Dominican Republic Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy

2023-06-06 20:19:04

Dominican Republic is located in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Dominican Republic is Exercise Increased Caution. Check Dominican Republic Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.



Travel advice and advisories

Published 26.04.2022
Passengers must complete an "Electronic Ticket" at https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/ before boarding. This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival.


Travel Advisory By USA

Tue, 06 Jun 2023

Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime.

Country Summary: Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault is a concern throughout the Dominican Republic. The development of a professional tourist police corps, institution of a 911 system in many parts of the country, and a concentration of resources in resort areas means these tend to be better policed than urban areas like Santo Domingo. The wide availability of weapons, the use and trade of illicit drugs, and a weak criminal justice system contribute to the high level of criminality on the broader scale.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Dominican Republic.

If you decide to travel to the Dominican Republic:

  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
  • Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
  • Follow the advice of resort and tour operators regarding local safety and security concerns.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Review the Country Security Report for the Dominican Republic.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.


Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Dominican Republic

Visa required

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Visa Requirements for Dominican Republic Citizens

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