Dominican Republic: do South Africans need a visa?

South Africans don't need a visa for the Dominican Republic. You can stay up to 90 days per visit, and you can apply to extend.

Visa-free (per reference dataset). South Africa on the exempt list since 18 December 2007.1 2

Before you travel

Purpose of visit

Not published by official sources

Passport validity

Not published by official sources

How to apply

No visa. USD 10 tourist card fee is included in airfares bought outside the DR; land/sea arrivals pay on arrival.1 2

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Where South Africans apply

Not applicable (no visa needed).

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Travel insurance

Not published by official sources

Return or onward ticket

Not published by official sources

Proof of funds

Not published by official sources

Accommodation or invitation

Not published by official sources

Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa

Not published by official sources

Arrival forms

USD 10 tourist card, normally bundled into the air ticket. The DR also uses an online e-ticket (immigration/customs form) at eticket.migracion.gob.do; not verified this session.2

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Extending your stay and overstaying

Not published by official sources

Transit

Not published by official sources

Travelling with children

Not published by official sources

Sources

Reference

Used to find official sources, never the final word

1Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
2Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book. Spotted something out of date? Report a change.