Dominicans visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Dominican Republic for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Dominican Republic for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Dominican Republic e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Dominican Republic visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Dominican Republic tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Dominican Republic nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Dominican Republic in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 52 minutes)
- Boston: The Honorary Consulate of Dominican Republic in Boston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 22 minutes)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Dominican Republic in Miami, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 22 minutes)
- New Orleans: The Consulate General of Dominican Republic in New Orleans, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 22 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Dominican Republic in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 22 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Dominican Republic in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 52 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Dominican Republic in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 22 minutes)
Dominican Republic visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Dominican Republic diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Dominican Republic from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,115,442 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,991,004 | -5.88% |
| 2010 | 2,136,181 | 7.29% |
| 2011 | 2,136,181 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 2,156,921 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 1,587,404 | -26.40% |
| 2014 | 1,784,486 | 12.42% |
| 2015 | 2,001,909 | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 2,085,186 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 2,073,963 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 1,991,004 | -4.00% |
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 & United States comparison
Dominican Republic's area is approximately 48,320 km2 (18,656 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 189.31 times bigger than Dominican Republic.
As of December 2025, Dominican Republic's population is ~11.4 million people - 329,371,500 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Dominican Republic & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Dominican Republic | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 11,395,729 | 340,767,229 | 329.4 million fewer people live in Dominican Republic than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 13 | 273 | Dominican Republic has 260 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 28 | 134 | Dominican Republic passport holders visit 106 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 1147 | Dominicans hosts 1094 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Dominican Republic in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Dominican Republic in 2018 was approximately 1,991,004.
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Useful Information
- Santo Domingo to Washington D.C.: 2131.07 km (1324.18 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 26 minutes
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