Sri Lanka passport → Dominican Republic
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Sri Lankan 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. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
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.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Sri Lankan passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
- Canada visa or PR
- Ireland visa or residence
Valid visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, Canada, Ireland, the UK or the US.
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Dominican Republic at a glance
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Currency
- Dominican peso (DOP)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Caribbean
Dominican Republic for other passports
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 Sri Lankan passport holders
BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free180 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free90 days
Saint Kitts and NeviseTA90 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
Common questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens stay in the Dominican Republic?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in the Dominican Republic?
Not under the standard rules.
Is the Dominican Republic easier for Sri Lankan citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Canada, Ireland, Sri Lankan citizens get visa free. Valid visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, Canada, Ireland, the UK or the US.
How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 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.