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Dominican Republic

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
85,846
Top destination, 2023
United States
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
196,585
UK visas issued, 2025
2,330
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
26.7%
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Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaVisa requiredRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 30 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from the Dominican Republic move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. United States67,700
  2. Spain11,578
  3. Italy2,082
  4. Chile1,343
  5. Canada735
  6. Mexico529
  7. France503
  8. Germany489
  9. Switzerland283
  10. Netherlands160
  11. Japan126
  12. Austria86
  13. Belgium72
  14. Luxembourg29
  15. South Korea23

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

43k86k200020032006200920122015201820212023
43k86k2000200420082012201620202023
Data table
200025,633
200127,761
200231,449
200336,767
200444,476
200543,671
200656,258
200750,011
200852,740
200964,291
201066,588
201162,596
201260,998
201358,593
201458,464
201562,964
201673,796
201773,974
201874,998
201968,158
202039,619
202139,896
202257,109
202385,846
Share going to the top destination
78.9%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in the Dominican Republic who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. United States1,483,418
  2. Spain202,074
  3. Italy50,413
  4. Puerto Rico42,387
  5. Chile18,210
  6. Canada15,172
  7. Panama14,815
  8. Switzerland13,870
  9. Venezuela13,260
  10. Curaçao9,322
  11. Argentina8,231
  12. Aruba6,636

Living abroad by year

959k1.92M19901995200020052010201520202024
959k1.92M19902000201020202024
Data table
1990462,285
1995657,381
2000845,469
2005962,450
20101,212,240
20151,454,378
20201,691,232
20241,917,153
Living abroad, 2024
1,917,153
Change since 2000
+126.8%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
77.4%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of the Dominican Republic by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B2183,112
  2. J15,388
  3. F11,240
  4. K11,225
  5. P11,143
  6. C1/D633
  7. A2553
  8. B1464
  9. K2419
  10. I388

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

98k197k201720182019202020212022202320242025
98k197k20172019202120232025
Data table
2017121,599
2018139,813
2019100,123
202061,157
202175,349
202279,887
2023130,728
2024167,064
2025196,585
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. FX8,647
  2. F2B7,475
  3. IR16,300
  4. IR25,763
  5. IR55,639
  6. F2A3,970
  7. F13,090
  8. F41,778
Immigrant visas, FY2025
43,376
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
114
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in the Dominican Republic who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of the Dominican Republic with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

35k70k2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
35k70k201520172019202120232024
Data table
201550,610
201661,160
201758,520
201857,410
201949,910
202030,010
202124,550
202240,150
202368,870
202469,630
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Family-sponsored preferences34,640
  2. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens34,530
  3. Employment-based preferences320
  4. Other classes80
  5. Refugees and asylees60
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Athletes, artists and entertainers (P)4,540
  2. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)2,260
  3. Spouses and children1,160
  4. Other temporary workers970
  5. Specialty occupations (H-1B)910
  6. Intracompany transferees (L-1)830
  7. Seasonal non-agricultural workers (H-2B)530
  8. Seasonal agricultural workers (H-2A)60
Green cards, FY2024 (born in the Dominican Republic)
69,630
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in the Dominican Republic)
39,880
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
567,910
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of the Dominican Republic (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in the Dominican Republic (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Visitor2,056
  2. Other158
  3. Study43
  4. Family40
  5. Work33

Visas issued by year

1,5243,048201020122014201620182020202220242025
1,5243,048201020132016201920222025
Data table
20101,167
20111,175
20121,085
20131,222
20141,411
20151,903
20161,756
20172,264
20182,536
20192,822
2020770
2021940
20222,284
20232,470
20243,048
20252,330
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
65
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of the Dominican Republic, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202520064559076045
202427561054576570
202324080087073040
202212040068089015
20217536055096045
20202022522039060
20195523529565060
20183521530077570
20171518524066065
2016301452356005
2015509018060010
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of the Dominican Republic, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

352005–062008–092011–122014–152016–172018–192020–212022–232024–252025–26
352005–062010–112014–152017–182020–212023–242025–26
Data table
2005–062
2007–082
2008–091
2010–112
2011–122
2012–134
2014–151
2015–161
2016–171
2017–183
2018–194
2019–204
2020–211
2021–221
2022–232
2023–245
2024–252
2025–264
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Core Skills3
  2. Specialist Skills1
Granted, 2025–26
4
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of the Dominican Republic living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

3587162012201420162018202220242025
3587162012201420162018202220242025
Data table
2012396
2013395
2014423
2015477
2016496
2017519
2018559
2019623
2022679
2023689
2024714
2025716
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Permanent Resident225
  2. Long-Term Resident122
  3. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services106
  4. Spouse or Child of Japanese National85
  5. Skilled Labor52
  6. Dependent33
  7. Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident29
  8. Student27
  9. Entertainer23
  10. Designated Activities6
Residents, December 2025
716
In work-related statuses
188
Share in work-related statuses
26.3%
Students
27
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in the Dominican Republic

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in the Dominican Republic, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
Spain29,57821,3666,18520.9%
Italy6,5272,9023,62555.5%
France5,9154,5061,45524.6%
Netherlands4,4752,9001,47132.9%
Germany2,9032,46542614.7%
Switzerland1,8311,33749427.0%

Applications by year

26k53k2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
26k53k200920122015201820212024
Data table
200921,528
201022,344
201128,561
201225,229
201325,777
201428,507
201529,884
201631,367
201739,367
201842,606
201943,803
202011,323
202118,860
202243,996
202352,699
202451,229
Refusal rate, 2024
26.7%
Refusal rate, 2019
23.8%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of the Dominican Republic in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family9,904
  2. Education1,374
  3. Work919
  4. Other reasons639
First permits by country
  1. Spain9,066
  2. Italy1,718
  3. France731
  4. Germany404
  5. Switzerland227
  6. Netherlands155
  7. Czechia102
  8. Poland71
  9. Austria66
  10. Belgium66
  11. Portugal33
  12. Sweden26
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card13
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)60
  3. Researchers7
  4. Other paid activities839
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
66
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
11,686
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
2,487
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
215
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
111,023
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
8,869
Changed status into work, 2025
1,155
Intra-corporate transferee permits, 2025
1
Seasonal work authorisations, 2024
35
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of the Dominican Republic in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark20251752802
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025725
Austria2025695118
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Germany

Citizens of the Dominican Republic living in Germany on 31 December 2025, by residence status in the Central Register of Foreigners (Destatis).

By residence status, 31 Dec 2025
  1. Permanent residence title2,620
  2. Family reasons1,320
  3. EU free movement740
  4. Application for a residence title pending715
  5. Neither tolerated nor permitted395
  6. Special residence rights and national visas265
  7. Employment175
  8. Education and training105
  9. Tolerated stay (Duldung)50
  10. International law, humanitarian or political reasons45
  11. Permission to reside during the asylum procedure5

Residents in Germany (31 Dec)

3,2986,595201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
3,2986,5952014201620182020202220242025
Data table
20146,433
20156,426
20166,490
20176,440
20186,475
20196,490
20206,460
20216,565
20226,580
20236,595
20246,560
20256,440
Residents in Germany, 31 Dec 2025
6,440
With a residence title for employment
175
Permanent residence title
2,620
Source: Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis), Central Register of Foreigners, 31 December 2025 (reproduction permitted with source)Data as at 31 Dec 2025

Italy

New residence permits issued in Italy to citizens of the Dominican Republic, by year and reason, and permits valid on 1 January 2026 (Istat).

New permits by year

1,1702,3392016201720182019202020212022202320242025
1,1702,339201620182020202220242025
Data table
20161,581
20171,995
20182,339
20191,679
2020831
20211,656
20221,631
20232,066
20241,292
20251,724
New permits by reason, 2025
  1. Family1,472
  2. Work77
  3. Study65
  4. Asylum and protection64
  5. Other reasons46
New permits, 2025
1,724
Valid permits, 1 Jan 2026
29,380
EU long-term residents, 1 Jan 2026
16,182
Source: Istat, residence permits of non-EU citizens: permits issued in the year and valid permits on 1 January (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in the Dominican Republic

Countries with an embassy or consulate in the Dominican Republic, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Argentina1——
Australia——1
Brazil1——
Canada1——
Chile1——
China1——
Colombia1——
Costa Rica1——
Ecuador1——
El Salvador1——
France1——
Germany1——
Haiti1——
India1——
Israel1——
Italy1——
Jamaica1——
Japan1——
Mexico1——
Morocco1——
Netherlands1——
Panama1——
Paraguay1——
Peru1——
South Korea1——
Spain1——
Switzerland1——
Türkiye1——
United Kingdom1——
Uruguay1——
Countries
30
Missions
30
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by the Dominican Republic, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

6,20612k2000200320062009201220152018202120242025
6,20612k200020052010201520202025
Data table
20001,839
20011,982
20022,194
20032,325
20042,501
20052,719
20063,054
20073,397
20083,606
20093,415
20103,887
20114,241
20124,262
20134,486
20144,810
20155,196
20165,508
20176,178
20186,818
20197,421
20208,332
202110,743
202210,278
202310,619
202411,350
202512,411
Remittances received, 2025
US$12,411 million
Share of GDP, 2025
9.7%
Average cost of sending US$200 to the Dominican Republic, 2023
2.5%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from the Dominican Republic

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Dominican Republic → United States
  • Dominican Republic → Spain
  • Dominican Republic → Italy
  • Dominican Republic → Chile
  • Dominican Republic → France
  • Dominican Republic → Canada
  • Dominican Republic → United Kingdom
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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