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Do Dominican Republic citizens need a visa for Belgium?

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Dominican Republic citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Dominican Republic vs Belgium: passport comparison

Dominican Republic

31

visa-free countries

Global rank: #124 · mobility 90.6

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3
30

countries both Dominican Republic and Belgium can enter visa-free together

Dominican Republic + Belgium: passport compatibility

43%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Dominican Republic and Belgium travel together — by entry type:

30 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
112 access differs

Where Dominican Republic and Belgium can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (30)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 60 days #43
Colombia 90 days #74
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Guyana 30 days #106
Honduras 60 days #78
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Japan 90 days #24
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Morocco 60 days #121
Palestine 90 days #193
Paraguay 60 days #64
Peru 60 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Taiwan 30 days #79
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Tunisia 7 days #131
Uzbekistan 30 days #142

Only Dominican Republic is visa-free (1)

Where to apply: Belgium has no mission in Dominican Republic

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Jamaica 756 km
Applications accepted in: Kingston
2
Cuba 853 km
Applications accepted in: Havana
3
Panama 1,612 km
Applications accepted in: Panama City

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Dominican Republic → Belgium

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

26,0%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Dominican Republic
+11,5 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
52,063applications filed
37,385visas issued
13,525refusals
#41strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Dominican Republic — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

Belgium: good to know

Brussels

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+32

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Dominican Republic goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Belgium

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Dominican Republic citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Dominican Republic citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Dominican Republic or Belgium?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 31. Global rank: Dominican Republic #124, Belgium #6.
Where can Dominican Republic and Belgium citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 30 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Belgium?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Dominican Republic and Belgium?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Dominican Republic passport ranking

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