Canadian PRs Entering Dominican Republic: Tourist Card Required

Entry Rules for Canadian Permanent Residents

Yes, Canadian Permanent Residents need a tourist card to enter the Dominican Republic. The Green Card equivalent does not grant visa-free access.

Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turista)

• Cost: US$10 (cash, exact change preferred)
• Purchase: On arrival at DR airports (pre-fill form on plane or at kiosk)
• Validity: 30 days (extendable to 120 days at immigration office)
• Requirements: Valid passport + PR card + return ticket

Passport & Visa Nuances

• Passport: Must be from your country of citizenship (not Canadian travel document)
• Visa-exempt nationalities: Most Western countries (US, Canada, EU, UK, etc.) – only tourist card needed
• Visa-required nationalities: Must obtain Dominican visa from consulate before travel
• PR card: Carry for re-entry to Canada; not a travel document for DR

Transit Exception

• <24 hours airside transit: May not need tourist card if staying in international zone
• Discretionary: Airline/immigration may still require it
• Safer: Buy the $10 card regardless – avoids issues

Practical Tips

1. Bring crisp US$10 bills (small denominations)
2. Complete form on flight (flight #, hotel, passport #)
3. Keep tourist card stub – surrender on departure
4. Overstay fine: ~US$50/month on exit
5. E-ticket system (e-Ticket) now replaces paper forms – fill online 72 hrs before

Returning to Canada

Present valid PR card + passport at Canadian border. No visa needed. Ensure PR card not expired (renew 6 months before).

Simple process: $10, a form, and you're in paradise.