Dominican Republic Embassy in Berlin

Embassy of Dominican Republic in Berlin, Germany

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Overview

The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the Federal Republic of Germany serves as the primary diplomatic mission representing the Dominican Republic in Germany. Located in Berlin's Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district on Knesebeckstraße near the historic Kurfürstendamm avenue, the embassy occupies a central location in western Berlin. The Dominican Republic maintains important bilateral relations with Germany focused on trade, tourism, development cooperation, and cultural exchange. Germany is a significant source of tourists to the Dominican Republic and an important trading partner in Europe. The embassy manages consular services, visa processing, trade promotion, and cultural diplomacy. The consular section operates with appointment-based services for efficiency, and the embassy maintains separate email channels for consular inquiries (infoembalemania@mirex.gob.do) and diplomatic matters (embalemania@mirex.gob.do).
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Visa Services

The embassy processes visa applications for German citizens and legal residents planning to visit or relocate to the Dominican Republic. While many nationalities including German citizens can enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for tourism stays up to 30 days (tourist card purchased upon arrival), the embassy provides visa information and processes applications for extended stays, work permits, residency, and special purposes. Visa categories handled include tourist visas for leisure travel exceeding standard tourist card duration, business visas for commercial activities and professional meetings, work visas for employment in the Dominican Republic, student visas for academic programs, residency applications for those planning to live in the Dominican Republic, and family reunification visas. Visa applications typically require completed application form, valid passport with minimum 6 months validity and blank visa pages, recent passport photographs, confirmed travel arrangements, proof of financial means, accommodation confirmation, and purpose-specific documentation (work contract, university admission letter, etc.). Processing times vary by visa type. Contact the embassy at infoembalemania@mirex.gob.do to confirm current visa requirements and application procedures for your nationality and travel purpose.
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Consular Services

The embassy provides comprehensive consular services to Dominican citizens residing in or visiting Germany. Services include passport renewals and new passport issuance, national identity card (cédula) processing, birth registration for children born in Germany to Dominican parents, civil status registration including marriages and deaths, document legalization and apostille services for documents intended for use in the Dominican Republic, notarial services including affidavits and powers of attorney, consular registration for Dominican nationals living in Germany, and emergency consular assistance for Dominican citizens in distress. The Dominican diaspora in Germany numbers in the thousands, with significant communities in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and other major cities, including students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and families. German citizens can obtain document authentication services for papers intended for use in the Dominican Republic and travel information for visiting the Caribbean nation. Consular services operate by appointment (Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM). Contact infoembalemania@mirex.gob.do to schedule appointments and confirm document requirements.
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Business Support

The embassy actively promotes bilateral trade and investment between the Dominican Republic and Germany. The Dominican Republic offers opportunities in tourism development, renewable energy projects, manufacturing, free trade zones, agribusiness, real estate, and financial services. Germany is an important source of foreign direct investment in the Caribbean region and a key trading partner for the Dominican Republic. The embassy facilitates business connections, provides market intelligence about investment opportunities, assists German companies exploring Dominican markets, supports Dominican businesses seeking German partnerships, coordinates trade missions and business delegations, and works with chambers of commerce, business associations, and development agencies. Key sectors of mutual interest include sustainable tourism infrastructure, renewable energy (particularly solar and wind power), water treatment technologies, manufacturing for export, telecommunications and IT services, medical tourism, and organic agriculture. The embassy can provide information about the Dominican Republic's free trade zones, tax incentives for foreign investors, and legal framework for business operations. Germany's expertise in engineering, manufacturing, environmental technology, and sustainable development aligns with Dominican development priorities.
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Cultural & Educational Programs

Cultural diplomacy forms an important part of the embassy's activities, promoting Dominican music, arts, dance, and cultural heritage in Germany. The Dominican Republic's rich cultural traditions including merengue and bachata music (both UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage), vibrant visual arts scene, and diverse heritage reflecting Taíno, African, and Spanish influences provide numerous opportunities for cultural exchange. The embassy organizes and supports cultural events, musical performances, art exhibitions, film screenings, and gastronomic showcases introducing German audiences to Caribbean culture. Independence Day celebrations (February 27), restoration of independence festivities (August 16), and other national observances bring together the Dominican community in Germany. The embassy facilitates visits by Dominican artists, musicians, writers, and cultural practitioners, and supports collaborations between German and Dominican cultural institutions. Educational exchange programs connect Dominican and German students, with scholarship opportunities and academic partnerships between universities. The embassy promotes German language study in the Dominican Republic and Spanish/Caribbean studies programs in Germany.
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Special Notes

Located at Knesebeckstraße 61A, 10719 Berlin, Germany. Contact: Phone +49 30 4172 56690, Emergency +49 151 4673 0536 (emergencies only), Consular Email infoembalemania@mirex.gob.do, Diplomatic Email embalemania@mirex.gob.do, Website deu.mirex.gob.do. Social media: Twitter @EmbRDAlemania, Instagram @embrdalemania, Facebook "Embajada de RD en Alemania". Office hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Appointments 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The embassy maintains a 24-hour emergency line (+49 151 4673 0536) strictly for emergencies affecting Dominican nationals. German citizens planning travel to the Dominican Republic should note that while visa-free entry is available for stays up to 30 days, a tourist card (approximately USD 10) must be purchased upon arrival at Dominican airports. The embassy can provide current travel advisories, health recommendations, and safety information. The Dominican Republic is a popular tourist destination for Germans, known for Caribbean beaches, colonial architecture in Santo Domingo, mountain landscapes, and vibrant culture. The embassy is closed on both Dominican and German public holidays. For routine consular matters, advance appointments are required. Source: Official embassy website (deu.mirex.gob.do).
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