República Dominicana: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Complete the free official E-Ticket for arrival and departure at eticket.migracion.gob.do before airline check-in. The tourism ministry says it can be completed once flight details are known, even months ahead.
- Visa-free tourist stays are 30 days; longer stays (up to 120 days) need a paid extension, usually settled at departure.
- Ignore lookalike E-Ticket sites that charge a fee — the official form is free.
- Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Restaurant bills include 18% tax plus a legal 10% service charge; an extra tip for good service is customary.
Entrada y visados
UK, US, EU and Russian/Ukrainian citizens enter visa-free for tourism for 30 days (extendable to 120 days for a fee). The USD 10 tourist card is included in most air tickets (buy on arrival if entering by land or sea). Holders of a valid US, Canada, UK, Schengen or Irish visa/residence can enter visa-free for 30 days even if their nationality normally needs a visa.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- E-Ticket (electronic entry/exit form) ↗ obligatorio
Once flight details are known; complete before airline check-in · Tasa: Free · All travellers arriving or leaving by air
Validez del pasaporte: Normally 6 months. Through 31 Dec 2026, selected nationalities including EU, UK and US have a temporary validity exemption; check the tourism ministry list.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Show the E-Ticket QR code and passport.
- Pay the USD 10 tourist card if not included in your ticket (land/sea arrivals).
- Overstay fees beyond 30 days are paid at departure.
Aduana
- Declare anything prohibited or dutiable via the E-Ticket customs section.
- Declare cash over USD 10,000 equivalent.
- Carry prescription medicines with prescriptions.
Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, eticket.migracion.gob.do ↗, migracion.gob.do ↗, dgii.gov.do ↗, godominicanrepublic.com ↗, migracion.gob.do ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.
Redes de pago: Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Apple Pay — funciona en algunos sitios · Google Pay — funciona en algunos sitios
Dónde cambiar dinero
- Banks and licensed exchange offices (casas de cambio) in towns
- Bank ATMs (Banco Popular, BHD, Banreservas) for pesos
Dónde no cambiar
- Resort/hotel exchange desks
- Street changers
- Paying in USD at local shops (poor rates)
- Dynamic currency conversion
Cajeros: Use ATMs inside banks or malls; local banks may charge a fee for foreign cards. Card skimming has been reported.
Propinas: Bills include 18% ITBIS tax and a 10% legal service charge; add ~10% extra for good service. Tip porters, maids and guides USD 1–5.
- USD is widely accepted in resort areas; pesos are better value elsewhere.
- Russian Mir cards don't work.
Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: bancentral.gov.do ↗, gov.uk ↗, support.apple.com ↗, godominicanrepublic.com ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Any drugs — long prison sentences, even small amounts
- Carrying ammunition or firearms
- Removing coral, shells or protected wildlife
- Drones without a permit from the aviation authority
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Carry ID or a copy of your passport.
- Alcohol sales have restricted hours on some days and during elections.
Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Mostly Roman Catholic, with growing Evangelical communities.
Ropa: Casual; beachwear only at beaches/pools. Cover shoulders and knees in churches; shorts may be refused in government buildings.
Etiqueta
- Greet people before asking anything; Dominicans are warm and chatty.
- Spanish is spoken; English is limited outside resorts.
- Agree taxi fares in advance if not using an app.
Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Clima
Tropical and warm all year (25–32°C on the coast); wetter May–November with hurricane season June–November (peak Aug–Oct); mountains (Jarabacoa) are cooler.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: dry, ~22–29°C, peak season
- febrero: Feb: dry; whale watching in Samaná
- marzo: Mar: dry, sunny
- abril: Apr: warm; Easter crowds
- mayo: May: rains begin
- junio: Jun: hot; hurricane season starts
- julio: Jul: hot, humid
- agosto: Aug: hot; hurricane risk rises
- septiembre: Sep: peak hurricane risk
- octubre: Oct: wet, storms possible
- noviembre: Nov: rains ease
- diciembre: Dec: dry, pleasant, peak season
Mejor temporada: December–April.
Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: godominicanrepublic.com ↗, godominicanrepublic.com ↗, nhc.noaa.gov ↗
Qué llevar
- E-Ticket QR codes (arrival and departure)
- High-SPF reef-safe sunscreen
- Insect repellent (dengue)
- Small USD/DOP notes for tips
- Light rain jacket (May–Nov)
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Drones without permit
- Any ammunition
Práctico
Enchufes: Type A/B, 110 V, 60 Hz
Agua: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Circulación: por la derecha
Móvil y eSIM: Claro and Altice SIMs with a passport; eSIMs available; good coverage in tourist areas.
Apps: Uber, Google Maps, WhatsApp
Internet: No restrictions.
Salud: No compulsory vaccinations. Dengue is present — use repellent; hepatitis A advised.
Seguro: Not required; travel medical insurance recommended (private hospitals expect payment upfront).
Emergencias: 911 — all emergencies
Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗, godominicanrepublic.com ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.