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Dominican Republic Visa Requirements for Costa Rica Citizens

Q: How long can Costa Rica citizens stay in Dominican Republic?

Up to 30 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

Visa-free · 30 days

Costa Rica passport holders do not need a visa to visit Dominican Republic for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: MIREX — Dominican Foreign Ministry, visa requirements for foreigners: result for Costa Rica, ordinary passport, tourist visa (TS) — ¿Requiere visa? NO · checked 13 Oct 2026

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What the Dominican Republic visa rules mean for Costa Rica travellers

Costa Rica citizens can enter Dominican Republic without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. You only need a valid Costa Rica passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 30-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

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Whatever your visa status, Dominican Republic applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: The UK government says that up to 31 December 2026 British passport holders can enter and leave the Dominican Republic for tourism as long as their passport remains valid for the duration of their visit, and that the ru…
Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's yellow fever list (International Travel and Health, Annex 1) shows the Dominican Republic requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from countries determined by WHO …
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the Dominican Republic. Canada's travel advice says medical facilities may require payment up front, and that private hospitals and doctors coul…
Return or onward ticket: The UK government says you may be refused entry if you do not have proof of onward or return travel when you arrive in the country. No Dominican government page we could read states the rule.

Dominican Republic entry rules compared

Dominican Republic lets 111 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 87. Costa Rica citizens are treated the same way as Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize. Overall the Costa Rica passport ranks #67 in the world with 91 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a Costa Rica passport you can also visit 27 countries in the region without a visa, including Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belize, Chile and Colombia.

In the other direction, Dominican Republic citizens need a visa to visit Costa Rica.

Entry requirements for Dominican Republic

Passport validity

The UK government says that up to 31 December 2026 British passport holders can enter and leave the Dominican Republic for tourism as long as their passport remains valid for the duration of their visit, and that the rules may change after that date.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Dominican Republic entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

1 year

WHO's yellow fever list (International Travel and Health, Annex 1) shows the Dominican Republic requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from countries determined by WHO to be at risk of transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country. WHO notes that the list of countries this requirement applies to differs from its list of countries at risk.

WHO, International Travel and Health, Annex 1 — countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the Dominican Republic. Canada's travel advice says medical facilities may require payment up front, and that private hospitals and doctors could request to see proof of your insurance before admitting you as a patient.

Government of Canada — Dominican Republic travel advice✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

The UK government says you may be refused entry if you do not have proof of onward or return travel when you arrive in the country. No Dominican government page we could read states the rule.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Dominican Republic travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read publishes a minimum amount. Canada's travel advice says that when you enter the Dominican Republic you may need to be able to prove adequate funds for the duration of your stay, and that you will also need to provide the address where you will be staying.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Dominican Republic (entry and exit requirements)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: e-Ticket (digital entry and exit form)

The Dirección General de Migración says every passenger entering or leaving the Dominican Republic must truthfully complete the digital e-Ticket for the Dirección General de Migración and the Dirección General de Aduanas, under Laws 285-04, 115-17, 72-02 and 226-06. It says its e-Ticket service is free and urges travellers not to use unofficial pages that ask for data and payment for it. The e-Ticket portal (eticket.migracion.gob.do) says the form is also for the Ministry of Public Health and that the Unique Customs Declaration is only required for adults (18+).

Dirección General de Migración — E-TICKET, ticket electrónico de entrada y salida✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

30 days

Foreigners who have exceeded the stay authorised by law regularise their migration status when leaving the country by paying the fee for the overstay period. The service is offered at the administrative desks at authorised exit points in airports, ports and land border posts. The amount may vary with the total time spent in the country. The tax authority (DGII) says that a foreigner entering with a Tourist Card may stay 30 days, and after that may extend the stay by paying the fee set by the Directorate General of Migration.

Dirección General de Migración (DR) — Servicio de cálculo y pago de tasas de estadía (stay-fee calculation and payment)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

US$10,000

The Dirección General de Aduanas says no tax is charged for carrying money, but that if you enter or leave with more than US$10,000 or the equivalent in Dominican pesos or another foreign currency, or in bearer securities, you must declare it to its officers on entry or exit using the form provided for that purpose, and have documents showing the lawful origin of the funds.

Dirección General de Aduanas — Manual del Viajero (traveller's guide)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?