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Entry Requirements for the Dominican Republic
Most people traveling to the Dominican Republic require a Passport along with either a Tourist Card or Visa. There are exceptions to these rules. Because requirements for citizens of certain countries can change from time to time, it would be wise to check with a local Travel Agent or the Dominican Republic Consulate or Embassy in your country, as to what documentation you may require from your country. Here is the latest entry requirement information on Aug 2nd, 2006.
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Passport Required |
Visa Required |
Return Ticket Required |
| USA |
Yes |
[3] |
Yes |
| Canadian |
[1] |
[3] |
Yes |
| British |
Yes |
[3] |
Yes |
| OtherEU |
[2] |
[3] |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
[3] |
Yes |
| Japanese |
Yes |
[3] |
Yes |
Passports
Passports valid for six months after date of departure required by all except:
[1] nationals of Canada holding appropriate ID such as a Birth Certificate or a Drivers Licence accompanied by a photo ID document, provided travelling for business or touristic purposes; Note that if you are stopping in the USA, you need a passport.
[2] nationals of Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands holding a National Identity Card at the discretion of immigration.
Note
These nationals will also require Tourist Cards, which may be purchased on arrival.
Tourist Cards
Issued to travellers visiting the Dominican Republic for touristic purposes for stays of up to two weeks. Tourist Cards can be applied for in advance (though this can be a lengthy process), and are therefore usually bought and issued on arrival at a cost of US$10. Extensions of up to three months are possible by visiting the Immigration Department in Santo Domingo; failure to do so will result in a surcharge at the airport upon departure. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for a Tourist Card:
(a) [3] nationals of the countries mentioned in the chart above (except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Japan, Latvia, Malta and Slovak Republic, who do need a visa);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Dominica, El Salvador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Reunion, Russian Federation, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Ukraine, US Virgin Islands and Venezuela.
Note: Many Travel Agents/Tour Operators include a Tourist Card as part of your flight or package holiday. Please consult with yours to find out if this has been included. If not, a Tourist Card must be purchased at all airports upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. To save time, have a pen handy to fill in the information requested on the card and exact US dollar change for its payment.
Visas
Required by all except:
(a) holders of a Tourist Card;
(b) [4] Residents, regardless of nationality, of Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Peru and Uruguay, may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa or Tourist Card.
Note
In addition to a valid visa, nationals of China (PR) require an authorisation from the Director of the Migration/Immigration Department.
Types of visas
There are a number of different types of Visas - working, student, etc. - issued by Dominican Consulates/Embassies (in your country) or the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Check with your Travel Agent or the Dominican Republic Consulate or Embassy in your particular country to find out if your circumstances would require a Visa for entry into the Dominican Republic. If you do not have a Dominican Republic Consulate or Embassy in your country, please check with the nearest Consulate or Embassy to your location.
Please note: All non-residents of the Dominican Republic should have a round trip (return) ticket or some type of proof they will be departing the Dominican Republic.
Get entry requirements specifically for Canadians at voyage.gc.ca
Get entry requirements specifically for USA residents at travel.state.gov
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