Tourist visa (TS): Filipino citizen in United States → Dominican Republic
Filipino citizens living in the United States still need a visa for the Dominican Republic — apply for the Tourist visa (TS: 60 days, one entry, US$100) at the Dominican embassy or consulate in the US whose jurisdiction covers your state of residence; decisions take 10 to 20 working days.
The Dominican Republic's consular visa for tourist visits — TS: 60 days with one entry (US$100); the Turismo Múltiple (TM) variant allows two entries within 60 days (US$150). Applied for at a Dominican embassy or consulate; the tourist visa can be used for tourism only.
- Validity
- Tourist visa (TS): 60 days with one entry — the Turismo Múltiple (TM) allows two entries within 60 days
- Entries
- Single entry (TS); two entries with the TM variant
- Max stay per visit
- Up to 60 days
When to start
Start 20–40 days before your travel date.
The official MIREX list of countries and visa conditions places Philippines among the nationalities that require a visa to enter the Dominican Republic — for a holiday you must obtain the Tourist visa before travelling.
Regardless of nationality, holders of permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry visa of the United States, the EU (Schengen), Canada or the UK can enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for tourism with just a valid passport. If that is you, skip the consular application and simply complete the free e-ticket before flying.
Collect the official requirements for the Tourist visa — TS is issued for 60 days with one entry (the Turismo Múltiple variant gives two entries): the visa application form, one 2×2-inch photo on a white background, your original passport valid at least six more months, proof of economic solvency, and the conditional extras that apply to you (residence card, parental authorization for minors, civil certificates).
Contact the Dominican Embassy or Consulate nearest your place of residence (or designated as your jurisdiction) and submit the completed visa application form with your documents — applications are received in person or by e-mail.
Pay the consular fee when you lodge the application: US$100.00 for the single-entry Tourist visa (TS); the two-entry Turismo Múltiple (TM) costs US$150.00.
Visa applications are authorized centrally by the Dominican Foreign Ministry (MIREX) — the official response time is 10 to 20 working days, so apply well before your trip.
With the visa in your passport, complete the Dominican Republic's free digital e-ticket (eticket.migracion.gob.do) before departure — it is mandatory for all passengers entering or leaving the country and generates the QR code you show on arrival.
What you'll need
- Visa application form — The official MIREX visa application form (available in Spanish and English on the services portal), completed and signed. ✓ verified
- One photo, 2×2 inches — One (1) front-facing 2″×2″ photograph on a white background. ✓ verified
- Original passport (6+ months validity) — Your original passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months. ✓ verified
- Proof of economic solvency — Documents showing you can fund the trip — an employment letter and a bank certification with the movements of the last three (3) months. ✓ verified
- Previous Dominican and other visas — Dominican visas and/or visas of other countries, current or expired (copies of the visa pages). ✓ verified
- Residence card (if you live outside your country of nationality) — A legible photocopy of your residence card, with valid immigration status. ✓ verified· You are applying from a country where you hold residence rather than nationality
- Parental authorization (minors) — Authorization from the parents or legal guardian when the applicant is a minor and the person applying is not the father or mother. ✓ verified· The applicant is under 18
- Birth / marriage certificates (if applicable) — Birth certificate(s) of your children and/or your marriage certificate, where applicable. ✓ verified· You are married or travelling with children
Where you'll apply
Apply at the Dominican Embassy or Consulate in the United States whose jurisdiction covers your US state of residence — applications are received in person or by e-mail and authorized centrally by the Foreign Ministry (MIREX). The Dominican Republic maintains consulates across the United States (e.g. Washington DC, New York, Miami, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles); apply at the one serving your state.
Fees
| Tourist visa simple (TS) | USD 100 |
| Tourist visa multiple (TM) | USD 150 |
Gotchas to watch
- The tourist visa can be used for tourism only — business trips need a Business visa (NS/NM) even for visa-exempt nationalities.
- Applications are authorized centrally by the Foreign Ministry in Santo Domingo, which is why the official response time is 10 to 20 working days — don't book non-refundable travel around a faster assumption.
- If there is no Dominican consulate in your country, you must apply at the Dominican consulate in the nearest country.
- Holders of permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry US, EU (Schengen), Canada or UK visa can enter visa-free for tourism instead (Decree 691-07) — check this before paying for a consular visa.
- Everyone entering or leaving the Dominican Republic must also complete the free digital e-ticket (eticket.migracion.gob.do) — it is free of charge; use only the official portal.
- Since 28 April 2023 all foreign passengers must show an entry AND exit (onward/return) ticket.
