Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a Dominican Republic Business visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find Dominican Republic Business visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of Dominican Republic Business visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact www.travelandvisaguide.com Visa Executives.

 

Following is the list of documents required for Dominican Republic Business visa for Indians.

• Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

• It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
• It must be original and genuine.
• It must have minimun two blank pages for the visa stamp.
• It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

 

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

• Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

• If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
• It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

 

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

• Photo

The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

• It must cover face 80% of the frame.
• It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35×45 mm (length – 45mm, breadth – 35mm).
• Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
• It must be clicked on an all white background.
• It must have a matte finish.
• It must be a recent photograph.
• The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
• Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
• The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
• The ears must be visible clearly.
• It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
• It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

 

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

• Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveler who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

• The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
• It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

 

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

• Itinerary

Itinerary is a travel document that contains the details of travel schedule of the one who is going on the trip.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

• It must be detailed and should contain the day wise program thoroughly and must specify your travel plan.
• It must mention the day to day schedule and plans and program while in the country.

 

The itinerary must have proper and detailed information of the traveler’s routine. Even if a single detail is missed out, it could affect the visa interview. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

• Police Clearance Certificate Pcc

PCC or Police Clearance Certificate is a document issued by the court or the regional Police Department stating that the applicant does not have any criminal background and can be granted the visa and permit to enter the country.

It should be submitted as per the following

• It must be translated in Spanish.
• It must not be older than one year.
• It must be original and have an attestation or apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• It must be original and should be issued from the local police station.

 

Without an attested copy of a PCC, one cannot be granted any kind of long term visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

• Covering Letter From Company

A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

• It must be translated into Spanish.
• It must also mention the details of the traveler’s stay in the country.
• It must contain the traveler’s as well as the company’s information and should be issued on the company’s letterhead along with official seal and signature.

 

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

• Bank Statement

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

• It must be obtained with a letter from the bank stating the date of account opening, annual average maintained balance, date of last deposit and other relevant details which also must be translated into Spanish.
• It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
• It must be of your saving bank account for last 6 months.
• It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
• It must be printed on an A4-size paper.
• It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
• It must be original and should have the bank’s stamp and signature on every page.

 

If the Bank Statement doesn’t show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

• Hotel Voucher

A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.

It should be submitted as per the following

• It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

 

If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

• Invitation Letter From Company

An invitation letter from company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.

The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

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• It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
• It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
• It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

 

An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.

 

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For detailed information, Please go through Dominican Republic Business Visa – Definitive Guide

Eligibility for getting Dominican Republic Business Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

1. Be a genuine traveler-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
2. Eligible to bear all expenses –You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
3. Reasons to return –You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
4. Be of good character –You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
5. Be in good health –You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.
6. Genuine Purpose
   • You must possess a valid invitation from a genuine company located in the country with whom you are/will be doing business.

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It’s recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .

Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.