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Do I Need a Visa for the Dominican Republic?

If you are traveling to the Dominican Republic for purposes of tourism only, you can obtain a tourist card upon arrival that will permit a stay of up to 60 days. However, if you are traveling to the Dominican Republic for business, you will need to obtain a visa in advance of arrival. Business visas are granted for a single entry into the country, they are valid for one year from the date of issue, and they permit a stay in the Dominican Republic of 60 days or less. All travelers to the Dominican Republic, regardless of trip purpose, must have a valid passport upon arrival.

Sources: Embassy of the Dominican Republic and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for the Dominican Republic on Arrival?

Tourist cards, for people traveling to the Dominican Republic exclusively for purposes of tourism, can be purchased upon arrival and must be paid for in US dollars. Business visas, however, for people traveling to the Dominican Republic for commercial, professional, or business purposes, must be obtained in advance via the Embassy of the Dominican Republic.

What Types of Materials Support My Dominican Republic Visa Application?

To apply for a Dominican Republic visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the requirements of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic
• Driver’s License Copy
• Criminal Record Certificate
• Properly Completed Dominican Republic Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to the Dominican Republic, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter
• Previously Issued Visas to the Dominican Republic

Confused by the document requirements for travel to the Dominican Republic? Unsure of whether the purpose of your trip is classified as tourism or business? Let the Dominican Republic visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for the Dominican Republic?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a Dominican Republic visa simple, and we handle all details on your behalf. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of the Dominican Republic. Once your visa is issued, we pick the document up and securely mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to the Dominican Republic?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit the Dominican Republic. If you attempt to enter on an expired passport, you will be deported and forced to return directly to the United States. Do you need to get your passport renewed? We can expedite your passport so you get a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to prepare your health! There are diseases and health concerns in the Dominican Republic that are different from what a person faces in the US. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to the Dominican Republic.