What ID do you need to travel to Dominican Republic?

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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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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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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Acceptable ID for domestic US travel
  • US passport.
  • US passport card.
  • Department of Homeland (DHS) Security Trusted Traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • US Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and Department of Defense civilians)
  • Permanent Resident Card.
  • Border crossing card.


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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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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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U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and these territories:
  • American Samoa.
  • Guam.
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • U.S. Virgin Islands.


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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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Instead, a tourist card is a lot easier to obtain, and all you need is a passport and a means of payment. The passport has to be valid, and the means of payment can be a credit/debit card or even a Paypal account.

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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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The American Citizen Services Section wants to remind all U.S. citizens not to travel outside the United States without a valid U.S. passport. While dual citizens may be able to travel abroad with alternative documentation, all U.S. citizens are required to present a U.S. passport to re-enter the United States.

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Illegal drugs, animal, horticultural and agricultural products are prohibited. The prescription medication you bring for personal use should be in its original container. Find out what items you can bring home with you and in what quantities by reading the information on customs and duty for your own country.

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