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What does a US citizen need to travel to Dominican Republic?

What does a US citizen need to travel to the Dominican Republic?
  • Firstly, you need a valid U.S. passport with blank pages.
  • Secondly, you need a tourist card to enter the country.
  • Thirdly, tickets and documents for return or onward travel.




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A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S. citizens seeking to enter or transit through the Dominican Republic. Authorities have not made any exception to this policy for travelers arriving from Puerto Rico. Dominican immigration authorities will deny entry to persons arriving without a valid travel document.

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How many days in advance should I fill out the form? The form can be filled out since 72 hours before arrival to Dominican Republic, until right before going through immigration.

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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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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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Brushing teeth with tap water in the Dominican Republic is not recommended unless the water quality is guaranteed to be filtered or treated. In most cases, using boiled, filtered, or bottled water is a safer option for traveling.

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This form must be filled out by all passengers, whether Dominican or foreign, entering or leaving the Dominican Republic.. When does the physical form disappear? As of April 1st, 2021, the physical forms can no longer be used; digital filling will be mandatory from this date onward.

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Baggage is declared upon arrival on the island and when you depart. Do NOT bring illegal drugs, animal products and agricultural items. CURRENCY: The Peso is the National currency of the Dominican Republic.

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All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

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