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Entry requirements for Americans

US citizens must have a passport valid upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. A visa is not required, provided that visitors obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Entry requirements for UK nationals

British citizens must have a passport valid upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. A visa is not required for passport holders endorsed as British Citizen or British Overseas Territories Citizen, provided that they obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. Other British passport holders should contact the relevant embassy to check entry requirements.

Entry requirements for Canada

Canadian citizens must have a passport valid upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. Passport exemptions apply to travellers in possession of an original birth certificate, birth registration papers, a military hospital-issued birth certificate, Canadian Citizenship Certificate or Naturalization Certificate issued to Nationals of Canada. If not including a photo of the bearer, these documents must be accompanied by an official photo ID document (e.g. driver's licence); and visitors must travel for touristic purposes only. Note that it is recommended that Canadian citizens be in possession of a valid passport upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. A visa is not required, provided that visitors obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Entry requirements for Australians

Australian citizens must have a passport valid upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. A visa is not required, provided that visitors obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Entry requirements for South Africans

South African citizens must have a passport valid upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. A visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens must have a passport valid upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. A visa is not required, provided that visitors obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals

Irish citizens must have a passport valid upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. A visa is not required, provided that visitors obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Passport/Visa Note

In lieu of visas, Tourist Cards can be issued on-arrival to certain nationals, at a cost of USD 10 for a stay of 30 days. Extensions are possible. A return or onward ticket is required by all visitors, as well as the travel documentation needed for their next destination. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travellers going between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA, a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.