Check that your passport does not require a visa to enter the Dominican Republic. You should also check the validity of your passport, as a minimum of 6 months before expiry is required. And finally, remember that for immigration control purposes, it is compulsory to complete an online form before travelling.
Passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months. Air, maritime or land ticket of entrance and return. A permanent address in the Dominican Republic.
The process of obtaining an electronic ticket for the Dominican Republic starts by filling out an online form. This new digital passenger entry form has been available since November 29, 2020, and can be filled out any time from one week before your arrival up until just before you go through immigration.
Before, the earliest you could apply for your eTicket was 72 hours before your travel date. This regulation has since changed; the eTicket can be filled out as soon as you have your flight information, even months in advance. There's no specified expiration time for the QR code once it has been generated.
Complete all sections of the DCFS 304, Case Related Travel Request including the Mode of Transportation (section E). The DCFS 304 must be submitted and approved (ten) 10 days in advance of the planned departure or as soon as possible for emergency or urgent situations.
It can be filled out as soon as you have your flight information, even months in advance. However, it must be filled out before arriving at the airline counter at the airport, as it is required to present it to the airline. To avoid delays at the airport, it is advised to complete the form before the trip.
Travelers need a QR Code to enter Dominican Republic, which is generated through the government's e-Ticket platform. This system makes entering the Dominican Republic easier by combining customs, immigration, and health forms into one QR Code. Travelers show this code at the security check-ins when they arrive.
The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours.
The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel. Unless revoked, travel authorizations are valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.