Dominican Republic
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of the Dominican Republic鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Dominican Republic聽set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .
Passport validity requirements
Up until 30 November 2025, British passport holders can enter and leave the Dominican Republic for tourism purposes, as long as their passport remains valid for the duration of their visit. Rules may change after this date. Check the for the latest information.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements.聽Renew your passport聽if you need to.聽聽
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Checks at border control
You may be refused entry if you do not have proof of onward or return travel when you arrive in the country.
Border officials will take your fingerprints and take a photograph of you before allowing you into the country.
Entry and exit form
You must fill in an . This form includes your:
- customs declaration
- international boarding and disembarking form
You can fill in the form up to 7 days before you arrive in the country. You鈥檒l get a QR code, which you may be asked to show at check-in, or when you arrive in or leave the country.聽聽聽聽
Visa requirements
You can visit the Dominican Republic for tourism without a visa for 30 days.
To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the
Extending your visit
You can pay to extend your visit up to 120 days by contacting .
Vaccine requirements
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the .
Depending on your circumstances, this may include a yellow fever certificate.聽
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For children aged 17 and under travelling alone, parents should check travel requirements with the airline and with .
Customs rules
There are strict rules about (in Spanish). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.