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    Passport/Visa
    Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
    BritishYes2/3Yes
    AustralianYes2/3Yes
    CanadianYes2/3Yes
    USAYes2/3Yes
    Other EUYes1/2/3Yes

    Passports
    Passport valid for
    twice as long as intended stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

    Visas
    Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for tourist purposes except:
    (a) 1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Malta and Romania.

    Note:
    Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

    Visa Note
    2. Nationals referred to in the chart above (except nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Malta and Romania who do require a tourist visa) will need to apply for a tourist card to enter the Dominican Republic. Tourist cards are valid for up to 30 days from date of entry; applications cost £10 and take up to two weeks to process.
    3. All nationals referred to in the chart above will require a visa for business purposes; passport must be valid for four months from the date of application.

    Types of Visa and Cost
    Tourist (single-entry): £70. Business (single-entry): £170; (multiple-entry) £215.

    Validity
    Tourist visas and single-entry business visas are valid for 60 days. Multiple-entry business visas are valid for up to one year.

    Applications to:
    Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info. Multiple-entry visas can only be applied for once in the Dominican Republic.

    Working Days Required
    Two weeks.

    Warning
    Most visits to the Dominican Republic are trouble-free. Crime against tourists is rare but care should be exercised in isolated areas especially at night.

    Tropical Storm Noel recently passed through the Dominican Republic causing a number of deaths and injuries with more than 50,000 people affected by being cut off or displaced. The storm did not directly affect the main tourist centers, but visitors should exercise caution before planning any trips across or to the interior of the country as some roads are susceptible to flash flooding or landslides.

    The hurricane season in the Dominican Republic normally runs from June to November. Tropical Storm Noel recently passed through the Dominican Republic and there have been press reports of some fatalities.

    There are reports of an increase in the number of cases of dengue fever in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo and the city of Santiago are most affected.

    The threat from terrorism is low.

    This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

    British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
    Tel: 0845 850 2829.
    Website: www.fco.gov.uk

    US Department of State
    Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

    Health
    Special PrecautionsCertificate Required?
    DiphtheriaYes
    Hepatitis AYes
    MalariaSometimes*
    RabiesSometimes
    TetanusYes
    TyphoidYes
    Yellow FeverNo

    Health Care
    Health insurance (to include emergency repatriation) is strongly recommended. Medical care is limited and variable in quality. An emergency service is available in Santo Domingo.

    Note
    * Malaria risk exists throughout the year, especially in the western provinces and in La Altagracia province. Risk in other areas is low to negligible.


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