Do you need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Entry rules for the Dominican Republic for 10 passports, each checked against the official source: 6 without a visa, 3 with a pre-registration, 1 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | No visa | No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | No visa | No visa. Canadian passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | Pre-registration | Online form required. French passport holders must complete the Dominican Republic entry form and present its QR code. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa. German passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for one entry of up to 30 days. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | Pre-registration | Registration required. Irish passport holders must complete the Dominican Republic eTicket before travel. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | Pre-registration | Online form required. Portuguese passport holders must complete arrival and departure forms for the Dominican Republic. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa. Spanish passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Switzerland | Visa required | Tourist card required. Swiss passport holders need a tourist card for visits of up to 30 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | No visa | No visa. British passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa. US passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
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Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
No visa. Canadian passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.
Do French passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Online form required. French passport holders must complete the Dominican Republic entry form and present its QR code.
Do German passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
No visa. German passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for one entry of up to 30 days.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Registration required. Irish passport holders must complete the Dominican Republic eTicket before travel.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Online form required. Portuguese passport holders must complete arrival and departure forms for the Dominican Republic.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
No visa. Spanish passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.
Do Swiss passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
Tourist card required. Swiss passport holders need a tourist card for visits of up to 30 days.
Do British passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
No visa. British passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.
Do US passport holders need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
No visa. US passport holders visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for tourism, for up to 30 days.