The  TOURIST CARD  is a tax charged by the Dominican Republic to those who visit our country. The Tourist Card fee is included in the air ticket.

If you want to travel to the Dominican Republic for tourism, and you are a , a tourist visa is NOT required. It is sufficient to have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of travel.

If you wish to consult the requirements for the different types of visas, please consult the website:  www.consuladord.com

In the meantime, you may email us for further questions or concerns, at consularqatar@mirex.gob.do

A) Who can enter the Dominican Republic WITHOUT A VISA carrying a DIPLOMATIC, OFFICIAL OR SERVICE PASSPORT? (By reciprocal agreement).

  1. Argentina.
  2. Belize.
  3. Brazil.
  4. Chili.
  5. Colombia.
  6. South Korea.
  7. Costa Rica.
  8. Ecuador.
  9. The Savior.
  10. France. (For a stay of less than 90 days every six months, by order of the French government).
  11. Guatemala.
  12. Honduras.
  13. Israel.
  14. Japan.
  15. Morocco.
  16. Mexico. (In the case of official passports carrying a valid United States visa, by provision of the Mexican government).
  17. Nicaragua.
  18. Panama.
  19. Paraguay.
  20. Peru.
  21. Republic of China. (Taiwan).
  22. Russia.
  23. Switzerland.
  24. Trinidad and Tobago.
  25. Ukraine.
  26. Uruguay.
  27. Vietnam. (Socialist Rep.).

B) Who DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA or TOURIST CARD to enter the Dominican Republic?

  1. Argentina.
  2. Chili.
  3. South Korea.
  4. Ecuador.
  5. Israel.
  6. Japan.
  7. Peru.
  8. Uruguay.

C) Who CAN ENTER the Dominican Republic ONLY with a TOURIST CARD? (For tourist purposes exclusively).

  1. Akrotiri and Dhekelia. (United Kingdom).
  2. Germany.
  3. Andorra.
  4. Eel. (United Kingdom).
  5. Old and bearded.
  6. Aruba.
  7. Australia.
  8. Austria.
  9. Bahamas.
  10. Bahrain.
  11. Barbados.
  12. Belgium.
  13. Belize.
  14. Bermuda. (United Kingdom).
  15. Bolivia.
  16. Bonaire. (Netherlands Antilles).
  17. Botswana.
  18. Brazil.
  19. Brunei.
  20. Bulgaria.
  21. Canada.
  22. Cyprus.
  23. Vatican City. (Holy See).
  24. Colombia.
  25. Costa Rica.
  26. Croatia.
  27. Curaçao. (Netherlands Antilles).
  28. Denmark.
  29. Dominica.
  30. The Savior.
  31. United Arab Emirates.
  32. Scotland. (United Kingdom).
  33. Slovakia.
  34. Slovenia.
  35. Spain.
  36. United States of America.
  37. Estonia.
  38. Fiji.
  39. Finland.
  40. France.
  41. Welsh. (United Kingdom).
  42. Gibraltar. (United Kingdom).
  43. Greece.
  44. Grenade.
  45. Greenland (Denmark).
  46. Greenland (Norway).
  47. Guadeloupe. (France).
  48. Guam. (USA).
  49. Guatemala.
  50. English guiana
  51. French Guyana. (France).
  52. Hawaii. (USA).
  53. Holland.
  54. Honduras.
  55. Hong Kong. (Valid for holders of the special passport of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China).
  56. Hungary.
  57. Ireland.
  58. North Ireland. (United Kingdom).
  59. Cocos Island. (Australia).
  60. Cook Island. (New Zealand).
  61. Christmas Island. (Australia).
  62. Faroe Island. (Denmark).
  63. Norfolk Island. (Australia).
  64. Palau Island. (USA).
  65. Iceland.
  66. Cayman Islands. (United Kingdom).
  67. Falkland Islands. (United Kingdom).
  68. Northern Mariana Islands.
  69. Marshall Islands.
  70. Solomon Islands.
  71. Sandwich Islands. (United Kingdom).
  72. Tokelau Islands.
  73. Turks and Caicos Islands.
  74. Wallis and Futuna Islands. (France).
  75. Italy.
  76. Jamaica.
  77. Kazakhstan
  78. Kiribati.
  79. Kuwait.
  80. Latvia. (Latvia).
  81. Liechtenstein.
  82. Lithuania.
  83. Luxembourg.
  84. Macau. (Valid for holders of the special passport of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China).
  85. Macedonia.
  86. Malaysia.
  87. Malt.
  88. Martinique. (France).
  89. Mauricio.
  90. Mayen. (Norway).
  91. Mayotte. (France).
  92. Mexico.
  93. Micronesia. (Federated States of Micronesia).
  94. Monaco.
  95. Montserrat. (United Kingdom).
  96. Namibia.
  97. Nauru.
  98. Nicaragua.
  99. Niue. (New Zealand).
  100. Norway.
  101. New Caledonia. (France).
  102. New Zealand.
  103. Panama.
  104. Papua New Guinea.
  105. Paraguay.
  106. French Polynesia. (France).
  107. Poland.
  108. Portugal.
  109. Puerto Rico. (USA).
  110. Qatar
  111. Czech Republic.
  112. Republic of South Africa.
  113. Slovak Republic.
  114. Meeting. (France).
  115. Romania.
  116. Russia.
  117. Saba Island. (Netherlands Antilles).
  118. Saint Kitts and Nevis.
  119. American Samoa.
  120. Saint Eustace. (Netherlands Antilles).
  121. San Marino.
  122. Saint Martin (Netherlands Antilles).
  123. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  124. Saint Helena. (United Kingdom).
  125. St. Lucia.
  126. Serbia
  127. Seychelles.
  128. Singapore.
  129. St. Croix. (USA).
  130. St. John. (USA).
  131. St. Thomas. (USA).
  132. Sweden.
  133. Switzerland.
  134. Surinam.
  135. Svalbard. (Norway).
  136. Thailand
  137. Taiwan
  138. Tokelau. (New Zealand).
  139. Tonga.
  140. Trinidad and Tobago.
  141. Turkey.
  142. Tuvalu
  143. Ukraine.
  144. Vanuatu.

D) Who requires a VISA to enter the Dominican Republic?

  1. Afghanistan.
  2. Albania.
  3. Angola.
  4. Saudi Arabia.
  5. Algeria.
  6. Armenia.
  7. Azerbaijan.
  8. Bangladesh
  9. Benin.
  10. Belarus.
  11. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  12. Burkina Faso.
  13. Burundi.
  14. Bhutan
  15. Cape Verde.
  16. Cambodia.
  17. Cameroon.
  18. Chad.
  19. China People’s Republic.
  20. Comoros.
  21. Congo. (Brazzaville).
  22. Congo. (Kinshasa).
  23. Congo Democratic Republic.
  24. North Korea.
  25. Ivory Coast.
  26. Cuba.
  27. Egypt.
  28. Eritrea.
  29. Ethiopia.
  30. Philippines
  31. Gabon.
  32. Gambia.
  33. Georgia.
  34. Ghana.
  35. Guinea.
  36. Equatorial Guinea.
  37. Guinea-Bissau.
  38. Haiti.
  39. India.
  40. Indonesia.
  41. Iraq.
  42. Iran.
  43. Jordan.
  44. Kenya.
  45. Kyrgyzstan.
  46. Kosovo. (Serbia).
  47. Laos.
  48. Lesotho.
  49. Lebanon.
  50. Liberia.
  51. Libya.
  52. Madagascar.
  53. Malawi.
  54. Maldives.
  55. Mali.
  56. Morocco.
  57. Mauritania.
  58. Moldova.
  59. Mongolia.
  60. Montenegro.
  61. Mozambique.
  62. Myanmar.
  63. Nepal.
  64. Niger.
  65. Nigeria.
  66. Niue.
  67. Norfolk.
  68. Oman.
  69. Pakistan.
  70. Palau.
  71. Palestine.
  72. Pitcairn. (France).
  73. Central African Republic.
  74. Rwanda.
  75. Occidental Sahara.
  76. Samoa. (German).
  77. Saint Peter and Miquelon. (France).
  78. Sao Tome and Principe.
  79. Senegal.
  80. Sierra Leone.
  81. Syria.
  82. Somalia.
  83. Somaliland.
  84. Sri Lanka.
  85. Swaziland.
  86. Sudan.
  87. Tanzania.
  88. Tajikistan.
  89. East Timor.
  90. Togo.
  91. Transnistria.
  92. Tunisia.
  93. Turkmenistan.
  94. Uganda.
  95. Uzbekistan.
  96. Venezuela.
  97. Vietnam.
  98. Yemen.
  99. Djibouti.
  100. Zaire.
  101. Zambia.
  102. Zimbabwe

GENERAL NOTES

  1. All nationals of countries with a valid visa or residence card from the European Union, the United States of America, Canada or Great Britain, can enter the national territory of the Dominican Republic with the simple presentation of the Tourist Card. (Decree 691-07 dated December 18, 2007).
  2. All foreigners who enter the Dominican Republic, whether with a visa or tourist card, must be provided with their valid passport, with minimum validity and maintain its validity during the stay and exit from the Dominican territory.
  3. All foreigners who wish to enter the Dominican Republic for business matters must apply for a Business Visa, simple or multiple, in the consular missions of the Dominican Republic abroad, despite being included in the list of countries that can enter with a tourist card, since the latter can only be used for tourist purposes exclusively. Business visas will be granted by the Dominican Consulates in accordance with the provisions contained in Resolution No. 01-08 , dated February 7, 2008 of MIREX.
  4. Visa applications will be received and authorized exclusively by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the current mechanisms, restrictions and procedures established by the Vice Minister for Consular and Migratory Affairs.
  5. In case a person needs a visa and there is no Dominican Consulate in the country where they are, they should go to the nearest country’s Consulate.
  6. In case a person wants to extend their visit while they are in the Dominican Republic, they can go through the offices of the General Directorate of Migration and request an extension, applicable for one time.
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