Do Canadian 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 Canadian 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; extension up to 120 days at DGM before the tourist card expires |
| When to apply | e-Ticket: complete before travel |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Canadian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Dominican Republic entry requirements.
The details for a Canadian passport.
travel.gc.ca: no visa for tourism up to 30 days; tourist card in the airline ticket (sea arrivals buy it at the port). E-Ticket for each trip, entry and exit. Passport 6 months after arrival, but until 31 Dec 2026 Canadian tourists may enter with a passport valid for the stay. Return ticket, funds and address may be checked.
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 Canadian citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
No. Canadian citizens don’t need a visa for the Dominican Republic for stays of 30 days; extension up to 120 days at DGM before the tourist card expires.
How much does it cost for Canadian citizens?
USD 10 tourist card (usually included in the airfare). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Dominican Republic?
30 days; extension up to 120 days at DGM before the tourist card expires. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Canadian citizens apply?
e-Ticket: complete before travel.
Where do Canadian 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.