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Country Guide > Caribbean > Dominican Republic | |
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Passport/Visa
Passports Passports valid for twice as long as the person will remain in the Dominican Republic required by all except: (a) 1. nationals of Canada and the USA holding appropriate ID such as a Birth Certificate or a Driver’s Licence accompanied by a photo ID document, provided travelling for business or touristic purposes; (b) 2. nationals of Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands holding a National Identity Card at the discretion of immigration. Note These nationals will also require Tourist Cards, which may be purchased on arrival. Tourist Cards Issued to travellers visiting the Dominican Republic for touristic 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, Japan, 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 Republic of), Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Reunion, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, US Virgin Islands and Venezuela. Validity 30 days. Application to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. 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 verbal note from the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, and may then be able to travel visa-free. In the UK, the passport containing the stamp of right to remain in the UK must be presented along with £50 in person. Working days required Seven. Visas Required by all except: (a) holders of a Tourist Card; (b) nationals of Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Iceland, 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 authorisation from the Director of the Migration/Immigration Department. Types of visa and cost Tourist (single entry): £130. Business (single entry): £200. There is no charge for visas for nationals of Italy, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Spain and the USA. Student: £60. 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 Contact Addresses section. 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 centre 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 Contact Addresses section. |