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Dominican Republic Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for up to 30 days via an online e-Ticket that has replaced the old paper tourist card — no separate visa application is required for short tourist stays.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the duration of your stay (6 months validity recommended, though not strictly required)
  • Completed Dominican Republic e-Ticket (a combined immigration/customs form) submitted online before travel via eticket.migracion.gob.do
  • Proof of return or onward travel
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or resort confirmation)
  • Travel health insurance is recommended; some resort packages include it automatically
  • No visa application, photos, or biometrics required beyond the e-Ticket

Visa types

  • No visa required for tourist stays up to 30 days; the former paper "tourist card" fee is now bundled into the e-Ticket process at no extra visa charge for most nationalities including Canada
  • Business visa: required for stays involving local business activity beyond simple meetings, arranged through the Dominican Consulate in Canada
  • Residency permit: for those relocating long-term, applied for through the Dirección General de Migración after an initial entry

Entry conditions

  • Canadians are admitted for up to 30 days as tourists
  • Complete the e-Ticket online within 7 days before arrival — it replaces the old paper tourist card and immigration/customs declaration
  • Working locally is not permitted on the tourist entry
  • Extensions beyond 30 days can be arranged at the Immigration Department (Migración) for a fee based on the number of extra days, or exit and re-entry is common for longer stays
  • Overstaying incurs a fee collected at the airport on departure, scaled to the number of extra days

Fees & processing time

  • No separate visa fee — the e-Ticket is free to submit online
  • Extension fees at Migración vary by length of overstay, roughly USD 2-4 per extra day up to a cap, payable in pesos or USD at the airport on departure
  • e-Ticket submission is processed instantly online and should be completed within 7 days of arrival

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Complete the e-Ticket for every traveler, including children, before your flight — airlines may ask to see the confirmation at check-in
  • Keep a screenshot or printout of your e-Ticket QR code in case of connectivity issues at the airport
  • If you overstay even by a few days, budget for the exit fee at the airport rather than assuming it will be waived
  • Popular all-inclusive resort packages often bundle insurance and local transfers — confirm what's included before assuming you need separate travel insurance
  • Register your trip with Global Affairs Canada before departure, especially if traveling outside resort areas

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.