Up to 30 days on the standard tourist entry. You can extend up to 120 days by requesting an extension at the Dirección General de Migración before your tourist card expires; otherwise a sliding-scale overstay fee is charged on departure.

Home/from/Canada/to/Dominican Republic

🇨🇦Canada

🇩🇴Dominican RepublicCA-DO

Canada to Dominican Republic visa requirements

Q: What is the E-Ticket and is it mandatory?

Yes, it is mandatory for everyone. The E-Ticket is a free electronic form at eticket.migracion.gob.do combining migration, customs and health declarations. Complete it within 72 hours before both arrival and departure; it generates a QR code you must present.

Q: How much is the tourist card and how do I pay it?

It costs US$10. If you arrive by air it is already included in your airline ticket price, so you pay nothing extra at the airport. Travelers arriving by sea pay it at the port of entry.

Q: How long must my passport be valid?

As an exceptional measure through 31 December 2026, Canadians may enter with a passport valid for the duration of their stay. After that date the standard rule of at least 6 months beyond your arrival date applies.

Q: Is the Dominican Republic in the Schengen area?

No. The DR is a Caribbean nation and is not part of Schengen, so the Schengen 90/180-day rule and ETIAS do not apply. Its own visa-waiver and tourist-card rules apply instead.

Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for tourism in the Dominican Republic. You may enter visa-free for up to 30 days (extendable to 120 days). You must complete the free online E-Ticket migration form before arrival, and the mandatory US$10 tourist card is bundled into your airfare for air arrivals. Canada is on the Dominican Republic's visa-waiver list, so Canadian ordinary passport holders can travel to the DR for tourism without any visa for stays of up to 30 days, which can be extended up to 120 days by applying at the Dirección General de Migración before the tourist card expires. There is no traditional visa to apply for. Two requirements still apply to every traveler: (1) the mandatory free electronic E-Ticket (entry/exit migration, customs and health declaration) submitted online at eticket.migracion.gob.do, which generates a QR code for entry and exit; and (2) the US$10 tourist card, which since 2018 is automatically included in the price of air tickets for travelers arriving by air (those arriving by sea/land pay it separately). As an exceptional measure through December 31, 2026, Canadians may enter with a passport valid only for the duration of their stay; after that date the standard six-months-beyond-arrival validity applies. The Dominican Republic is not in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

Policy alertWatch this route for rule changesSave this passport and destination for email summaries and optional browser notifications.Subscribe →Canada (PR)Living in Canada as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (tourist card + E-Ticket)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days, extendable to 120 days

per entry

Entries

Multiple (each visit treated separately)

from issue date

Visa fee

US$10 tourist card (included in airfare for air arrivals); E-Ticket free

consular fee only

Processing time

Instant — no advance visa; E-Ticket completed online before travel

standard track

Validity

Single visit; passport valid for duration of stay (until 31 Dec 2026), then 6 months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your eligibility

As a Canadian ordinary passport holder you are on the DR visa-waiver list. No visa application is needed for a tourist stay of up to 30 days.

· No visa· Tourism

/02

Check passport validity

Until 31 December 2026 a passport valid for the duration of your stay is accepted. After that date, ensure at least 6 months validity beyond your arrival date.

· Passport

/03

Complete the online E-Ticket

Within 72 hours before travel, fill out the free electronic entry/exit migration form at eticket.migracion.gob.do. It combines migration, customs and health declarations and generates a QR code.

· Mandatory· Online· Free

/04

Save your QR code

Download or print the QR code produced by the E-Ticket. Airlines may ask for it at check-in, and you present it to immigration on arrival and departure.

· QR code

/05

Confirm the tourist card is covered

For air arrivals the US$10 tourist card is bundled into your ticket price. If arriving by sea or a private vessel, be ready to pay US$10 at the port of entry.

· US$10

/06

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport and E-Ticket QR code at the airport. You may be asked to show proof of accommodation, a return ticket and sufficient funds.

· Entry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

Canada -> Dominican Republic · Visa-free entry (tourist card + E-Ticket)

0 / 10 complete

Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredCanadian passport (valid for duration of stay until 31 Dec 2026; 6 months after)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted E-Ticket QR code (eticket.migracion.gob.do)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredUS$10 tourist card (included in airfare for air arrivals)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation / hotel address

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

OptionalMigration extension request if staying beyond 30 days

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

optional

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

Official sourcesGovernment of Canada — Travel advice for Dominican Republic Go Dominican Republic (Official Tourism) — Entry Requirements Dirección General de Migración — E-Ticket (Official)

Application link included: Government of Canada — Travel advice for Dominican Republic

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visaUS$0No visa required for Canadian tourists

Tourist cardUS$10Included in airfare for air arrivals; paid at port for sea arrivals

E-Ticket migration formUS$0Free on the official government site; beware paid scam sites

Overstay feeFrom ~US$50+Sliding-scale fee paid on departure if you stay beyond 30 days

Total estimateUS$0 — US$10incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free at port of entry

Immediate on arrival

No advance visa needed; E-Ticket completed online beforehand and tourist card bundled into airfare.

E-Ticket online submission

Minutes; do within 72 hours of travel

Complete the free migration/customs/health form online to receive your QR code.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-waiver agreement

Canada is on the Dominican Republic's list of countries whose citizens may enter for tourism without a visa.

High

/02

Short tourist stay

Tourist visits of up to 30 days are covered visa-free, with extension to 120 days available locally.

High

/03

Tourist card system

Entry is granted via a US$10 tourist card rather than a consular visa; for air travel it is pre-paid in the airfare.

High

/04

E-Ticket digitization

The DR replaced paper forms with a single mandatory online E-Ticket for all arrivals and departures.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Canada to Dominican Rep. route verified

Confirmed visa-free tourist entry for Canadian passport holders against Government of Canada travel advisory and the official Go Dominican Republic site: up to 30 days, free mandatory E-Ticket, US$10 tourist card included in airfare, and the passport-validity exemption through 31 Dec 2026.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa for the Dominican Republic?—

No. Canadian ordinary passport holders can enter visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days. You only need a valid passport, the free online E-Ticket, and the US$10 tourist card (normally included in your airfare).

What is the E-Ticket and is it mandatory?+

How much is the tourist card and how do I pay it?+

How long can I stay?+

How long must my passport be valid?+

Is the Dominican Republic in the Schengen area?+

/11 — Passport tools