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Dominican Republic Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | 1 |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | 1 |
| EU | Yes | Yes | 1 |
| USA | Yes | Yes | 1 |
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A passport valid for six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above to enter the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic allows nationals from eight countries to enter without a visa or tourism entry tax (formerly known as a tourist card). These countries are Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Israel, Japan, Peru, South Korea and Uruguay.
As of April 2018, the tourism entry tax (formerly known as a tourist card) should be included in the airfare. Please check with your airline or tour operator if you’re unsure whether you’ve already paid.
Residents of the United Kingdom and those holding a valid visa to enter Canada, the United States or any European Union country do not require a tourist visa (tourist card) to enter the Dominican Republic.
Nationals who are not in possession of a valid visa for Canada, the United States or any European country must obtain a tourist visa which must be done in person at the Dominican Consulate nearest to their place of residence.
The 92 countries whose citizens can visit the Dominican Republic with a tourist visa are: Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, St Lucia, St Kitts & Nevis, St Vincent & Grenadines, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Turks & Caicos, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu and Venezuela.
It is best to check with a consulate near you if you have any questions.
Nationals from a country that has been not mentioned are advised to contact the nearest Dominican embassy or consulate to check visa requirements for the Dominican Republic.
From April 2018, the tourism entry tax (previously known as a Tourist Card) is included in your airfare.
Nationals in need of a tourist visa must pay a visa fee to their nearest Dominican Consulate. The Dominican Consulate in the UK states a visa fee of £200 which must be paid in cash, banker’s draft or postal order. Personal cheques will not be accepted.
It is best to check with a consulate near you if you have any questions regarding the visa fee.
You will need to obtain a Tourist Visa if:
• You’re not a resident of the UK
• Your country is not listed above
• You do not hold a valid visa for entry to Canada, the United States, or any European country
Please contact the Dominican Embassy at consulate@dominicanembassy.org.uk for more information about how to apply.
The length of time taken to process visa applications depends on the nationality of the applicant and the country where you're applying. Contact your nearest embassy or consulate for further details.
Documents that demonstrate economic solvency are required when applying for a Tourist Visa. Bank certificates, letter of your savings account or checking account, or a Labor Certification are acceptable documents.
To extend your visit, you must go to the Migration Department (Dirección General de Migración) in Santo Domingo and pay an additional fee starting at RD$2,500, which varies depending on the length of stay. See the Migration Department website (www.migracion.gob.do) for further information.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy and Consulate of the Dominican Republic in the USA
Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the UK
British Embassy in the Dominican Republic
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