Business & investor visas
Dominican Business Visa (NS / NM)
A consular visa for business travel — meetings, negotiations and commercial activity — issued single-entry (NS) or multiple-entry (NM).
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Validity periods and the US$150/US$200 fees are from MIREX summaries; verify with MIREX.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Dominican Republic government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa de Negocios Simple (NS) / Visa de Negocio Múltiple (NM)
- Route type
- Business visitor visa (consular)
- Validity / stay
- NS 60 days single entry; NM 1 year multiple entries
- Confirm with MIREX
- Cost
- NS US$150 / NM US$200
- Verify on MIREX consular rates page
- Number of entries
- NS one entry; NM multiple entries
- Processing time
- 10–20 business days
- Stated on the MIREX visas portal
- Where to apply
- Dominican embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over your residence
Who it is for
- Business travellers attending meetings, negotiations and commercial activities
- Frequent business visitors who need multiple entries (NM)
How to apply
- Apply at a Dominican consulate with jurisdiction over your residence
- Provide documents evidencing the business purpose
- Pay the NS or NM consular fee
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Criminal-background certificate from a federal authority, legalised/apostilled
- Employment certification confirming your role with your company
- A letter of application on company letterhead setting out the business purpose
- A notarised letter of guarantee and supporting financial documentation
Documents you may need
- Valid passport (six months+)
- Criminal-background certificate (federal authority, legalised/apostilled)
- Company employment certification
- Letter on company letterhead stating the business purpose of the trip
- Notarised letter of guarantee
- Financial documentation
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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