Canadian passport · Dominican Republic
Do Canadians need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
In brief
No. Canadian passport holders can visit the Dominican Republic visa-free (30 days, extendable online to 120).
Dominican Republic visa-free stay for Canadians: 30 days, extendable online to 120. Official rule. Source: MIREX, checked .
Dominican Republic visa fee for Canadians: none for visa-free entry.
Aplica a Extranjeros que quieran viajar a República Dominicana con pasaporte Ordinario. ¿Requiere visa? NO
In English: Applies to foreigners travelling to the Dominican Republic with an ordinary passport. Visa required? NOMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX)
Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX)Report a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 30 days, extendable online to 120 |
|---|---|
| Stay | 30 days, extendable online to 120 |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entryThe extension request is free; you pay only the stay fee, RD$3,500 for 30 to 90 days or RD$5,600 for 90 to 120 days, online or at the airport when you leave.2The USD 20 departure tax is already included in your airline ticket.3 |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free |
Do Canadians need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX) lists Canada among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 30 days, extendable online to 120.
“Aplica a Extranjeros que quieran viajar a República Dominicana con pasaporte Ordinario. ¿Requiere visa? NO”
In English: “Applies to foreigners travelling to the Dominican Republic with an ordinary passport. Visa required? NO”
Conditions and exceptions
Tourists may stay 30 days; to stay longer, up to 120 days in all, request an extension online from the General Directorate of Migration, which takes 3 working days.
Authorize foreigners interested in prolonging their stay in the Dominican Republic for more than 30, through an extension that can be extended up to 120 days. To whom this service is intended To all foreigners who wish to extend their stay in the Dom. Rep. For more than 30 days established for tourists. ... Processing time 3 working days
Dirección General de Migración (DGM), Dominican Republic · checked · read from an archived copy of 2 Aug 2026
How to apply
There is no visa to apply for, but everyone arriving or leaving on a commercial flight must fill in the free E-TICKET entry and exit form at eticket.migracion.gob.do; it can be done as soon as you have your flight details, even months ahead, but must be done before you reach the airline counter.
Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic · checked
How to apply from Canada
The visa exemption is for tourism only: Canadians travelling on business need a business visa, issued by the Dominican Embassy's consular section in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal.
MIREX · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
The extension request is free; you pay only the stay fee, RD$3,500 for 30 to 90 days or RD$5,600 for 90 to 120 days, online or at the airport when you leave.
Dirección General de Migración (DGM), Dominican Republic · checked · read from an archived copy of 2 Aug 2026The USD 20 departure tax is already included in your airline ticket.
Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (30 days, extendable online to 120). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Tourists must also have a return or onward ticket, an address in the Dominican Republic and enough money for their stay; since 28 April 2023 airlines must check that foreign passengers hold a round-trip ticket before boarding. Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic · checked
- Canadians travelling as tourists need only a passport valid for their whole stay and departure, instead of the usual 6 months, under an exceptional measure that runs from 1 December 2024 to 31 December 2026. Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic · checked
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is the Dominican Republic visa-free for Canadians now?
Yes: visa-free (30 days, extendable online to 120). Checked on 5 Nov 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX).
How much does a Dominican Republic visa cost for Canadians?
Visa-free entry costs nothing. The extension request is free; you pay only the stay fee, RD$3,500 for 30 to 90 days or RD$5,600 for 90 to 120 days, online or at the airport when you leave. The USD 20 departure tax is already included in your airline ticket.
Can I get a Dominican Republic visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (30 days, extendable online to 120). The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a Canadian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX): entry rule
- Dirección General de Migración (DGM), Dominican Republic: entry conditions and fees
- Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic (MITUR, godominicanrepublic.com): documents, how to apply and fees
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX): how to apply