Dominican Republic - Student - Regular Service: Visa Requirements
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1Required Documents
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Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records) -
Completed Dominican Republic Visa Application
Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Dominican Republic visa application form.
PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.
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One Passport-style Photograph
You must provide 1 passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.
US Passport Photo Requirements:
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
- Be sized correctly
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper
- You cannot wear glasses.
- If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.
- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
- Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.
- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
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Itinerary
Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Dominican Republic and exiting Dominican Republic. Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Dominican Republic and back. Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.
- Hotel Reservations
- Proof of Financial Ability
- Letter Requesting Visa
- Minor Requirements
- Criminal Record Certificate
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Medical Certificate
Please provide a medical certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall health of the applicant, indicating if he or she suffers from any contagious disease. It must be issued by the health authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation must be apostilled.
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Proof of Admission to an Educational Institute
Please provide proof of admission to an educational institution or from the institution financially supporting the student, in the event that the studies are funded by an institution in their country of origin or a scholarship. This document must specify the amount of financial support or scholarship, and its duration. In both cases, this record must be written on official letterhead and certified by the institution.
2Consular and Service Fees
# | Detail | Fee |
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1 | Consulate Fee | $120 |
2 | Service Fee | $89 |
3Ship Documents
1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.
2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
8400 EAST CRESCENT PARKWAY,
Suite 600
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111
The expected processing time for this visa application is 15 business days.
Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.
1Gather Documentation for a Dominican Republic Visa
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1. Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)
1. Completed Dominican Republic Visa Application
Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Dominican Republic visa application form.
PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.
1. One Passport-style Photograph
You must provide 1 passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.
US Passport Photo Requirements:
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
- Be sized correctly
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper
- You cannot wear glasses.
- If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.
- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
- Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.
- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
1. Itinerary
Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Dominican Republic and exiting Dominican Republic. Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Dominican Republic and back. Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.
1. Hotel Reservations
You must provide a copy of your hotel reservations confirming your stay while in Dominican Republic.
1. Proof of Financial Ability
Please provide 3 most recent bank statements or proof of sufficient funds to be used during your travels. Applicant's name should appear on statements.
1. Letter Requesting Visa
A letter will need to be drafted to the consulate requesting a visa and explaining the reason for visa issuance.
1. Minor Requirements
A letter granting permission to travel from the parents or guardian when the applicant is not traveling with the mother or the father. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and the both the original and the translation must be apostilled.
1. Criminal Record Certificate
Certificate issued by the appropriate authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of filing an application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and the both the original and the translation must be apostilled.
1. Medical Certificate
Please provide a medical certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall health of the applicant, indicating if he or she suffers from any contagious disease. It must be issued by the health authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation must be apostilled.
1. Proof of Admission to an Educational Institute
Please provide proof of admission to an educational institution or from the institution financially supporting the student, in the event that the studies are funded by an institution in their country of origin or a scholarship. This document must specify the amount of financial support or scholarship, and its duration. In both cases, this record must be written on official letterhead and certified by the institution.
2Consular and Service Fees
2.1 Consular and Service Fees
Dominican Republic visa fees are as below :
# | Detail | Fee |
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1 | Consulate Fee | $120 |
2 | Service Fee | $89 |
3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com
3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope
Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Dominican Republic Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).
3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us
Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application.
Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
8400 EAST CRESCENT PARKWAY,
Suite 600
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111