Dominican Republic visa requirementsFor travelers with an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates

Tourism Ordinary passport Arriving by air

Your passportUnited Arab Emirates
Your destinationDominican Republic

Visa-free

No tourist visa needed.

Travelers visiting Dominican Republic for tourism with an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates do not need a visa for up to 30 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.

View document checklistView entry steps
Permitted stay30daysmaximum per short visit
Visa application
Not needed for this tourist route
Your permitted stay
Check the permission granted at entry

Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.

Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.

  1. Before you travel

    Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.

  2. When you arrive

    Prepare Dominican Republic E-Ticket and keep your travel documents to hand.

  3. During your visit

    Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.

Prepare your documents

Check your trip dates

Count your travel days.

Compare these dates with your actual permission, which may allow a shorter stay. Passport condition, blank pages, previous visits and other entry conditions still apply. Your dates stay in this browser.

What to prepare for your trip

Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.

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Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.

Arrival paperwork is a separate step

Dominican Republic E-Ticket

Complete the free entry and exit forms before the airline counter and save both confirmation QR codes. The form can be filled once your flight details are known.

Open Dominican Republic E-Ticket

Practical tips for Dominican Republic

Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.

Use one E-Ticket for a family of up to seven

One traveler can enter six additional family members on the same form. Save the QR code; groups larger than seven need another form.

Plan for a charge if staying beyond 30 days

The immigration charge on departure uses a sliding scale after 30 days. Check the amount and payment method for your actual length of stay; it is separate from the air-ticket departure tax.

Dominican Republic at a glance

Capital
Santo Domingo
Currency
DOP
Calling code
++1-809 and 1-829

Questions for this route

Do travelers with an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates need a visa for Dominican Republic?

Travelers visiting Dominican Republic for tourism with an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates do not need a visa for up to 30 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.

How long can I stay in Dominican Republic?

The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.

Do I need to complete Dominican Republic E-Ticket?

Required for this route. Complete the free entry and exit forms before the airline counter and save both confirmation QR codes. The form can be filled once your flight details are known. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.

What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?

This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.

Does my country of residence change the answer?

Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.

Official websites

Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.

Dominican Republic Directorate General of Migration

Open Dominican Republic E-Ticket

Dominican Republic Directorate General of Migration

Check Dominican Republic entry guidance

Official migration services, entry information and traveler assistance.

About this guide

This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.

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