Dominican Republic Immigration Information

Dominican Republic Immigration Information

Who requires a visa?

TOURIST CARDS
Issued to travellers visiting the Dominican Republic for touristic purposes for stays of up to 90 days. Tourist cards may be issued on arrival at a cost of US$10, though this can be a lengthy process. Extensions are possible.

Nationals of the following countries are eligible for a Tourist card:
(a) nationals of Canada and the USA holding appropriate ID such as a Birth Certificate or a Driver's Licence;

(b) nationals of Germany holding a National Identity Card.

(c) nationals of the countries mentioned in the chart above;

(d) nationals of Albania, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Curaçao, Czech Republic, French Overseas Territories, Hawaii, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Korea (Rep. of), Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro);

(e) foreign nationals who are permanent residents of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, UK and USA.

VISA
Required by all except holders of a Tourist card:

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

PASSPORT
Passports valid for 6 months after date of departure required by all except:

(a) nationals of Canada and the USA holding appropriate ID such as a Birth Certificate or a Driver's Licence;

(b) nationals of Germany holding a National Identity Card.

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

Required documents for visa

(a) Photocopy of the photo page of the passport, containing personal details of the applicant.
(b) Fee, payable by cheque. Applicant's name and address must be written on the back.
(c) Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
(d) Application form (costs £6).

Time required to issue visa

Tourist Cards: few days
Tourist and Business visas: 6-8 weeks, since they have to be referred to the authorities in the Dominican Republic unless requested by cable (the cost of which must be paid by the applicant)

Costs of visa

 All visas cost £10

Validity of visa

Tourist visas and single-entry Business visas: 60 days.
Multiple-entry Business visas: up to 1 year.