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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. Valid until 30 April 2023: Tourists who do not need a visa to enter the Dominican Republic, can travel with a passport, which is valid until their depature from the country.
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.
All travelers to the Dominican Republic must register electronically 72 hours before both entering and leaving the country. See: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/.
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above travelling for touristic purposes for stays of up to 30 days (extendable).
The countries whose citizens can visit the Dominican Republic without a tourist visa are: Andorra, Albania, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, St Lucia, St Kitts & Nevis, St Vincent & Grenadines, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Turks & Caicos, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Venezuela.
Any national holding a valid visa to enter Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States or any Schengen country does not require a tourist visa to enter the Dominican Republic.
A tourist fee exemption applies to the following countries: Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Israel, Japan, Peru, South Korea and Uruguay.
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.
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 does not issue visas and refers to the Dominican Consulate in Paris, which states a visa fee of €120 which must be paid via banker’s draft. 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 Kingdom, the United States, or any Schengen 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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