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Dominican Republic Visa Guide

Santo Domingo · USD

Updated Mar 2026

Processing Time

Instant

Validity

30 days from entry

Fee

USD 10 (approx ₹850)

Overview

Indian citizens can obtain a tourist card on arrival at the airport or through the official website. The tourist card is valid for 30 days and can be extended for an additional 30 days. Indians do not require a visa to enter the Dominican Republic. However, a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity is required. The tourist card costs USD 10 (approx ₹850) and can be paid in cash or credit card.

Required Documents

1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
2Completed tourist card application form (available on official website)
3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
4Confirmed return flight tickets
5Hotel booking confirmation
6Travel insurance
7Proof of sufficient funds (min USD 500)
8Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if traveling from or through a yellow fever endemic country)

Application Process

1
Apply for Tourist Card
Visit the official website https://www.dgii.gov.do/en-us/Pages/Tarjeta-de-Turismo.aspx and fill out the application form. Pay the fee of USD 10 (approx ₹850) using a credit card.
2
Print the Tourist Card
Once the application is approved, print the tourist card and bring it with you to the airport.
3
Arrive at the Airport
Present the printed tourist card at the airport immigration counter and proceed to the next step.
4
Collect the Tourist Card
Collect the tourist card from the airport immigration counter and proceed to the baggage claim area.

Tips for Approval

✓Use a VPN to access the official website if it's blocked in India.
✓Make sure to have sufficient funds (min USD 500) to show at the airport.
✓Check the validity of your passport before applying for the tourist card.
✓The tourist card is not a visa, but a separate document required for entry into the Dominican Republic.