Dominican Republic
Passports
Passports valid
for twice as long as the person will remain in the Dominican Republic required by all.Note
These nationals will also require Tourist Cards, which may be purchased on arrival.Tourist Cards
Issued to travelers visiting the Dominican Republic for tourist purposes for stays of up to two weeks. Tourist Cards can be applied for in advance at a cost of £8, or can be issued on arrival at a cost of US$10, though this can be a lengthy process. Extensions of up to three months are possible by visiting the Immigration Department in Santo Domingo; failure to do so will result in a surcharge at the airport upon departure.
Nationals of the following countries are eligible for a Tourist Card:
(a) 3. nationals of the countries mentioned in the chart above (except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Malta and Slovak Republic, who do need a visa);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Rep), Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Reunion, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia & Montenegro, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, US Virgin Islands and Venezuela.
(c) Nationals of Ukraine and Russia for a limited time.Validity
30 days.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/visa information.Application requirements
(a) Photocopy of the photo page of the passport, containing personal details of the applicant. (b) Fee, payable by postal order or bank draft. Applicant’s name and address must be written on the back. (c) Stamped, self-addressed A5 envelope for postal applications.
Note: Some foreign nationals with permanent legal residency in countries such as the UK need to get a note from the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, and may then be able to travel visa-free.Working days required
Seven if application made via the post.Visas
Required by all except:
(a) holders of a Tourist Card;
(b) 4. nationals of Argentina, Chile, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Peru and Uruguay may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa or Tourist Card.Note
In addition to a valid visa, nationals of China (PR) require an authorization from the Director of the Migration/Immigration Department.Types of visa and cost
Tourist (single entry): US$172 Business (single entry): US$292 There is no charge for visas for nationals of Italy, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Spain and the USA. Student: US$103 (US$52 (non-refundable) for each application form and the remainder is payable when the visa is approved.)Validity
Tourist visas and single-entry business visas are valid for 60 days. Multiple-entry business visas are valid for up to one year.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa information. Multiple entry visas can only be applied for once in the Dominican Republic.Application requirements
(a) Passport, valid for at least four months from the date of application. (b) Completed application form. (c) Four passport-size photos. (d) Fee (payable by cash or postal order). (e) Three months of bank account statements, plus any other proof of sufficient funds. (f) Stamped, registered self-addressed envelope for postal applications. (g) Employer's or school's reference letter. Tourist: (a)-(g) and, (h) Flight itinerary and reservation. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Reference letter or letter of invitation from a company in the Dominican Republic. Student: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter of request stating applicant's name, nationality and place of residence. (i) Acceptance letter from the university of center of learning. (j) Certificate of good conduct or equivalent, issued no more than 30 days before application. (k) Certificate from the health authority of the applicant's country of residence.Working days required
Two weeks. Approximately four weeks for visas which have to be referred to the authorities in the Dominican Republic, unless requested by fax (the cost of which must be paid by the applicant). In cases of emergency, documents may be processed in one working day. There is a £100 fee for this service.Temporary residence
Consult the Consulate or Consular section at the Embassy; see Passport/Visa Information.
Test required for anyone planning to reside, study or work
US$20 for a stay of up to two weeks and US$25 for more than two weeks. Passengers in direct transit and children under two years of age are exempt. A 'stay tax' is also levied on all passengers staying longer than three months: DOP60.48 (three to nine months); DOP100.80 (nine to 12 months) or DOP160.16 - DOP600.32 (one year or more
Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the UK
139 Inverness Terrace, Bayswater, London, W2 6JF, UK
Tel: (020) 7727 6285.
Website: www.dominicanembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1400.Honorary Consulate of the Dominican Republic in the UK
539 Martin's Building, 4 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 3SX, UK
Tel: (0151) 236 0722.
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 0930-1230.Embassy and Consulate of the Dominican Republic in the USA
1715 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 6280.
Website: www.domrep.org
Most visits to the Dominican Republic are trouble-free but there has been an increase in violent crime.
Travelers should also should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
