Dominican Republic visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens

Citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland do not need a visa for tourist visits to the Dominican Republic of up to 30 days. You will need a valid passport and a tourist card, which is normally included in your airline ticket. The tourist card covers the entry fee, so you usually do not pay at the airport.

If you plan to stay longer than 30 days, you can apply for an extension at the Dirección General de Migración in Santo Domingo. Overstaying without an extension can result in a fine when you leave.

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. Some airlines and immigration officers ask for at least six months of validity, so check with your carrier. You also need at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

If your passport is damaged, has missing pages, or is close to expiring, renew it before you travel. The rules are the same for all the nationalities covered here.

The following nationalities do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 30 days: US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens. This is a standard tourist visa waiver, not a visa on arrival.

If you are a citizen of another country, check with the nearest Dominican embassy or consulate. The rules can change without notice.

The tourist card, which covers the entry fee, is usually included in your airline ticket. If it is not, you pay at the airport on arrival. The fee is about US$10–20 (check). Keep the receipt, as you may need to show it when you leave.

There is no separate exit fee for most airlines; it is built into your ticket. If you arrive by land from Haiti, you may need to pay a small fee at the border (check).

If you want to stay longer than 30 days, apply for an extension at the Dirección General de Migración in Santo Domingo before your current stay expires. The extension cost is about US$25 (check).

Overstaying without an extension can result in a fine when you leave. The fine is calculated per month of overstay, so it is cheaper to extend in advance.