Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
The official link goes to consultas.mirex.gob.do. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Dominican Republic entry rules for Vietnamese citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Consular visa, or tourist card only if holding US/Canada/UK/Schengen permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry visa |
| Fee | USD 10 tourist card under the waiver; consular visa fee not confirmed |
| Stay | As granted |
| When to apply | Apply well ahead at a Dominican consulate |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Vietnamese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Dominican Republic entry requirements.
The details for a Vietnamese passport.
Visa required: the Consular Section of the Dominican Embassy in Hanoi (undated requirements sheet, uploaded Aug 2023) issues tourist visas to Vietnamese citizens. It asks for a passport valid 6+ months, a signed form, a photo, a flight and hotel booking, a cover letter with a Spanish translation, bank letter and 3 months of statements, and an apostilled criminal record. It confirms that holders of valid multiple-entry US, Canada, UK or Schengen visas can get a tourist card on arrival instead. WAIVER (official, MIREX citing Decreto 691-07): holders of permanent residence in, or a valid multiple-entry visa from, the US, Canada, the UK or the EU Schengen area may enter for tourism with just a valid passport and a tourist card (USD 10). The MIREX page states no nationality exclusions, but confirm with your airline. Stay 30 days, extendable as for other visitors. Otherwise a consular tourist visa is needed.
How long it must be valid.
Standard rule: valid for at least 6 months from arrival (US State Dept, travel.gc.ca). Temporary exemption until 31 Dec 2026: Canadian and British passport holders visiting for tourism may enter with a passport valid for the length of the stay; other purposes still need 6 months. The State Dept page (Aug 2025) mentions no exemption for US citizens. Cruise passengers who come ashore without 6 months' validity pay an escort fee of about USD 125 a day.
Recent changes in Dominican Republic.
- 2025-12-05 — Passport-validity exemption for British passport holders visiting for tourism (valid for the stay instead of 6 months) confirmed until 31 Dec 2026. travel.gc.ca gives the same exemption for Canadians.
The short answers.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
Yes. Vietnamese citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to the Dominican Republic.
How much does it cost for Vietnamese citizens?
USD 10 tourist card under the waiver; consular visa fee not confirmed. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Dominican Republic?
As granted. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Vietnamese citizens apply?
Apply well ahead at a Dominican consulate.
Where do Vietnamese citizens apply?
On the official site, consultas.mirex.gob.do. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Dominican Republic visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.