Embassy
Embassy of the Dominican Republic in South Africa
252 Berea Street
Dominican Republic visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
DOM
Dominican Republic
No visa needed
A qualifying foreign visa lets tourists enter without a Dominican visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- US$10
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in the Dominican Republic.
Ways into Dominican Republic
Some tourists need a visa before travel. Others can enter without one.
Visa not requiredForeign visa tourist exemptionA qualifying foreign visa lets tourists enter without a Dominican visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$10
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your foreign visa allows repeated entry.
- Check it is still valid.
- Carry your passport and foreign visa.
- Complete the free E-Ticket for commercial flights.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid foreign multiple-entry visa
- Return ticket
- Destination address
- Proof of enough money
- Hotel booking
- This route is for tourism only.
Visa not requiredPermanent residence tourist exemptionQualifying permanent residence lets tourists enter without a Dominican visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$10
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your permanent residence document is valid.
- Carry it with your passport.
- Complete the free E-Ticket for commercial flights.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid permanent residence document
- Return ticket
- Destination address
- Proof of enough money
- Hotel booking
- This route is for tourism only.
- Do not assume temporary residence qualifies.
Visa requiredSingle-entry tourist visaThis visa covers one visit for tourism, cultural trips, congresses or conventions.
- Valid for
- 60 days
- Fee
- Central tariff: 100 USD; local fees vary
- Processing
- 10–20 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Contact the Dominican consulate serving where you live.
- Ask for its document list and photo rules.
- Complete the form and prepare your papers.
- Submit your application and pay the fee.
- Collect your passport if approved.
Documents required
- Visa form and application letter
- Passport
- Photo
- Residence card, if needed
- Work proof and bank statements
- Hotel booking or host invitation
- Return flight booking
- Notarised, officially certified guarantee letter
- Interview
- Processing counts working days.
- Paid work is not allowed; visa validity does not set your allowed stay.
Visa requiredTwo-entry tourist visaThis tourist visa allows 2 entries under the central checklist.
- Valid for
- 60 days
- Fee
- Central tariff: 150 USD; local fees vary
- Processing
- 10–20 days
- Entries
- Double
How to apply
- Ask your Dominican consulate for the TM tourist visa.
- Get its document list and photo rules.
- Prepare and submit your application.
- Pay the fee and collect your passport if approved.
Documents required
- Visa form
- Passport and photo
- Residence card, if needed
- Proof of money
- Stay and return travel bookings
- Application and guarantee letters
- Previous visas
- Family papers, if needed
- Hotel booking
- Interview
- Processing counts working days; paid work is not allowed.
- Check the entry count printed on your visa; validity does not set your stay.
Sources (28)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Foreign ministry: Visa types, exemptions and requirements
- Foreign ministry: Central consular tariff
- Foreign ministry: Entry requirement checker
- Foreign ministry: Mongolia ordinary-passport result
- General Directorate of Immigration: E-Ticket service
- Official E-Ticket portal
- Immigration: Passport-validity exception through December 2026
- Immigration: Cuban transit exemption resolution
- Tourism ministry: Entry requirements
- Tax authority: Tourist-card rules and charges
- Government service portal: Tourist visas
- Government service portal: Immigration study permit
- Dominican embassy in the United States: Entry questions
- Dominican consulate in New York: Visas
- Dominican embassy in the United Kingdom: Visa information
- London embassy: Tourist visa checklist
- London embassy: Business visa checklist
- London embassy: Employment visa checklist
- London embassy: Student visa checklist
- London embassy: Dependent visa checklist
- London embassy: Family residence checklist
- London embassy: Retirement residence checklist
- London embassy: Independent-income residence checklist
- London embassy: Investor residence checklist
- London embassy: Diplomatic, official and courtesy checklist
- Dominican embassy in India: Visa information; some checklist text refers to Schengen travel and was not used as Dominican document guidance
- Dominican embassy in India: Official consular section
- Dominican consulate in Montreal: Foreign visas, permanent residence and work permits
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs A B CAdapter for some
- MoneyDOP $
- Time−6h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageSpanish
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Dominican Republic trip
- Santo Domingo's old townExplore the oldest European city in the Americas, recognised as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Las Cuevas del PomierThese prehistoric caves contain art linked to Taíno cultural heritage, including the rain deity Boinayel.
- Beaches and national parksThe country has many beaches and national parks, alongside mountain landscapes.
Scams to watch for in Dominican Republic
- Pressure selling and inflated shop pricesFriendly salespeople draw you into a shop. Prices start very high. Sellers may argue or insult you when you bargain, making you feel pressured to buy.
- Persistent beach vendorsVendors repeatedly ask you to look at their goods. Some keep following or pestering you after you refuse, hoping you will stop or buy something.
- Pressure to abandon an Uber for a local taxiTaxi drivers, people in uniforms or even Tourist Police may pressure you to use a local taxi instead of an Uber. They may follow you or cause trouble for your Uber driver.
About Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a state covering the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola in the Caribbean.
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Money
- Dominican peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
South African citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can south african citizens stay in the Dominican Republic?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do dominican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Dominican citizens need a visa for South Africa, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to the Dominican Republic?
Botswana, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia and Seychelles can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Dominican Republic are easier for south african citizens?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Dominican Republic?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in the Dominican Republic?
Dominican peso ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Dominican Republic?
Spanish.
How strong is the South Africa passport?
It ranks #51 and reaches 91 destinations without applying ahead.
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