Visiting the Dominican Republic: Burundian citizen → Dominican Republic
You need a visa — apply through a Dominican embassy or consulate
Burundi passport holders are on the Dominican Republic's official visa-required list: apply for a Tourist visa — TS (60 days, one entry, US$100) or TM (60 days, two entries, US$150) — at the Dominican embassy or consulate serving your place of residence; decisions take 10 to 20 working days.
The bottom line
- 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 visa-free for tourism with just a valid passport (Decree 691-07).
- The tourist visa can be used for tourism only — business travellers apply for a Business visa (NS/NM) instead. Applications are received in person or by e-mail and authorized centrally by the Foreign Ministry (MIREX).
- Every traveller — any nationality, entering or leaving — must complete the free digital e-ticket (eticket.migracion.gob.do) and show its QR code; it replaces the old paper migration, customs and health forms. It is free: use only the official portal.
- Since 28 April 2023 all foreign passengers must show an entry AND exit (onward/return) ticket.
No step-by-step guide for this exact situation yet. The summary above is our rule-based guidance — deliberately conservative, and grounded in the official policy, but not a full source-checked document-and-timeline plan like our verified guides.
For the exact documents, fees and processing time, confirm on the official source →
Where you'll apply
Apply at the Dominican Embassy or Consulate nearest your place of residence (or designated as your jurisdiction). If there is no Dominican consulate in your country, apply at the consulate in the nearest country.
Confirm exactly what you need for your passport on the official MIREX page →