Is there a $10 fee to enter the Dominican Republic?

All tourists entering the Dominican Republic are required to pay a US $10 entry fee in cash. If you're arriving by air, you don't need to worry about this - the fee is now included in the airfare. If you're entering via Haiti, Cuba or another Caribbean location, though, be prepared to pay the fee.



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This means that the fee for entry into the country which was previously paid upon arrival at the airport will now be included in your airline ticket. By Dominican law, there's also a US$20 departure tax, the cost of which is usually included in your airfare (verify with your carrier).

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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's always a good idea to carry around some cash for small expenses, like cab rides, or for that rare occasion when a restaurant or small shop doesn't take plastic, which can happen if you're dining at a neighborhood joint or buying from a small vendor. U.S. dollars are accepted everywhere.

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The average cost for a meal at a mid-range restaurant is $15 to $20, and for drinks, it is $4 to $5. If you prefer cheaper options like street food, it can cost around $5 to $10 per meal. Therefore, you should expect to spend around $30 to $40 per day on food and drinks, which totals around $210 to $280 for a week.

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The form can be filled out 72 hours before arrival to the Dominican Republic, until right before going through immigration you will have time to fill it out, but leaving it to the last minute is not recommended.

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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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11 things to know before travelling to the Dominican Republic
  1. The culture is very welcoming. ...
  2. You can only get the Dominican peso in the country. ...
  3. You may not need a Tourist Card. ...
  4. The concept of time is a little different. ...
  5. Merengue is the soul of the country. ...
  6. Dominicans dress to impress. ...
  7. You can't drink the tap water.


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Preferred tipping currency 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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