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Entry Requirements for the Dominican Republic

Most people traveling to the Dominican Republic require a Passport along with either a Tourist Card or Visa. There are exceptions to these rules. For example, if you are from Canada, you do not require a Passport for entry if you have your birth certificate and a piece of picture identification, such as a driver's license. Because requirements for citizens of certain countries can change from time to time, it would be wise to check with a local Travel Agent or the Dominican Republic Consulate or Embassy in your country, as to what documentation you may require from your country. Or, visit www.serex.gov.do/espanol/visas.htm


Tourist Cards

New tourist card	Customs form (Front)	Customs form (Back)	Old tourist card

Many Travel Agents/Tour Operators include a Tourist Card as part of your flight or package holiday. Please consult with yours to find out if this has been included. If not, a Tourist Card must be purchased at all airports upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. The cost is US $10. To save time, have a pen handy to fill in the information requested on the card and exact US dollar change for its payment. Tourist Cards allow a stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 60 days. The card has two parts. The first part of the card will be taken when you pass through Immigration to show your personal identification (i.e. Passport) on arrival. The second part will be returned to you by Immigration. Keep this portion of the card in a safe place, as it must be given back to Immigration when you depart the Dominican Republic. If you happen to lose the second part during your visit you will be required to purchase a new Tourist Card to exit the country for US $10.

  DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (USA RESIDENTS ) - Passport is strongly recommended, but tourists may enter with birth certificate and photo ID. A tourist card is required. Minors, under 18 years of age, traveling alone, with only one parent, or a third party must present written authorization by the absent parent (s) or legal guardian. This authorization must be notarized at a Dominican Consulate. AIDS test required for residence permit. U.S. test not accepted. For specific requirements, consult the 

Embassy of the Dominican Republic, 
1715 22nd St., 
NW, Washington,  DC 
20008 

(202/332-6280) or nearest Consulate General: AL (334/342-5648), CA (510/864-7777), FL (305/375-9537 or 904/346-0909), HI (808/396-5702), GA (404/572-4814), IL (847/441-1831), LA (504/522-1843), MD (410/560-2101), MA (617/482-8121), MI (248/559-0684), MN (612/339-7566), NY (212/768-2480), PA (215/923-3006), PR (787/833-4756 or 725-9550), or TX (713/266-0165 or 512/224-1345). Internet: www.domrep.org

Visas  

There are a number of different types of Visas - working, student, etc. - issued by Dominican Consulates/Embassies (in your country) or the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Check with your Travel Agent or the Dominican Republic Consulate or Embassy in your particular country to find out if your circumstances would require a Visa for entry into the Dominican Republic. If you do not have a Dominican Republic Consulate or Embassy in your country, please check with the nearest Consulate or Embassy to your location.
Please note: All non-residents of the Dominican Republic should have a round trip (return) ticket or some type of proof they will be departing the Dominican Republic.

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