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What ID do you need to fly to Dominican Republic?

Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic as a whole needs a valid passport from with at least one blank page for an entry stamp is required to enter the country. A $10 tourist fee and a $20 departure tax are also necessary when visiting the Dominican Republic.



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Foreigners entering the Dominican Republic as tourists must comply with the following requirements:
  • Passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months.
  • Air, maritime or land ticket of entrance and return.
  • A permanent address in the Dominican Republic.


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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.

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Foreigners entering the Dominican Republic as tourists must comply with the following requirements: Passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months. Air, maritime or land ticket of entrance and return. A permanent address in the Dominican Republic.

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All United States citizens must travel with a valid passport to enter the Dominican Republic. In addition, you'll need to obtain a travel visa if your visits are not shorter than 30 days before traveling (online through the Dominican Embassy) or a tourist card upon arrival at the airport for $10.

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Yes, TSA is able to verify your identity without an ID if you are flying domestically. They may ask you additional questions and request additional forms of identification, such as a passport or birth certificate, to confirm your identity.

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The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights. You may not have heard about the U.S. passport card before. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet.

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If you are traveling internationally you will still need your passport. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need one valid form of identification – either your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative such as a passport, not both.

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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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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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Be aware that the “enhanced driver's licenses” or “enhanced ID cards” offered by many states are not accepted by Dominican authorities for ferry travel from Puerto Rico. We strongly recommend that all U.S. citizens have a valid U.S. passport in their possession prior to their arrival in the Dominican Republic.

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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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In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.

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TSA will accept expired driver's licenses or state-issued ID a year after expiration. DHS has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline to May 7, 2025.

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You can travel without a passport in the following countries: Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Northern Mariana Islands.

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The officer will insert each photo ID into the CAT unit where the ID is scanned and analyzed. CAT is linked electronically to the Secure Flight database, which confirms travelers' flight details, ensuring they are ticketed for travel that day.

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