United States passport to Dominican Republic
Visa-free · 30 days for United States passport holders.
United StatesDominican RepublicShort stayVisa-free · 30 days
United States passport holders can enter Dominican Republic without a visa and stay up to 30 days.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Dominican Republic — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Dominican Republic's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Up to 30 days
- Dominican Republic passports in United States
- Visa required
- Getting in
- No application. Dominican Republic's border officers decide how long you get, up to 30 days, and can ask for an onward ticket and proof you can support yourself, so carry both.
Long stay
Staying in Dominican Republic longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 7 routes researched:
- Retirement
- Investment ×2
- Work / sponsored
- Freelance / self-employed
- Family
- Student
What changes
United States and Dominican Republic side by side
| United States | Dominican Republic | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Washington D.C. | Santo Domingo |
| Languages | English | Spanish |
| Currency | US Dollar | Dominican Peso |
| GDP per person (2025) | $90,027 | $11,059 |
| Population | 341.8M | 11.5M |
GDP and population: World Bank.