According to the Dominican Republic's travel website,
all visitors need to present a valid passport when they enter the country
. That includes visitors from the U.K., Canada, France, and United States citizens.
What are the Covid 19 guidelines for travel to the Dominican Republic?
We recommend U.S. citizens
carry digital or physical copies of their identification and either evidence of vaccination or evidence of their most recent negative PCR test
to comply with this directive. Passengers are required to fill out an E-Ticket form when entering and exiting the Dominican Republic.
Can a US citizen travel to Dominican Republic without a passport?
All United States citizens must travel with a valid passport to enter the Dominican Republic
. In addition, you'll need to obtain a travel visa if your visits are not shorter than 30 days before traveling (online through the Dominican Embassy) or a tourist card upon arrival at the airport for $10.
What forms do I need to fill out to travel to Dominican Republic?
Travel resources
It is important to know that you have to fill out
an e-ticket
for each arrival and departure into the Dominican Republic. This being said, you need to fill out an e-ticket form before arriving in Punta Cana and one before leaving from Punta Cana or any other airport in the Dominican Republic.
Can I travel to Dominican Republic with my birth certificate?
Only legalized Dominican civil documents-signed, stamped and sealed on both sides-will be accepted
. Proof of parent's or parents' U.S. citizenship (e.g. certified copy of U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, etc.)
How long does your passport have to be valid to travel to Dominican Republic?
Quick Facts for US Citizens traveling to the Dominican Republic. Passport must have
six months
of validity at the time of entry to the Dominican Republic. Have two blank pages in your passport. A tourist visa is not required if your visit is shorter than 30 days.
Can I go to Punta Cana without a passport?
The most relevant documentation to travel to Punta Cana is the passport, which
must be valid, at least for a period of six months from the date of your entry
. Also, two blank sheets are required to seal both the entrance and the exit.
Do I have to quarantine if I go to Dominican Republic?
If think you have been exposed to COVID-19, you may get a COVID-19 test at any time. Dominican authorities recommend you take a COVID-19 test 5 days after your initial exposure.
If you test positive for COVID-19 in the Dominican Republic, you must isolate for 7 days, even if you are asymptomatic
.
Is Dominican Republic safe to visit now?
The Dominican Republic is friendly and welcoming and the vast majority of visits to the country are trouble-free
. However, there is a high crime rate, ranging from opportunistic crime like bag snatching and pickpocketing to violent crime. Petty crime, including pickpocketing and robbery takes place across the country.
Can I travel to Dominican Republic without vaccine?
Make sure you are vaccinated and up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to the Dominican Republic.
If you are not up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19, avoid travel to the Dominican Republic
.
Do you need a QR code to leave Dominican Republic?
Is it the same QR code to enter and leave the country?
No, the form must be filled out once for entry and once for departure
, so you will have two QR codes in case of a round trip flight.
Do I have to fill out an e-ticket for the Dominican Republic?
It is mandatory for each passenger to truthfully complete the information in the electronic ticket for the General Directorate of Migration, the General Directorate of Customs and the Ministry of Public Health
, according to laws 285-04, 115-17, 72-02 and 226-06.
How do I get a Dominican passport?
U.S. Passport Services in the Dominican Republic. To apply for a passport, please
use our Passport Navigator
. The Passport Navigator will ask you a series of simple questions to make an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo or the Consular Agencies in Punta Cana or Puerto Plata.
Can you be a dual citizen in the U.S. and Dominican Republic?
Dual citizenship is allowed
. You can keep your previous citizenship after becoming citizen of the Dominican Republic. Normal naturalization period is two years. Investors can be naturalized in one year.
Can I travel to Dominican Republic if my passport expires in 1 month?
Yes you will be okay
. Your U.S. passport only needs to be valid during your stay in the Dominican Republic and upon re-entry to the United States.
Are you a foreigner resident in the Dominican Republic?
Admission to the Dominican Republic
A resident is a foreign national who is staying in the country for an extended period and has obtained legal residency status, evidenced by a residency card
.
Is it expensive to visit Dominican Republic?
It is still
cheap compared to other Caribbean destinations
, with reasonable prices on the ground for independent travellers and budget package deals from the UK, Ireland and the US that include hotel, food and flight for those who want beach on a budget.
