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
• Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
• The applicant must provide an invitation letter from the host company in the Dominican Republic.
• This letter should be on the company's letterhead and have every detail about the trip to the Dominican Republic.
• If the host company is going to be financially responsible for the applicant in the Dominican Republic, it should be clearly stated in the letter of invitation.
• A letter from the applicant's employer in Tunisia stating that the applicant is of good moral and is aware of the business leave.
• The letter should confirm the duration and purpose of your trip as well as your job position and salary earned.
• You are to provide an incentive that says that you will be returning to Tunisia at the expiration of your visa.
• If there have been previous trade relations between the company in Tunisia and the one in the Dominican Republic, proof of this is to be also stated.
• You are not to change employment without notifying the authorities.
• You are also to provide valid proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in the Dominican Republic.
• Current bank statements and certificates of Income-tax of the company both in Tunisia and the Dominican Republic are to be submitted.

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.

The official language spoken in the Dominican Republic is Spanish. However, other dialects are spoken across the country. The local dialect of the Dominican Republic is called Dominican Spanish and has some African influences.

The official currency of the country is the Dominican Peso (DOP). However, because Punta Cana is a hot spot for international tourism, most shops, hotels, excursion companies and restaurants accept US dollars and Euros.

No, it is not safe to drink the tap water in the Dominica Republic, as it is not purified. Always drink bottled water, available in abundance at your resort or in the neighbourhood stores and supermarkets.