HOW LONG CAN I STAY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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When you visit the Dominican Republic, you need a tourist card that normally gives you a legal stay up to 30 days.
If you want to extend the duration of your stay, you can make a request as soon as you decide to extend your vacation. The total amount of the staying extension’s tax is paid at the time of departure from the country. To request an extension, you could either visit the Immigration Department in Santo Domingo or visit their website, where you will also find some important details such as requirements and price ranges. https://migracion.gob.do/en/servicio/stay-extension/
Want to work in the DR? Temporary worker visas are granted to foreigners who have a job offer from a company duly registered in the Dominican Republic, these will have a maximum validity of up to one year, with one or multiple entries, depending on the work contract.
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR DR
All foreign citizens who visit the Dominican Republic for tourism purposes must have a passport with less than 6 months validity during their stay and departure from the country.
Travelers from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, The European Union, Russia, Ukraine, Mexico, Japan, Israel, Kazakhstan, Central America, many South American countries or from other authorized countries don’t need a visa to enter the Dominican Republic. Check your individual requirements at http://www.domrep.org/visa.html.
Although you don’t need a visa to visit the country, once in the Dominican Republic you will be required to pay and carry a US$10 tourist card, and pay a US$20 departure tax. The card’s fee and departure tax are usually incorporated into the price of airfares. We encourage you to check with your carrier that both fees have been included.
The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs website has a chat line available in English and Spanish where you can ask your questions on this topic and other related inquires. Visit their chat line at https://mirex.gob.do/en/.