Do you need cash to leave Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic charges at USD $20 departure tax that must be paid before leaving the airport. The departure tax may have been included in your package price and we recommend you speak with your Tour Operator/Travel Agent to clarify. Money: Dominican peso is the currency used in the Dominican Republic.



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If you have Dominican pesos feel free to tip using it however it is uncommon to tip more than 250 Pesos (5 Dollars). US dollars are preferred to other currencies as it is easier for the locals to exchange. We recommend you to have low denomination USDs for tipping.

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Is it the same QR code to enter and leave the country? No, the form must be filled out once for entry and once for departure, so you will have two QR codes in case of a round trip flight.

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The truth is lines can be 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on season and day of the week. High season starts when the northern hemisphere starts to get cold (November) and ends just after spring break, along with high occupancy of resorts and long lines at the airport.

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Departure tax to leave the Dominican Republic is US$20. Scheduled airlines include this charge in the price of the tickets.

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It is generally safe to leave the resort in Punta Cana, it is recommended that you don't do so by yourself and instead book safe Punta Cana Transportation.

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In general, you'll want to plan on tipping restaurant staff, the concierge, bartenders, housekeepers, the bellman, pool staff, and shuttle drivers at all-inclusive resorts. Impeccable service can always be rewarded with higher tips, but there are some accepted standards for travelers to lean on.

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