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For
US citizens
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For information concerning entry and exit requirements, travelers may contact the Embassy of the Dominican Republic.
While a U.S. passport is not yet mandatory for sea travel, it is strongly recommended since it is a more readily recognized form of positive proof of citizenship.
When traveling by sea, Dominican law allows U.S. citizens to enter the country on other proof of U.S. citizenship (U.S. birth certificate, Naturalization Certificate, etc.) along with a photo ID.
Visas: Visitors who do not obtain a Dominican visa prior to entry must purchase a tourist card upon arrival to enter the country. Tourist cards cost ten U.S. dollars, which must be paid in U.S. currency. Tourist cards may be purchased at the Dominican Embassy in Washington or Dominican Consulates prior to arrival, as well as at Dominican airports at the time of entry. Tourist cards normally permit a legal stay of up to 60 days. Visitors who would like to extend their time in the Dominican Republic should visit the Migration Department in Santo Domingo and request an extension. Failure to request an extension will subject the visitor to a surcharge at the airport upon departure.
Embassy
and Consulate in the US
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For
specific requirements, consult the Embassy of the Dominican
Republic, 1715 22nd St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202-332-6280)
or nearest Consulate General: AL (334-342-5648), CA (510-864-7777),
FL (305-375-9537 or 904-346-0909), HI (808-396-5702), GA (404-572-4814),
IL (847-441-1831), LA (504-522-1843), MD (410-560-2101), MA
(617-482-8121), MI (248-559-0684), MN (612-339-7566), NY (212-768-2480),
PA (215-923-3006), PR (787-833-4756 or 787-725-9550), or TX (713-266-0165
or 512-224-1345). Internet: www.domrep.org
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| Vaccination or Disease |
Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases |
| Routine |
Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, etc. |
Hepatitis A
or immune globulin (IG) |
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection ( see map ) where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors. |
| Hepatitis B |
Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission ( see map ) and who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment, such as for an accident, and for all adults requesting protection from HBV infection. |
| Typhoid |
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in the Caribbean, especially if visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas and staying with friends or relatives where exposure might occur through food or water. |
| Malaria |
Drugs to Prevent Malaria (Antimalarial drugs)
If you will be visiting a malaria risk area in Dominican Republic, chloroquine is the recommended antimalarial drug. Malaria risk area in Dominican Republic: Rural, with highest risk in provinces bordering Haiti. In addition, risk in all areas of La Altagracia Province, including resort areas. |
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