Dominican Republic Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No

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Passports

A passport valid for six months is required by most nationals to enter the Dominican Republic.

Visas

The Dominican Republic permits nationals from numerous countries to enter for tourism purposes without a visa. These include all EU member states, as well as Australia, Canada, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and many countries across Central and South America. As entry requirements are subject to change, travellers are advised to verify the latest regulations before departure.

All foreign and Dominican passengers entering or departing the Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the free electronic entry and exit form at eticket.migracion.gob.do as soon as you have your flight information.

Types and cost

Visa fees can vary based on the applicant's nationality.

Application to

Contact the nearest embassy or consulate.

Working days

The length of processing time depends on the applicant's nationality and where the application is made.

Sufficient funds

Visitors must show that they can cover their expenses while in the Dominican Republic.

Extension of stay

See the Migration Department website for information.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy and Consulate of the Dominican Republic in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 332 7670 Website: www.drembassyusa.org Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (Embassy) Mon-Thu 0900-1300 and 1400-1500 (Consular) Fri 0900-1300 (Consular)
Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7262 6856 Website: www.dominicanembassy.org.uk Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1500
British Embassy in the Dominican Republic
Telephone: (809) 472 7111 Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-santo-domingo Opening times: Mon-Thu 0900-1200, and 1300-1600Fri 0900-1300

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.