Dominicans visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Dominican Republic for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Dominican Republic for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Dominican Republic e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Dominican Republic visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Dominican Republic tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Dominican Republic.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Dominican Republic.
If you are looking for Dominican Republic visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Dominican Republic nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Dominican Republic in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 6 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Dominican Republic in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 6 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Dominican Republic in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 6 minutes)
Dominican Republic visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Dominican Republic diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Dominican Republic from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 852,552 | N/A |
| 2009 | 819,443 | -3.88% |
| 2010 | 819,443 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 794,612 | -3.03% |
| 2012 | 811,166 | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 684,071 | -15.67% |
| 2014 | 706,394 | 3.26% |
| 2015 | 827,721 | 17.18% |
| 2016 | 768,486 | -7.16% |
| 2017 | 827,721 | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 819,443 | -1.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Dominican Republic & Canada comparison
Dominican Republic's area is approximately 48,320 km2 (18,656 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 188.19 times bigger than Dominican Republic.
As of October 2025, Dominican Republic's population is ~11.4 million people - 28,025,950 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Dominican Republic & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 11,395,729 | 39,421,679 | 28.0 million fewer people live in Dominican Republic than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 13 | 144 | Dominican Republic has 131 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 28 | 129 | Dominican Republic passport holders visit 101 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 469 | Dominicans hosts 416 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Dominican Republic in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Dominican Republic in 2018 was approximately 819,443.
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| Wind | 6.69 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 18:40 PM | |
Useful Information
- Santo Domingo to Ottawa: 5203.51 km (3233.31 mi)
- Travel time: 10 hours 50 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025