🇬🇧UNITED KINGDOM

🏳DOGB-DO

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit DO?

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

The E-Ticket is a mandatory online entry/exit and customs form at eticket.migracion.gob.do. It is completely free and produces a QR code you show at check-in, entry and exit.

Q: Is there still a paper tourist card to buy?

The old paper tourist card has been replaced by the E-Ticket system. The US$10 tourist card charge is normally already included in your airfare.

Q: How long can I stay and can I extend?

You can stay visa-free for up to 30 days. You can pay to extend up to 120 days by contacting the Dominican immigration service.

Q: Will I be fingerprinted on arrival?

Yes. Border officials take your fingerprints and photograph on arrival as a standard part of the immigration process.

UK ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Dominican Republic for tourism. You can stay visa-free for up to 30 days. There is no visa fee, but every traveller must complete the free, mandatory online E-Ticket (entry/exit form with customs declaration) before arrival. British citizens holding an ordinary passport can travel to the Dominican Republic for tourism without any visa, entering visa-free for up to 30 days (extendable to 120 days for a fee with the Dominican immigration service). The old paper "tourist card" has been fully replaced by the electronic E-Ticket, a free online form completed at eticket.migracion.gob.do that generates a QR code shown at check-in, entry and exit. The US$10 tourist card charge and the US$20 departure tax are normally bundled into the airfare, so most travellers pay nothing separately at the border. Passport validity has been relaxed: under an exceptional measure in force until 31 December 2026, UK passports only need to be valid for the duration of the stay rather than the usual six months. Travellers should carry proof of onward/return travel and accommodation, as entry can be refused without it. On arrival, border officers take fingerprints and a photograph. This is confirmed by UK GOV.UK travel advice, the official Dominican tourism board, and the Dominican Directorate General of Migration.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE 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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (no visa required); mandatory free E-Ticket

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (extendable to 120 days for a fee)

per entry

Entries

Single entry per E-Ticket (new E-Ticket for each trip)

from issue date

Visa fee

US$0 visa fee; tourist card US$10 and departure tax US$20 normally included in airfare

consular fee only

Processing time

E-Ticket issued instantly online

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for duration of stay (exceptional rule until 31 Dec 2026; standard rule is 6 months)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm visa-free eligibility

As a UK ordinary passport holder travelling for tourism, you need no visa for stays of up to 30 days. No application or embassy visit is required.

· No visa· 30 days

/02

Check your passport validity

Until 31 December 2026 your passport only needs to be valid for the duration of your stay. After that date the standard 6-month validity rule may apply, so renew early if your trip is later.

· Valid for stay· Exceptional rule to 31 Dec 2026

/03

Book flights with onward/return ticket

Buy a round-trip or onward ticket and arrange accommodation. Border officials can refuse entry without proof of onward travel and a local address.

· Return ticket· Accommodation proof

/04

Complete the free E-Ticket online

Fill in the mandatory E-Ticket at eticket.migracion.gob.do up to 7 days before arrival. It covers entry, exit and customs and generates a QR code. It is completely free.

· eticket.migracion.gob.do· Free

/05

Save your QR code

Download or print the QR code. You may be asked for it at airline check-in, on arrival, and again when leaving the country.

· QR code· Check-in and exit

/06

Clear immigration on arrival

At the airport, officers scan your QR code, take your fingerprints and photograph, and admit you for up to 30 days. The tourist card and departure tax are usually already in your airfare.

· Biometrics taken· Taxes in airfare

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

UK ordinary passport valid for the duration of your stay (6 months recommended for trips after 31 Dec 2026)

required

Completed E-Ticket QR code (entry and exit) from eticket.migracion.gob.do

required

Confirmed return or onward travel ticket

required

Proof of accommodation / local address in the Dominican Republic

required

Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay

recommended

Travel/medical insurance covering your trip

recommended

Printed or offline copy of the E-Ticket QR code as backup

recommended

Note of the date your 30-day stay expires to avoid overstay fines

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visaUS$0No visa required for UK passport holders for tourism up to 30 days

E-Ticket (entry/exit form)US$0Mandatory online form; completely free at the official migration portal

Tourist cardUS$10Normally already included in your airline ticket fare

Departure taxUS$20Usually included in the airfare; not collected separately at most airports

Stay extension (optional)VariesPaid to the Dominican immigration service to extend beyond 30 days, up to 120 days

Total estimateUS$0 — US$30incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

E-Ticket online

Instant

Complete the free mandatory E-Ticket up to 7 days before arrival; the QR code is issued immediately.

On-arrival immigration

Same day at the airport

Visa-free admission is granted on arrival after biometrics and QR scan; no advance approval needed.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No onward/return ticket

Border officials can deny entry to travellers who cannot show proof of onward or return travel.

Medium

/02

E-Ticket not completed

The E-Ticket is mandatory; airlines may refuse boarding without the QR code at check-in.

Medium

/03

Passport validity issues after 2026

Once the exceptional measure ends on 31 Dec 2026, travellers with under 6 months passport validity may be refused.

Low

/04

Insufficient proof of funds or accommodation

Visitors must show a local address and adequate funds; failure can lead to refusal.

Low

/05

Overstaying the 30-day limit

Staying beyond the permitted period without an extension results in overstay fines at departure.

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

United Kingdom to Dominican Rep. route verified

Confirmed visa-free tourist entry up to 30 days with mandatory free E-Ticket, against GOV.UK travel advice, the official Dominican tourism board, and the Dominican Directorate General of Migration. Passport-validity relaxation in force until 31 Dec 2026 noted.

/09 — The questions