Visitor & short-stay visas
Dominican Tourist Card & e-Ticket (visa-free entry)
For most tourists, this is the standard way to enter: visa-free with a passport and the mandatory free e-Ticket, which now includes the tourist card.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Visa-exempt nationality list and the exact visa-free stay length / overstay fee scale should be confirmed with MIREX and DGM; standard stay length is not stated as a single fixed figure on the official page reviewed.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Dominican Republic government website before you apply.
- Official name
- e-Ticket (tarjeta electrónica de entrada y salida) incorporating the Tourist Card
- Route type
- Visa-free entry for tourism (visa-exempt nationalities)
- Cost
- e-Ticket form is free; tourist card ~US$10, usually included in airfare
- Verify current tourist-card amount on the DGM portal
- How to enter
- Passport plus completed e-Ticket before airline check-in
Who it is for
- Tourists and short-stay visitors from visa-exempt countries
- All air passengers (Dominican and foreign) must complete the e-Ticket regardless of visa status
Requirements
- Valid passport (six months' validity recommended; temporary relaxed rules apply for some nationalities until 31 December 2026)
- Completed e-Ticket form for both arrival and departure
- Tourist card fee (normally included in airfare) where applicable
What you can do
- Enter for tourism / short visits
- An extension fee applies on departure for stays beyond the permitted period, on a sliding scale
How to apply
- Complete the free e-Ticket at eticket.migracion.gob.do once flight details are known
- Carry your passport and e-Ticket confirmation to the airport
- Complete a new e-Ticket for departure
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.