Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passports valid for 6 months after date of departure
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 provided travelling for business or
touristic purposes;
(b) 2. nationals of France and
Germany holding a National Identity Card.
These nationals will also require Tourist Cards,
which may be purchased on arrival.
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.
(c) 3. nationals of the countries mentioned in
the chart above;
(d) nationals of Albania, Andorra, Antigua
& Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas,
Barbados, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Dominica, Georgia, Hungary, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Korea (Rep. of), FYR Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Paraguay,
Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, St Kitts
& Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San
Marino, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Surinam, Switzerland,
Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Ukraine,
Uzbekistan, Venezuela and Yugoslavia (Serbia &
Montenegro);
(e) foreign nationals who are permanent
residents of Canada, EU countries, USA and Venezuela.
Proof of residency in one of these countries is required,
stamped on a valid passport.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
(a) Photocopy of the photo page of the passport, containing
personal details of the applicant. (b) For permanent legal
residents of the countries listed under (e) above, a photocopy
of their residency permit as stamped on passport. (c) Fee,
payable by postal order or bank draft. Applicant’s name and
address must be written on the back. (d) Stamped,
self-addressed A5 envelope for postal applications.
Required by all except holders of a Tourist card:
In addition to a valid visa, nationals China (PR) require
an authorisation from the Director of the
Migration/Immigration Department.
Tourist and Business (single entry);
Business (multiple-entry). All visas cost $100.
Tourist visas and single-entry Business visas are valid for
60 days. Multiple-entry Business visas are valid for up to 1
year.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Multiple entry visas can only be applied for once
in the Dominican Republic.
(a) Valid passport. (b) Application form and seal stamps.
(c) 4 passport-size photographs. (d) Fee. (e) Stamped,
self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
Up to 7 days for Tourist Cards; up to 4 weeks for Tourist
and Business 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).
Consult the Consulate or Consular section at the Embassy.
Street address: Avenida M�xico esq., 30 de Marzo,
Edificio D, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Postal
address: Apdo 497, Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic
Tel: 221 4660. Fax: 682 3806.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dominicana.com.do/
Malaria risk, exclusively in the malignant falciparum
form, exists throughout the year in rural areas of the
western provinces of Casta�uelas, Hondo Valle and Repillo
Salcedo. Chloroquine is the recommended prophylaxis.
All water should be regarded as being potentially
contaminated and sterilisation should be considered essential.
Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should
have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is
pasteurised. Powdered or tinned milk is available. Only eat
well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad
and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled.
Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is endemic. Avoid
swimming and paddling in fresh water. Swimming pools which are
well-chlorinated and maintained are safe.
Diffuse
cutaneous leishmaniasis has been reported. Hepatitis A
and B may occur. Outbreaks of dengue fever occur in
the area.
Rabies may be present. For those at high
risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you
are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more
information consult the Health appendix.
Health insurance (to include emergency repatriation) is
strongly recommended.
Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Jan 6 Epiphany.
Jan 21 Our Lady of Altagracia. Jan 26 Duarte’s
Birthday. Feb 27 Independence Day. Mar 29 Good
Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 30 Corpus Christi.
Aug 4 Foundation Day of Santo Domingo. Aug 16
Restoration Day. Sep 24 Our Lady of Las Mercedes.
Nov 6 Constitution Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Destination Guide – Dominican Republic
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Note
Tourist Cards
Nationals of the following countries are
eligible for a Tourist card
Application to
Application requirements
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
2
Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
| British | yes | 3 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 3 | yes |
| Canadian | 1 | 3 | yes |
| USA | 1 | 3 | yes |
| Other EU | 2 | 3 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | yes | yes |
| Secretar�a de Estado de Turismo (Ministry of Tourism) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 1 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 2 | n/a |