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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴?

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

You need a travel adapter: the Dominican Republic uses plug types A, B, the United Arab Emirates uses C, G. Mains voltage differs (the Dominican Republic: 110 V; the United Arab Emirates: 220 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 →

The other way round

🇩🇴 Dominican passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Dominican passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Emirati passport at a glance

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