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Do Dominican Republic citizens need a visa for Slovakia?

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

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Dominican Republic vs Slovakia: passport comparison

Dominican Republic

31

visa-free countries

Global rank: #124 · mobility 90.6

Slovakia

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #23 · mobility 169.1
29

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

Dominican Republic + Slovakia: passport compatibility

45%

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

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

29 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
109 access differs

Where Dominican Republic and Slovakia 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.

Only Dominican Republic is visa-free (2)

Where to apply: Slovakia 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
Cuba 853 km
Applications accepted in: Havana
2
United States 3,216 km
Applications accepted in: New York, Ny, Washington, Dc
3
Mexico 3,395 km
Applications accepted in: Mexico 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 → Slovakia

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
-0.7 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 26.7%, now 26.0%
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

Slovakia: good to know

Bratislava

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+421

Calling code

Where else Dominican Republic goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Slovakia

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 Slovakia?
Dominican Republic citizens need a visa to enter Slovakia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Dominican Republic or Slovakia?
The Slovakia passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 31. Global rank: Dominican Republic #124, Slovakia #23.
Where can Dominican Republic and Slovakia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 29 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Slovakia?
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 Slovakia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Dominican Republic passport ranking

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