Do New Zealand 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. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.
Dominican Republic entry rules for New Zealand 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 on arrival; longer stays possible by paying an extension fee to Migracion (reported up to 120 days) |
| When to apply | e-Ticket: complete before travel |
| Checked | From a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a New Zealand passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Dominican Republic entry requirements.
The details for a New Zealand passport.
Visa-exempt with tourist card (baseline; DR's official per-nationality list is behind an interactive MIREX lookup that could not be read). Tourist card USD 10 (in the airfare for air arrivals) plus the free e-Ticket for both entry and exit. Standard stay is 30 days; extend up to 120 days at DGM or pay an overstay fine on departure. You need a return/onward ticket, funds and an address. Passport: 6 months from arrival (some nationalities have a tourism exemption until 31 Dec 2026).
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 New Zealand citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
No. New Zealand citizens don’t need a visa for the Dominican Republic for stays of 30 days on arrival; longer stays possible by paying an extension fee to Migracion (reported up to 120 days).
How much does it cost for New Zealand citizens?
USD 10 tourist card (usually included in the airfare). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Dominican Republic?
30 days on arrival; longer stays possible by paying an extension fee to Migracion (reported up to 120 days). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should New Zealand citizens apply?
e-Ticket: complete before travel.
Where do New Zealand 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.