IMMIGRATION INFO

The only travel entry requirements to the Dominican Republic are: a valid passport and the purchase a tourist card or a Visa (depending on your country of residency, country of origin and citizenship).

 

The tourist card costs between US$10.00 to US$12.00 dollars and is good for visiting the country for two months.  

 

United States citizens and citizens from the countries listed below can buy a "tourist card" when they get to the Dominican Republic (the card is available at the airport). They don't need to obtain a visa prior to departure.

 

Also, United States residents (green card holders) which country of origin is not mentioned below, need to obtain a tourist card before traveling to the Dominican Republic. This card can be purchased at either your nearest Dominican Republic's Consulate or thru a travel agency.

 

United States of America (Including Puerto Rico and Virgin Island)

Albania
Antigua & Barbuda
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Denmark
Denmark
Dominica
Finland
France and Overseas Departments

(Guyana, Guadalupe Martinique and Reunion)
Germany
Great Britain (United Kingdom: Scotland, England, Wales, N. Ireland)
Great Dukedom

Holland
Hungary

Ireland (Republic of)
Jamaica
Luxembourg Mexico
Monaco (Principality)
North Ireland
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Rumania
Russia
Saint Lucia
Spain
St. Marino
St. Vincent & Grenades
Surinam
Sweden
Trinidad & Tobago
Turkish Islands
Venezuela
Yugoslavia

 

** For the latest country list, please check with your nearest Dominican consulate.

 

There are many countries waved of Visa requirements for its citizens to enter the Dominican Republic. This list is updated on a regular basis. Please contact the nearest Dominican Republic's Consulate to get a copy of the list of countries. 

 

People with work or student visas in US, need to obtain a visa before traveling to the Dominican Republic.

 

If you need to get a visa, you can apply at the closest Dominican consulate. There is a form to fill out and two 2x2 photos are required. You might have to provide bank statements and a work letter; the cost for the tourist visa is US$60.00 dollars.

 

The Dominican Republic Consulate in Boston is located on:

20 Park Plaza, Suite # 601, 6TH Floor

The Statler Building

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

The phone number: 617-482-8121

The Consulate is open Monday to  Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00

(door closes at 2:30 PM)

The official name is: CONSULADO GENERAL EN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

 

For additional Info - check the following sites:

Dominican Consulate in NY