Dominican Republic visa and entry requirements

The UK government says British citizens can visit the Dominican Republic for tourism without a visa for 30 days, and Canada's travel advice says a tourist visa is not required for up to 30 days. The Dirección General de Migración offers tourists who want to stay more than 30 days an extension (prórroga) of up to 120 days. Every passenger entering or leaving must complete the digital e-Ticket form, which Migration says is free. Under Decree No. 691-07, foreigners with permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry visa for the United States, the European Union (Schengen), Canada or Great Britain can enter for tourism with only a valid passport and a tourist card.

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Visas & entry authorisations

Entry requirements

Passport validity

The UK government says that up to 31 December 2026 British passport holders can enter and leave the Dominican Republic for tourism as long as their passport remains valid for the duration of their visit, and that the rules may change after that date.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · gov.ukCompare every country

Vaccinations

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  • Yellow fever (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP)) — WHO's yellow fever list (International Travel and Health, Annex 1) shows the Dominican Republic requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk of transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. WHO notes that the list of countries this requirement applies to differs from its list of countries at risk.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · cdn.who.int · International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 · archived copyCompare every country

Travel insurance

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the Dominican Republic. Canada's travel advice says medical facilities may require payment up front, and that private hospitals and doctors could request to see proof of your insurance before admitting you as a patient.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · travel.gc.ca

Onward or return ticket

Required

The UK government says you may be refused entry if you do not have proof of onward or return travel when you arrive in the country. No Dominican government page we could read states the rule.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · gov.uk

Proof of funds

Not officially stated

No official source we could read publishes a minimum amount. Canada's travel advice says that when you enter the Dominican Republic you may need to be able to prove adequate funds for the duration of your stay, and that you will also need to provide the address where you will be staying.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · travel.gc.ca

Arrival cards & declarations

Required
  • e-Ticket (digital entry and exit form) — The Dirección General de Migración says every passenger entering or leaving the Dominican Republic must truthfully complete the digital e-Ticket for the Dirección General de Migración and the Dirección General de Aduanas, under Laws 285-04, 115-17, 72-02 and 226-06. It says its e-Ticket service is free and urges travellers not to use unofficial pages that ask for data and payment for it. The e-Ticket portal (eticket.migracion.gob.do) says the form is also for the Ministry of Public Health and that the Unique Customs Declaration is only required for adults (18+). (online, for arrival and again for departure) eticket.migracion.gob.do
Verified Oct 7, 2026 · migracion.gob.do · Leyes 285-04Compare every country

Staying past your permitted stay

Foreigners who have exceeded the stay authorised by law regularise their migration status when leaving the country by paying the fee for the overstay period. The service is offered at the administrative desks at authorised exit points in airports, ports and land border posts. The amount may vary with the total time spent in the country. The tax authority (DGII) says that a foreigner entering with a Tourist Card may stay 30 days, and after that may extend the stay by paying the fee set by the Directorate General of Migration.

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · migracion.gob.doCompare every country

Other compulsory government charges

  • Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turista) — 10 USD per person per trip. Included in the air ticket.

    The Tourist Card is a tax the Dominican Republic charges its visitors. Under Law 199-67, buying it is a requirement to enter the country for tourism without a consular visa. It currently costs US$10.00 and is valid for one entry only. Since 25 April 2018 it is included in all air tickets issued outside the Dominican Republic, so visitors arriving by air do not need to buy it at the airport. Visitors arriving by land or sea can buy it at the tax authority's (DGII) points of sale there.

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · dgii.gov.do · Ley 199-67Compare every country

Customs & currency

The Dirección General de Aduanas says no tax is charged for carrying money, but that if you enter or leave with more than US$10,000 or the equivalent in Dominican pesos or another foreign currency, or in bearer securities, you must declare it to its officers on entry or exit using the form provided for that purpose, and have documents showing the lawful origin of the funds.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · aduanas.gob.do

Yellow fever certificate

WHO's yellow fever list (International Travel and Health, Annex 1) shows the Dominican Republic requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk of transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. WHO notes that the list of countries this requirement applies to differs from its list of countries at risk.

The 42 countries WHO lists as a yellow fever risk

Requirements normally count any country you have been in shortly before arrival, not only where you boarded.

  • Angola
  • Argentina — Misiones and Corrientes Provinces
  • Benin
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Colombia
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Ecuador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ethiopia
  • French Guiana
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Kenya
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Togo
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Uganda
  • Venezuela
Compiled Aug 26, 2026 · cdn.who.int · International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36

International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 and Annex 7; WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1, 18 November 2022 (revised 3 January 2023)

Country in a nutshell

Currency
Dominican peso (DOP, RD$)
Safety — Exercise caution
The UK government says the crime rate in the Dominican Republic is high, with incidents ranging from opportunistic bag-snatching and pickpocketing to violent crime and carjacking. It says thieves on motorcycles snatch bags and valuables from pedestrians and sometimes reach through the windows of cars at red lights, and that incidents of assault against foreigners have occurred, including at beach resorts. It says you can reduce your personal risk by avoiding remote areas, particularly after dark, and by not wearing expensive jewellery or carrying large amounts of cash.Verified Oct 6, 2026 · gov.uk
Power plugs
A, B · 110V 60Hz
Emergency numbers
General emergencies: 911
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-4
International Driving Permit

The UN Treaty Collection lists the Dominican Republic as a participant in the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, with signature on 19 September 1949 and ratification on 15 August 1957.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · treaties.un.org · Convention on Road Traffic Compare every country
Tap water
not for drinking. Use bottled

Best time to visit

Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season is from early June to the end of November in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.

Tips & warnings

The Dirección General de Migración says its e-Ticket service is free and urges travellers not to use unofficial pages that ask for data and payment for it. The official portal is eticket.migracion.gob.do.

The UK government says motorbike taxis (motoconchos) are often driven badly and do not always provide passengers with a helmet, and advises using an authorised airport or hotel taxi service or booking from a registered provider.

The UK government says the Caribbean hurricane season normally runs from June to November.

Visa requirements by nationality

PassportsVisas & entry authorisationsMax stay
AfghanistanEmbassy visa—
AlbaniaVisa-free30 days
AlgeriaEmbassy visa—
AndorraVisa-free30 days
AngolaEmbassy visa—
Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free30 days
ArgentinaVisa-free30 days
ArmeniaEmbassy visa—
AustraliaVisa-free30 days
AustriaVisa-free30 days
AzerbaijanEmbassy visa—
BahamasVisa-free30 days
BahrainVisa-free30 days
BangladeshEmbassy visa—
BarbadosVisa-free30 days
BelarusEmbassy visa—
BelgiumVisa-free30 days
BelizeVisa-free30 days
BeninEmbassy visa—
BhutanEmbassy visa—
BoliviaVisa-free30 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free30 days
BotswanaVisa-free30 days
BrazilVisa-free30 days
BruneiVisa-free30 days
BulgariaVisa-free30 days
Burkina FasoEmbassy visa—
BurundiEmbassy visa—
Cabo VerdeEmbassy visa—
CambodiaEmbassy visa—
CameroonEmbassy visa—
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Central African RepublicEmbassy visa—
ChadEmbassy visa—
ChileVisa-free30 days
ChinaEmbassy visa—
ColombiaVisa-free30 days
ComorosEmbassy visa—
Costa RicaVisa-free30 days
Côte d'IvoireEmbassy visa—
CroatiaVisa-free30 days
CubaEmbassy visa—
CyprusVisa-free30 days
CzechiaVisa-free30 days
Democratic Republic of the CongoEmbassy visa—
DenmarkVisa-free30 days
DjiboutiEmbassy visa—
DominicaVisa-free30 days
Dominican RepublicFree movement—
EcuadorVisa-free30 days
EgyptEmbassy visa—
El SalvadorVisa-free30 days
Equatorial GuineaEmbassy visa—
EritreaEmbassy visa—
EstoniaVisa-free30 days
EswatiniEmbassy visa—
EthiopiaEmbassy visa—
FijiVisa-free30 days
FinlandVisa-free30 days
FranceVisa-free30 days
GabonEmbassy visa—
GambiaEmbassy visa—
GeorgiaVisa-free30 days
GermanyVisa-free30 days
GhanaEmbassy visa—
GreeceVisa-free30 days
GrenadaVisa-free30 days
GuatemalaVisa-free30 days
GuineaEmbassy visa—
Guinea-BissauEmbassy visa—
GuyanaVisa-free30 days
HaitiEmbassy visa—
HondurasVisa-free30 days
Hong KongVisa-free30 days
HungaryVisa-free30 days
IcelandVisa-free30 days
IndiaEmbassy visa—
IndonesiaEmbassy visa—
IranEmbassy visa—
IraqEmbassy visa—
IrelandVisa-free30 days
IsraelVisa-free30 days
ItalyVisa-free30 days
JamaicaVisa-free30 days
JapanVisa-free30 days
JordanEmbassy visa—
KazakhstanVisa-free30 days
KenyaEmbassy visa—
KiribatiVisa-free30 days
KuwaitVisa-free30 days
KyrgyzstanEmbassy visa—
LaosEmbassy visa—
LatviaVisa-free30 days
LebanonEmbassy visa—
LesothoEmbassy visa—
LiberiaEmbassy visa—
LibyaEmbassy visa—
LiechtensteinVisa-free30 days
LithuaniaVisa-free30 days
LuxembourgVisa-free30 days
MacauVisa-free30 days
MadagascarEmbassy visa—
MalawiEmbassy visa—
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
MaldivesEmbassy visa—
MaliEmbassy visa—
MaltaVisa-free30 days
Marshall IslandsVisa-free30 days
MauritaniaEmbassy visa—
MauritiusVisa-free30 days
MexicoVisa-free30 days
MicronesiaVisa-free30 days
MoldovaEmbassy visa—
MonacoVisa-free30 days
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
MontenegroVisa-free30 days
MoroccoVisa-free30 days
MozambiqueEmbassy visa—
MyanmarEmbassy visa—
NamibiaVisa-free30 days
NauruVisa-free30 days
NepalEmbassy visa—
NetherlandsVisa-free30 days
New ZealandVisa-free30 days
NicaraguaVisa-free30 days
NigerEmbassy visa—
NigeriaEmbassy visa—
North KoreaEmbassy visa—
North MacedoniaVisa-free30 days
NorwayVisa-free30 days
OmanEmbassy visa—
PakistanEmbassy visa—
PalauEmbassy visa—
PalestineEmbassy visa—
PanamaVisa-free30 days
Papua New GuineaVisa-free30 days
ParaguayVisa-free30 days
PeruVisa-free30 days
PhilippinesEmbassy visa—
PolandVisa-free30 days
PortugalVisa-free30 days
QatarVisa-free30 days
Republic of the CongoEmbassy visa—
RomaniaVisa-free30 days
RussiaVisa-free30 days
RwandaEmbassy visa—
Saint Kitts and NevisVisa-free30 days
Saint LuciaVisa-free30 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
SamoaVisa-free30 days
San MarinoVisa-free30 days
São Tomé and PríncipeEmbassy visa—
Saudi ArabiaEmbassy visa—
SenegalEmbassy visa—
SerbiaVisa-free30 days
SeychellesVisa-free30 days
Sierra LeoneEmbassy visa—
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
SlovakiaVisa-free30 days
SloveniaVisa-free30 days
Solomon IslandsVisa-free30 days
SomaliaEmbassy visa—
South AfricaVisa-free30 days
South KoreaVisa-free30 days
South SudanEmbassy visa—
SpainVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaEmbassy visa—
SudanEmbassy visa—
SurinameVisa-free30 days
SwedenVisa-free30 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free30 days
SyriaEmbassy visa—
TaiwanVisa-free30 days
TajikistanEmbassy visa—
TanzaniaEmbassy visa—
ThailandVisa-free30 days
Timor-LesteEmbassy visa—
TogoEmbassy visa—
TongaVisa-free30 days
Trinidad and TobagoVisa-free30 days
TunisiaEmbassy visa—
TurkeyVisa-free30 days
TurkmenistanEmbassy visa—
TuvaluVisa-free30 days
UgandaEmbassy visa—
UkraineVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
UruguayVisa-free30 days
UzbekistanEmbassy visa—
VanuatuVisa-free30 days
Vatican CityVisa-free30 days
VenezuelaEmbassy visa—
VietnamEmbassy visa—
YemenEmbassy visa—
ZambiaEmbassy visa—
ZimbabweEmbassy visa—

Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.

No official page we read states the rule for 1 nationalities, so the table leaves them out: Kosovo.

Haiti22 of 199 passports visa-freeCosta Rica96 of 199 passports visa-freeMexico64 of 199 passports visa-free · 3 eVisa/ETABrazil103 of 199 passports visa-free · 3 eVisa/ETA

Frequently asked questions

What is the Dominican Republic e-Ticket and who needs it?

The Dirección General de Migración says the e-Ticket is a digital form required by several institutions for entering or leaving the country, and that every passenger must complete it truthfully for the Dirección General de Migración and the Dirección General de Aduanas. It says its e-Ticket service is free and urges travellers not to use unofficial pages that ask for data and payment for it. The official portal is eticket.migracion.gob.do.

Do US citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

No. The Dominican Foreign Ministry's visa requirements checker answers "No" to whether US ordinary passport holders need a tourist visa (TS). Every passenger entering or leaving must complete the digital e-Ticket form.

Can I stay longer than 30 days in the Dominican Republic?

Yes. The Dirección General de Migración offers tourists who want to stay in the Dominican Republic more than 30 days a stay extension (prórroga) of up to 120 days. Canada's travel advice says you can apply for an extension of up to 120 days at the Directorate General for Migration in Santo Domingo, after you arrive and before your tourist card expires, and that if you overstay your tourist card or extension you could be deported or refused re-entry.

Do I still need to buy a tourist card for the Dominican Republic?

Canada's travel advice says that if you enter by air, the cost of the tourist card is included in your airline ticket, and that if you enter by sea you can obtain the card from the General Directorate of Internal Taxes at your point of entry. It says the e-Ticket form does not replace the tourist card.

Can I enter the Dominican Republic with a US, UK or Schengen visa instead of a Dominican visa?

Yes. Under Decree No. 691-07, foreigners who hold permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry visa for the United States, the European Union (Schengen), Canada or Great Britain can enter for tourism with just a valid passport and a tourist card.

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