Do American citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
The official link goes to migracion.gob.do. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Dominican Republic entry rules for American citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | Tourist card (usually in airfare) + e-Ticket |
| Fee | USD 10 tourist card (usually included in the airfare) |
| Stay | 30 days; extendable up to 120 days at DGM (otherwise overstay fine on departure) |
| When to apply | e-Ticket: complete before travel |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an American passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Dominican Republic entry requirements.
The details for an American passport.
US State Dept: USD 10 tourist card included in airline charges, allowing stays up to 30 days. Contact DGM in Santo Domingo to extend, or pay a fine on departure (about USD 56 for one month, rising past USD 1,660). Passport must be valid 6 months from arrival; State mentions no exemption for US citizens. eTicket required for each entry and exit. Round-trip ticket, funds and address required.
How long it must be valid.
Standard rule: valid for at least 6 months from arrival (US State Dept, travel.gc.ca). Temporary exemption until 31 Dec 2026: Canadian and British passport holders visiting for tourism may enter with a passport valid for the length of the stay; other purposes still need 6 months. The State Dept page (Aug 2025) mentions no exemption for US citizens. Cruise passengers who come ashore without 6 months' validity pay an escort fee of about USD 125 a day.
Recent changes in Dominican Republic.
- 2025-12-05 — Passport-validity exemption for British passport holders visiting for tourism (valid for the stay instead of 6 months) confirmed until 31 Dec 2026. travel.gc.ca gives the same exemption for Canadians.
The short answers.
Do American citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
No. American citizens don’t need a visa for the Dominican Republic for stays of 30 days; extendable up to 120 days at DGM (otherwise overstay fine on departure).
How much does it cost for American citizens?
USD 10 tourist card (usually included in the airfare). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can American citizens stay in Dominican Republic?
30 days; extendable up to 120 days at DGM (otherwise overstay fine on departure). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should American citizens apply?
e-Ticket: complete before travel.
Where do American citizens apply?
On the official site, migracion.gob.do. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Dominican Republic visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.