United Arab Emirates passport → Dominican Republic

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Visa-free entry90 days

Emirati passport holders can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for up to 90 days.

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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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

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 Emirati passport holders

Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free30 days
BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free90 days
CubaVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint LuciaVisa-free60 days

Common questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Emirati passport holders can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in the Dominican Republic?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

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

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?

172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.