British tourists planning to visit the Dominican Republic can benefit from simplified passport requirements until late 2025, according to new guidance.
The Caribbean nation currently requires British passport holders to have their travel documents valid only for the duration of their stay.
This means no additional validity period is needed beyond their departure date, but rules may change after November 2025.
Travellers should note that entry will be denied if they attempt to use invalid travel documents or passports that have been reported lost or stolen.
Travellers will be denied entry if they attempt to use invalid documents
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) shared: “You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.”
The Dominican Republic’s authorities are responsible for setting and enforcing entry requirements.
Anyone uncertain about how the latest requirements apply to their specific situation is advised to contact the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the UK for clarification.
Travellers are also advised to verify their documentation requirements with their travel providers before departure.
The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism website should be consulted for the most up-to-date information regarding entry requirements.
“You may be refused entry if you do not have proof of onward or return travel when you arrive in the country,” noted the FCDO.
“Border officials will take your fingerprints and take a photograph of you before allowing you into the country.”
Travel insurance is recommended for everyone travelling to the destination.
“Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency,” noted the FCDO.
“If you do not have appropriate insurance before you travel, you could be liable for emergency expenses, including medical treatment, which may cost thousands of pounds.”
Britons entering the Dominican Republic should fill out an entry and exit form before arriving in and leaving the country. This includes a customs declaration and international boarding and disembarking form.
“You can fill in the form up to seven days before you arrive in the country,” noted the FCDO. “You’ll get a QR code, which you may be asked to show at check-in, or when you arrive in or leave the country.”
