Cost & Pricing
Dominican Republic Tourist Card, Taxes & Fees 2026
Updated: 2026-06-01
Executive summary
The US$ 10 tourist card and US$ 20 departure tax are bundled into your airline ticket since 2018 — no separate kiosk payment. The free e-Ticket is mandatory for every entry and exit. Hotels add 18 % ITBIS + 10 % service.
Key statistics
US$ 10
Tourist card (inc.)
US$ 20
Departure (inc.)
28 %
Hotel tax+svc
30 d
Visa-free stay
What you really pay (and what's already in your ticket)
Since April 2018 the US$10 tourist card and departure tax are collected by airlines as part of the fare — no need to buy at the airport. The only mandatory step on arrival is the free electronic e-Ticket (eticket.migracion.gob.do), which must be filled out within 72h before flight in both directions.
Dominican Republic traveler fees & taxes 2026
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tourist Card (entry) | US$ 10 — included in airfare since 2018 |
| Departure tax | US$ 20 — included in airfare |
| e-Ticket (electronic entry/exit form) | Free, mandatory online |
| Hotel tax (ITBIS) | 18 % on accommodation |
| Hotel service tax | 10 % |
| Restaurant ITBIS | 18 % |
| Restaurant legal tip | 10 % |
| Excess baggage fee | Airline-dependent (US$ 50–250) |
| Customs declaration | Free if under US$ 500 per traveler |
| Visa-free stay | 30 days (90 days for many EU/US/CA) |
| Overstay fine | RD$ 4,000–60,000 (US$ 70-1,000) by length |
| Pet import permit | US$ 10 + health certificate |
Sources: e-Ticket migración, IATA Travel Centre, ITBIS DGII.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy a tourist card?+
What if I overstay 30 days?+
Sources & methodology
- Dominican Republic e-Ticket — Tourist Card US$10 included in airfare — Mandatory entry/exit form; tourist tax bundled in ticket
- IATA — Dominican Republic departure taxes & fees
- Banco Central de la República Dominicana — Tipo de cambio — Official DOP/USD/EUR reference rates
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