World Country Guide

Passports
Passports valid for six months after date of departure required by all except:
(a) 1. nationals of Canada and the USA holding appropriate ID such as a Birth Certificate or a Driver’s Licence accompanied by a photo ID document, provided travelling for business or touristic purposes;
(b) 2. nationals of Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands holding a National Identity Card at the discretion of immigration.

Note
These nationals will also require Tourist Cards, which may be purchased on arrival.

Tourist Cards
Issued to travellers visiting the Dominican Republic for touristic purposes for stays of up to two weeks. Tourist Cards can be applied for in advance at a cost of 8, or can be issued on arrival at a cost of US$10, though this can be a lengthy process. Extensions of up to three months are possible by visiting the Immigration Department in Santo Domingo; failure to do so will result in a surcharge at the airport upon departure. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for a Tourist Card:
(a) 3. nationals of the countries mentioned in the chart above (except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Japan, Latvia, Malta and Slovak Republic, who do need a visa);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaao, Dominica, El Salvador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Reunion, Russian Federation, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Ukraine, US Virgin Islands and Venezuela.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
(a) Photocopy of the photo page of the passport, containing personal details of the applicant. (b) Fee, payable by postal order or bank draft. Applicant’s name and address must be written on the back. (c) Stamped, self-addressed A5 envelope for postal applications.
Note: Some foreign nationals with permanent legal residency in countries such as the UK need to get a verbal note from the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, and possibly travel visa-free. In the UK, the passport containing the stamp of right to remain in the UK must be presented along with 50 in person.

Working days required
Seven.

Visas
Required by all except:
(a) holders of a Tourist Card;
(b) 4. Residents, regardless of nationality, of Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Peru and Uruguay, may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa or Tourist Card.

Note
In addition to a valid visa, nationals of China (PR) require an authorisation from the Director of the Migration/Immigration Department.

Types of visa and cost
Tourist (single entry): 130. Business (single entry): 200. There is no charge for visas for nationals of Italy, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Spain and the USA. Student: 60.

Validity
Tourist visas and single-entry business visas are valid for 60 days. Multiple-entry business visas are valid for up to one year.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Multiple entry visas can only be applied for once in the Dominican Republic.

Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Completed application form. (c) Four passport-size photos. (d) Fee (payable by cash or postal order). (e) Three months of bank account statements, plus any other proof of sufficient funds. (f) Stamped, registered self-addressed envelope for postal applications. Tourist: (a)-(f) and, (g) Flight itinerary and reservation. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Reference letter or letter of invitation from a company in the Dominican Republic. Those applying for business visas must also submit a letter of invitation from a company in the Dominican Republic. Students must also submit a duly signed request letter to the ambassador, proof of support by parents, health certificate and a certificate of 'Good Behaviour' from the applicants' country of residence, which is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

Note
All minors under 13 years, travelling alone or with anyone but both parents, must present written authorisation from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) not accompanying them. This authorisation should contain passport numbers of traveller(s), and details of onward and return dates. This must then be legalised by the nearest Dominican Embassy or Consulate. This will incur a charge of 55.

Working days required
Approximately four weeks for visas which have to be referred to the authorities in the Dominican Republic, unless requested by fax (the cost of which must be paid by the applicant).

Temporary residence
Consult the Consulate or Consular section at the Embassy; see Contact Addresses section.