🇩🇴 Dominican Republic visa requirements for Japanese citizens
No visa needed — Japanese citizens can enter Dominican Republic visa-free.
Entry rules for Japan passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Japan can travel to Dominican Republic for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Dominican Republic immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Japanese passport ranks #12 worldwide, opening 164 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (117 visa-free, 38 with a visa on arrival and 9 with an eTA). Dominican Republic is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Dominican citizens traveling to Japan face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).
Across Caribbean as a whole, 12 of 13 destinations are open to Japanese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Dominican Republic
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Region
- Caribbean
- Currency
- Dominican peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
No visa needed — Japanese citizens can enter Dominican Republic visa-free.
What currency is used in Dominican Republic?
The currency in Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso ($). The capital city is Santo Domingo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free for Japanese citizens traveling to Dominican Republic. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Dominican Republic embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.