Sao Tome and Principe passport → Dominican Republic

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Visa required in advance

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Dominican Republic at a glance

Capital: Santo Domingo
Currency: Dominican peso (DOP)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +1
Region: Caribbean

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Dominican Republic for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Caribbean for Sao Tomean passport holders

BahamasVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Saint LuciaVisa on arrival42 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
CubaeVisa90 days
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in the Dominican Republic?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sao Tomean citizens get a visa on arrival in the Dominican Republic?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.