Dominicans visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Dominican Republic for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Dominican Republic for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Dominican Republic e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Dominican Republic visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Dominican Republic tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Dominican Republic nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Dominican Republic in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 23 minutes)
Dominican Republic visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Dominican Republic diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Dominican Republic from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 33,034 | N/A |
| 2009 | 33,134 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 34,238 | 3.33% |
| 2011 | 35,740 | 4.39% |
| 2012 | 37,873 | 5.97% |
| 2013 | 38,927 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 42,674 | 9.63% |
| 2015 | 46,480 | 8.92% |
| 2016 | 49,462 | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 51,360 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 54,523 | 6.16% |
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 & South Africa comparison
Dominican Republic's area is approximately 48,320 km2 (18,656 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 25.11 times bigger than Dominican Republic.
As of November 2025, Dominican Republic's population is ~11.4 million people - 51,708,717 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Dominican Republic & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Dominican Republic | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 11,395,729 | 63,104,446 | 51.7 million fewer people live in Dominican Republic than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 13 | 124 | Dominican Republic has 111 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 28 | 67 | Dominican Republic passport holders visit 39 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 197 | Dominicans hosts 144 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Dominican Republic in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Dominican Republic in 2018 was approximately 54,523.
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- Santo Domingo to Pretoria: 10534.54 km (6545.86 mi)
- Travel time: 21 hours 56 minutes
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