DESCRIPTION OF STUDENT VISA FOR STUDENTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Student visas are issued for travelers whose purpose is to study in the Dominican Republic and who have already been accepted by a Dominican educational institution. This visa must be renewed each year for as long as the applicant fulfills the conditions required.
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
- Visa Form completed (typed or clear print)
- One (1) frontal picture size 2 x 2 inches, with a white background.
- Original passport valid for at least the duration of the requested visa or longer.
- Acceptance letter from the University or Center of Studies. This submission should specify the level of studies to be performed, the institution selected and the duration of the program.
- Document with proof of scholarship (if applicable) or from the institution financially supporting the student, in the event that the studies are funded by an institution in their country of origin or a scholarship. This document must specify the amount of financial support or scholarship, and its duration. In both cases, this record must be written on official letterhead and certified by the institution.
- Medical Certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall health of the applicant, indicating if he or she suffers from any contagious disease. It must be issued by the health authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section.
- Criminal Record Certificate issued by the appropriate authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section (see translation services). Not required for minors.
- In the case of minors, permission of the parents or guardian when the applicant is not the mother or the father. If the child is not to be accompanied into the country by both parents, it is required that the parent who is not in the Dominican Republic authorizes the other parent to move with the child to the Dominican Republic. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section.
- Legible photocopy of National Identity Document of the country of nationality and legible photocopy of the Residence Card if residing in a second country.
- Documents showing the applicant’s financial solvency (Letter of Bank, Letter of employment, titles of property). If a document is issued in the Dominican Republic, must be certified by a notary public and legalized by the Attorney General’s Office (Procuradoría General de la República).
- Legible photocopy of former Dominican visas or residence card (if renewal).
- Visa application letter from the beneficiary addressed to the Consular Section containing name, nationality, place of residence and occupation.
PROCESSING TIME FOR STUDENTS VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Between 10 and 15 working days depending on date of travel, prior requests and staff availability.
PROCESSING FEE FOR STUDENTS VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Varies depending on Consulate. Please contact our office to inquire regarding Consular fees for visas.
