Dominican Republic Passport & Visa Requirements

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Visa Agencies: Avoid the stress and queues, get a visa agency to arrange your visa.
Travel Visa Pro, San Francisco, USA. 1-888-470-8472 or www.TravelVisaPro.com
Global Visas, London, UK. 0207 190 3903 or www.globalvisas.com

Entry requirements for Americans: United States passport holders must have a valid passport or a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as an original or certified birth certificate. No visa is required for a stay of up to 30 days, provided holding a Tourist Card (issued on arrival).

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British nationals require a passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to 30 days, provided they hold a Tourist Card (issued on arrival) and passport is endorsed British Citizen or British Overseas Territories Citizen. Other UK passport holders should check with the embassy whether a visa is required.

Entry requirements for Canadians: A passport is recommended for Canadian nationals, but a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate is also accepted, provided travelling for tourist or business purposes. No visa is required for a stay of up to 30 days, provided holding a Tourist Card (issued on arrival).

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a passport. No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days, provided travellers hold a Tourist Card (issued on arrival).

Entry requirements for South Africans: South African nationals require a passport. No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days, provided travellers hold a Tourist Card (issued on arrival).

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealanders require a passport. No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days, provided travellers hold a Tourist Card (issued on arrival).

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a passport. No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days, provided travellers hold a Tourist Card (issued on arrival).

Passport/Visa Note: Tourist cards can be issued on arrival for certain nationalities at a cost of US$10 for a stay of 30 days; extensions are possible. A return or onward ticket is required by all visitors, as well as all documents needed for next destination. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travellers travelling 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: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.