Cabo Verde passport → Dominican Republic

Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Visa required in advance

Cape Verdian passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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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

Cabo VerdeVisa required
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 Cape Verdian passport holders

BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Saint LuciaVisa on arrival42 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
CubaeVisa90 days

Common questions

Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Cape Verdian passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Cape Verdian citizens stay in the Dominican Republic?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

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

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Cape Verdian citizens visit without a visa?

63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cabo Verde passport ranks #66 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.