These nationals will also require Tourist Cards, which may be purchased on arrival.

In addition to a valid visa, nationals of China (PR) require an authorisation from the Director of the Migration/Immigration Department.

Passports valid for twice as long as the person will remain in the Dominican Republic required by all.

Required by all except:
(a) holders of a Tourist Card;
(b) 4. nationals of Argentina, Chile, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Peru and Uruguay may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa or Tourist Card.

Issued to travellers visiting the Dominican Republic for touristic purposes for stays of up to two weeks. Tourist Cards can be applied for in advance at a cost of £8, or can be issued on arrival at a cost of US$10, though this can be a lengthy process. Extensions of up to three months are possible by visiting the Immigration Department in Santo Domingo; failure to do so will result in a surcharge at the airport upon departure.
Nationals of the following countries are eligible for a Tourist Card:
(a) 3. nationals of the countries mentioned in the chart above (except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Malta and Slovak Republic, who do need a visa);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Rep), Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Reunion, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia & Montenegro, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, US Virgin Islands and Venezuela.
(c) Nationals of Ukraine and Russia for a limited time.

Tourist (single entry): £100. Business (single entry): £170. There is no charge for visas for nationals of Italy, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Spain and the USA. Student: £60. (£30 (non-refundable) for each application form and the remainder is payable when the visa is approved.)

Tourist visas and single-entry business visas are valid for 60 days. Multiple-entry business visas are valid for up to one year.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa information. Multiple entry visas can only be applied for once in the Dominican Republic.

(a) Passport, valid for at least four months from the date of application. (b) Completed application form. (c) Four passport-size photos. (d) Fee (payable by cash or postal order). (e) Three months of bank account statements, plus any other proof of sufficient funds. (f) Stamped, registered self-addressed envelope for postal applications. (g) Employer's or school's reference letter. Tourist: (a)-(g) and, (h) Flight itinerary and reservation. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Reference letter or letter of invitation from a company in the Dominican Republic. Student: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter of request stating applicant's name, nationality and place of residence. (i) Acceptance letter from the university of centre of learning. (j) Certificate of good conduct or equivalent, issued no more than 30 days before application. (k) Certificate from the health authority of the applicant's country of residence.

Consult the Consulate or Consular section at the Embassy; see Passport/Visa Information.

Two weeks. Approximately four weeks for visas which have to be referred to the authorities in the Dominican Republic, unless requested by fax (the cost of which must be paid by the applicant). In cases of emergency, documents may be processed in one working day. There is a £100 fee for this service.

Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the UK
139 Inverness Terrace, Bayswater, London, W2 6JF, UK
Tel: (020) 7727 6285.
Website: www.dominicanembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1400.

Honorary Consulate of the Dominican Republic in the UK
539 Martin's Building, 4 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 3SX, UK
Tel: (0151) 236 0722.
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 0930-1230.

Embassy and Consulate of the Dominican Republic in the USA
1715 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 6280.
Website: www.domrep.org