Entry/Exit Requirements

U.S. Citizen to Dominican Republic

All Americans traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter the United States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed-loop cruises), including ferry service, on June 1, 2009. Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea may present government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization). Starting June 1, 2009, all travelers must present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport or a passport card for entry to the United States.  While passport cards and enhanced driver’s licenses are sufficient for entry into the United States, they may not be accepted by the particular country you plan to visit; please be sure to check with your cruise line and countries of destination for any foreign entry requirements.

For information concerning entry and exit requirements, travelers may contact the Embassy of the Dominican Republic at 1715 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20008, tel. (202) 332-6280. There are also Dominican consulates in Boston, Chicago (Northfield, IL), Mayaguez, Miami, New Orleans, New York, and San Juan. Visit the Embassy of the Dominican Republic web site for the most current visa information .

VISAS: Visitors who do not obtain a Dominican visa prior to entry must purchase a tourist card upon arrival to enter the country. Tourist cards cost ten U.S. dollars, which must be paid in U.S. currency. Tourist cards may be purchased at the Dominican Embassy in Washington or Dominican Consulates prior to arrival, as well as at Dominican airports at the time of entry. Tourist cards normally permit a legal stay of up to 60 days. Visitors who would like to extend their time in the Dominican Republic should visit the Migration Department in Santo Domingo and request an extension. Failure to request an extension will subject the visitor to a surcharge at the airport upon departure.

TRAVEL OF CHILDREN AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Strict exit requirements apply to minors under 18 years of age (of any nationality) who are residents in the Dominican Republic. Such children traveling alone, without one parent, or with anyone other than the parent(s), must present written authorization from a parent or legal guardian. This authorization must be in Spanish, and it must be notarized at a Dominican consulate in the United States or notarized and then certified at the Dominican Attorney General’s office (Procuraduria de la Republica) if done in the Dominican Republic. Though not a requirement for non-resident minors (in the Dominican Republic), the U.S. Embassy recommends that any minor traveling to the Dominican Republic without one or both parents have a notarized document from the parent(s). In addition to clarifying the reason for travel, this will facilitate departure from the Dominican Republic.

For more information about U.S. travel requirements, please visit their website at www.travel.state.gov/travel

U.K. Citizen to Dominican Republic

All visitors require a tourist card, which can be obtained before travel from the Embassy of the Dominican Republic , or on arrival at the airport at a cost of US$10 or equivalent. The Embassy website provides more information.

Tourist cards are initially valid for a 30-day stay but can be extended locally by paying for an extension when departing the country. Visitors should ensure they have a valid passport for twice the length of the duration of their stay. Departure tax is US$20.  Scheduled airlines sometimes include this charge in the price of the ticket so you should check with your tour operator or travel provider about this. 

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN: According to the Dominican Republic authorities, visitors under 18 traveling to the Dominican Republic do not require written authorization from their parents as long as they enter and leave with the same person/people. If visitors between the ages of 13 and 18 are traveling alone, or with a group with no one over 18, then similarly parental authorization is not required as long as the composition of the party is the same on entry and exit.  If visitors under 18 do not intend to leave the Dominican Republic with the same person/people that they entered with, then they must carry a sworn affidavit drawn up by a solicitor and signed by their parents/legal guardian authorising that.  This affidavit needs to be legalized by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Dominican Republic Embassy.  You should contact the Dominican Republic Embassy if you have any queries about these requirements.  

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