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Dominican Republic

The free E-TICKET form is mandatory for both entry and exit, with a QR code to present.

✓ Reviewed by TripminuteFrench passport · tourism · short stayInformation reviewed on August 9, 2026

The 30-second summary

DocumentValid passport and return ticket.

EntryOnline authorisation

The free E-TICKET form is mandatory for both entry and exit, with a QR code to present.

Duration30 days for tourism, with an extension procedure available before expiry.

Key warningThe official form is free; paid intermediary websites are unnecessary.

Before you book

This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.

Document

Valid passport and return ticket.

Entry

The free E-TICKET form is mandatory for both entry and exit, with a QR code to present.

Duration

30 days for tourism, with an extension procedure available before expiry.

Vaccines and health

Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.

Routine vaccines, hepatitis A and mosquito-borne risks should be reviewed according to the regions visited.

Assess yellow fever requirements according to areas and transit countries.
Discuss hepatitis A, typhoid or rabies based on trip length and style.
Prevent dengue, chikungunya and Zika with appropriate mosquito protection.

Driving locally

An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.

Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.

Service-Public · international permit ↗

Documents to prepare

Required identity document and a separate copy
Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
Return ticket and first accommodation address
Medical insurance and assistance number
Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
French licence and any required supporting permit

What can change the answer

Dual nationality or residence permitTransit through border controlMinor travelling alone or with one parentWork, internship, volunteering or a longer stayEmergency, damaged or nearly expired passportControlled medication or specialist equipment

Frequently asked questions

Is a visa or authorisation required?

The free E-TICKET form is mandatory for both entry and exit, with a QR code to present.

Which vaccines should I consider?

Routine vaccines, hepatitis A and mosquito-borne risks should be reviewed according to the regions visited.

Is a French driving licence sufficient?

Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.

When should this information be checked again?

Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.