Dominican Republic Travel Facts
Entry Requirements
Valid Passport
All nationalities require a valid passport with
the following exceptions:
- Citizens of the United States and Canada
can stay up to 90 days using a valid identification
such as Birth Certificate and a Driver's License
to prove citizenship and ;
- Citizens of Germany holding their National
Identity Card
Entry and Tourist Visas
Visas are required for every nationality EXCEPT
for the following:
- Citizens of Argentina, Ecuador, Iceland,
Israel, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein and
Uruguay as tourists for a maximum of 90 days
- Citizens of the following countries require
a Tourist Visa (card) if holding a valid passport
as described above: Albania, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda,
Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados,
Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia,
Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica,
Finland, France and French Overseas Territories,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica,
Mexico, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation,
St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines,
San Marino, Slovak Rep, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname,
Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago,
Turks and Caicos Islands, the UK, the USA (including
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Hawaii), Venezuela
and Yugoslavia Fed Rep
- Travelers who are foreign nationals and legal
residents of the following countries, with
a valid passport from that country, may also
travel on the Tourist Visa (card): Canada,
Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,
Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the
UK, the USA and Venezuela in possession of
a valid passport are also entitled to travel
on Tourist Cards.
In a nutshell, the Dominican Republic makes
it very easy to visit for an extended period
of time to enjoy their country and culture. Make
sure you bring the necessary documentation, however,
to help make the entry and exit process smooth
for everyone. If you have any questions regarding
Passport or Visa requirements, please contact
the Ministry of Tourism for the Dominican Republic.
Ministry of Tourism
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Office
(809) 541-5652
Atlanta, United States Office
(404) 577-7747
Major Airports / Airlines
The other airports are Los Cajuiles at La Romana,
Punta Cana International on the far eastern tip
of the island, the International Airport of Barahona,
and the Santiago de los Caballeros Airport. There
is also a small airport on the Isla Saona for
very small airplanes. Only three major airports,
the main one in Santo Domingo, and those in Santiago
and Puerto Plata, receive regular scheduled commercial
flights with major airlines, while those of La
Romana and Punta Cana are mainly served by chartered
flights.
Seven international airports service the Dominican
Republic, with an eighth one almost completed
near Samana. The international airport we recommend
above all others due to its proximity (1 ½ hours)
to our villa is Puerto Plata (POP), called La
Unión International. You can also fly
into Santo Domingo (SDQ), Las Américas
International Airport, but please be prepared
for a 3 hour drive (minimum) to get to the villa.
Finally, the only other airport we would recommend
is the Santiago de los Caballeros Airport (STI)
which is a little more than 2 hours away from
the villa.
Most of the major airlines fly directly into
the Dominican Republic's various international
airports. Even if your favorite airline is not
listed below, call your travel agent and check
to see if the airline has recently begun flying
to the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic
is fast becoming one of the most desirable Caribbean
vacation destinations!
- North America: Aeromar, American Airlines,
Continental, Northwest, Tower Air, TWA, US
Air, Jet Blue
- Central America: Copa
- South America: Aces, Aerolíneas Argentinas,
Aserca, Iberia, Lanchile, Aeropostal
- Caribbean: Aeropostal, Air France, Air Guadeloupe,
ALM, American Airlines, American Eagle, Copa,
Cubana de Aviación, Dominair, Iberia,
Lynx Air, Sky King
- Europe: Air Europa, Air France, TAP, AOM,
City Bird, Condor, Hapag Lloyd, Iberia, LTU,
Lauda Air, Martinair Holland
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