Trip checklist: Dominican Republic

For South African passport holders. Last checked 5 October 2026.

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Visa requirement

South Africans don't need a visa for the Dominican Republic.

Permitted stay

You can stay up to 90 days per visit, and you can apply to extend.

Before you go

• How to apply

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

• Where South Africans apply

  Not applicable (no visa needed).

• 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.

• Confirm with the embassy

  Rules change. Check the official source before you book.

Research sources

1. 1. Wikipedia (Reference, en.wikipedia.org) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_South_African_citizens
2. 2. Wikipedia (Reference, en.wikipedia.org) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_Dominican_Republic

From doineedavisa.co.za/dominican-republic. Always confirm with the embassy before you travel.