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🇨🇦 Does a Canadian need a visa for the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴?

Visa-free

No. Canadian passport holders can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Canadian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Dominican Republic or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.

The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Dominican Republic at a glance

Capital: Santo Domingo · Currency: Dominican peso (DOP, $) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +1

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Dominican Republic: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 12 June 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Canada (A, B) works with sockets in the Dominican Republic. Mains voltage differs (the Dominican Republic: 110 V; Canada: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering the Dominican Republic →

Your embassy in the Dominican Republic

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Dominican Republic, contact the embassy of Canada:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

The other way round

🇩🇴 Dominican passport holders visiting Canada: Dominican passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada before travelling.

The Canadian passport at a glance

115visa-free
9ETA
30visa on arrival
31e-Visa
13visa required

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Questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Canadian passport holders can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.

Does a Dominican need a visa for Canada?

Dominican passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Canada before travelling.