Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address and fax number
of the Consulate-General of the Dominican Republic
Bangkok Thailand?
431 Praditmanutham Rd. Wangthonglang Wangthonglang Bangkok
Thailand 10310
Tel.66-2-9335686, 66-2-9336336
Fax.66-2-9335685
Email.
contact@dominicanconsulate.org
What is the
Consulate-General’s name?
Honorary Consulate-General Termying Chiangpradit
Is a passport required to
enter the Dominican Republic?
Yes. However
there are some countries exempted from this requirement. For a list
of these countries please contact a Dominican Consulate.
Does an Thai citizen
require a passport or a visa to enter the Dominican Republic?
Yes.
Thai citizens would need to present both passport and visa at
the port of entry.
Does an American citizen
require a passport to enter the Dominican Republic?
No. However
American citizens would need to present at the port of entry legal
documentation that certifies his/her nationality, such as a birth
certificate, voter registration or an affidavit by a public notary.
Is a Visa required for an
American Citizen to enter the Dominican Republic?
No. The only
entry requirement for passport holders will be to purchase a tourist
card, at the Dominican Consulate or at your arrival at the airport
in the Dominican Republic.
Does a Green Card holder need
a Visa to enter the Dominican Republic?
No. Any
American resident, no matter their country of origin, can travel to
the Dominican Republic with their valid passport, green card and
purchasing a tourist card.
Is a Visa required for non
U.S. citizens?
There are
many countries waved of Visa requirements for its citizens to enter
the Dominican Republic. This list is updated on a regular basis.
Please contact the nearest Dominican Republic’s Consulate to supply
you with this list of countries.
How can I obtain a Visa for
the Dominican Republic?
You can
apply at the closest Dominican consulate. There is a form to fill
out and two 2" photos are required.
Where is the closest Consular
Office located?
You can
easily access a list of Consulates in the United States just by
clicking on the Consular Information -
Consulates
of this Web page.
How can I have a document
legalized by a Dominican Consulate?
Send or mail
the document, with return envelope included, to the Dominican
Embassy or to the closest Dominican consulate. Legalization can be
provided in either Spanish or English.
For information:
On consular affairs please
call
66-2-9335686, 66-2-9336336
Is it possible for an alien
couple to get married in the Dominican Republic and what do you
need?
Yes.
Actually, many people prefer to get married in the Dominican
Republic. You will need a passport, birth certificate, certification
or proof that the person is single, signed by a public notary and
also legalized by the Dominican Consulate closest to you. For
divorce inquires, the Embassy can provide a list of Law firms in the
Dominican Republic that can assist you and a brief description of
the legislation.
What is the foreign exchange
rate in the Dominican Republic?
The foreign
exchange rate in the Dominican Republic is determined by market
forces and floats freely. The Central Bank’s home page located at
http://www.bancentral.gov.do/tasa_cambio.html daily updates
statistical information about the foreign exchange rate with
relation to the U.S. dollar.
Which are the holidays of the
Dominican Republic?
For a list
of the Dominican and American holidays please refer to the Embassy
Section – Holidays
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