Dominican Republic E-Ticket: How To Get Your Entry Form And QR Code (2026)
The Dominican Republic e-ticket is the free electronic entry and exit form every air traveler must complete before flying into or out of the country. It replaced three paper forms, generates a QR code your airline and customs officers will ask for, and takes about ten minutes if you have your passport and flight details in front of you. This guide covers who must file, when to do it, what you need, and the mistakes that get travelers stuck at the check-in counter.
Key Takeaways
- The DR e-ticket is mandatory for all passengers, Dominican or foreign, arriving or departing on commercial flights.
- It is free. The only official site is eticket.migracion.gob.do, run by the General Directorate of Migration (DGM).
- You need one for entry and a separate one for exit, every trip.
- One form covers up to 7 people (the person filling it out plus 6 companions) and produces one QR code for the group.
- Complete it before you reach the airline counter. Your airline will ask for the QR code at check-in.
- Cruise passengers do not use the e-ticket.
- US citizens can stay up to 30 days as tourists. The $10 tourist card fee is already in your airfare.
What Is The Dominican Republic E-Ticket?
The e-ticket (often written “eticket” or “DR e ticket”) is a single online form that combines three documents travelers used to fill out on paper: the International Embarkation and Disembarkation Card, the Customs Declaration, and the Traveler’s Health Affidavit. The government introduced it in late 2020 and made it mandatory on April 1, 2021, when paper forms stopped being accepted.
The form is administered by the Dirección General de Migración, with the Ministry of Tourism supporting it through its Viajero Digital guidance site. When you submit, the system issues a QR code that confirms your information was received. Migration uses your passport number to match you to your form, so accuracy matters more than speed.
The e-ticket is not a visa. It does not grant permission to enter, and it does not replace any visa your nationality may need. US, Canadian, UK and EU citizens visiting as tourists do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Who Must Complete The Dominican Republic E-Ticket
The rule is broad. According to the Ministry of Tourism, all foreign and Dominican passengers entering or departing the Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the form. The US State Department’s Dominican Republic page puts it simply: travelers must complete an eTicket for each entry and exit.
Here is how that plays out for common traveler types:
| Traveler | E-ticket required? | Notes
|
|---|---|---|
| Tourist on a commercial flight | Yes, for arrival and departure | Two separate submissions per trip |
| Dominican citizen or resident | Yes | Same rule as foreign visitors |
| Family or group up to 7 people | One form for the group | One QR code covers everyone on it |
| Group of 8 or more | Yes, more than one form | Start an additional form for the extra travelers |
| Children | Included on an adult’s form | Children skip the customs section |
| Cruise ship passengers | No | Paper customs and embarkation forms are accepted instead |
| Private flights, ferries, non-commercial vessels | No | Physical forms are accepted |
One E-Ticket Per Family
You do not need a form for each person. One adult creates the submission and adds up to 6 companions, for 7 travelers in total per form. The system then issues a single QR code for the whole family. If you are traveling with eight or more people, split them across two forms.
When To Fill Out The E-Ticket
The old 72-hour rule is gone. The Ministry of Tourism states that the form no longer has to be filled out 72 hours before the trip, and that you can complete it once you have your flight information. The firm deadline is that it must be done before you arrive at the airline counter, because the airline will ask for it.
Official guidance on how far in advance you can start has varied between versions of the portal (the Viajero Digital guide refers to completing it from about one week before arrival). The practical answer: fill out the arrival form in the week before your flight, once your flight number and accommodation are confirmed. Complete the departure form a few days before you fly home, and confirm you hold two separate QR codes.
How Much Does The DR E-Ticket Cost?
Nothing. The Ministry of Tourism describes it as a free electronic entry and exit form, and the DGM calls the service completely free. If a website asks for a card number to “process” your e-ticket, you are not on the government portal.
There is a separate $10 tourist card fee for visitors, but you do not pay it through the e-ticket. The State Department notes that the tourist card fee is included in airline charges, so it is already in the price of your ticket.
Information You Need Before You Start
Because the form merges the immigration, customs and health declarations, it asks for more than a basic arrival card. Have these ready before you open the portal:
- Passport for every traveler on the form (number, issue and expiry dates, nationality). Type the passport number exactly as printed.
- Flight details: airline, flight number and travel date for the leg you are declaring.
- Your address in the Dominican Republic, such as your hotel or rental name and address.
- A working email address, since the confirmation and QR code are sent there.
- Customs answers: cash you are carrying (amounts of $10,000 or more, or the equivalent, must be declared), plus goods, gifts or items subject to duty.
- Basic health declaration answers.
Separately from the form, Dominican entry rules for tourists require a round-trip airline ticket, enough funds for your stay and an address where you will stay. The State Department lists all three. Since April 2023, airlines must confirm that foreign passengers hold a ticket to and from the Dominican Republic before boarding, so a one-way booking can stop you at the gate even with a perfect e-ticket. Our guide to proof of onward travel for the Dominican Republic explains how that check works in practice.
How To Complete The Dominican Republic E-Ticket, Step By Step
- Open the official portal. Type eticket.migracion.gob.do directly into your browser rather than clicking an ad. Choose English from the language menu if needed.
- Create or sign in to your account. The current version of the platform lets one user save companion profiles for family members who travel together, which saves time on repeat trips.
- Choose arrival or departure. Each direction is its own submission. Start with arrival.
- Enter the number of companions. Add up to 6 additional travelers at the start of the form.
- Fill in migration details. Personal data, passport details, flight information and your address in the country.
- Complete the customs section. Adults only. Declare cash of $10,000 or more and any dutiable items.
- Complete the health section. Answer the health questions for each traveler.
- Review and submit. Check every passport number against the physical passport before you send.
- Save your QR code and application code. Download or screenshot the QR code, and keep the application code from the confirmation. You need that code to look up or correct your e-ticket later.
- Repeat for departure. Before your flight home, submit the departure form the same way.
Using Your QR Code At The Airport
You can show the QR code on your phone or print it. The Ministry of Tourism says either works. Expect to present it in at least two places: the airline check-in desk before your flight to the Dominican Republic, and customs after you land. The Viajero Digital guide notes that the QR code is required for arriving passengers when passing through customs.
A few practical tips:
- Take a screenshot as well as saving the email. Airport Wi-Fi is unreliable.
- If you are traveling as a family, the adult who filled out the form should keep the QR code handy, since it covers everyone.
- Print one paper copy if your phone battery is weak after a long travel day.
How To Change Or Correct Your E-Ticket
Use the option to consult an issued e-ticket on the portal and enter your application code. You can edit the submission from there. If your flight changes, update the form so the flight number matches your boarding pass. If you cannot edit it, filing a fresh e-ticket is the common fallback.
What Happens If You Do Not Have An E-Ticket?
The first person to stop you will be the airline agent, not an immigration officer. Airlines ask for the e-ticket at check-in, and paper forms have not been accepted since April 2021. If you arrive at the counter without one, you will be asked to complete it on your phone before you can check in, which is stressful with a line behind you and boarding closing.
Cruise Passengers And The E-Ticket
Cruise passengers do not complete the e-ticket. The Ministry of Tourism lists cruise ships, ferries, private flights and non-commercial vessels as exempt, with the physical customs and embarkation forms accepted instead.
Two cruise rules from the State Department are worth knowing. Cruise passengers need a tourist card if they stay on land for more than 24 hours. And disembarked cruise passengers whose passport is not valid for six months may have to pay a daily migration escort service fee of about $125. If you fly into the Dominican Republic to board a cruise, or fly home after one, the flight leg does require an e-ticket.
How Long US Citizens Can Stay, And Overstay Fees
US tourists can stay up to 30 days on the tourist card included in their airfare. The State Department says a visa is required for visits longer than 30 days, and that the tourist card stay is extendable through the Migration Department in Santo Domingo.
If you stay past 30 days without requesting an extension, you pay a fine when you leave. The State Department says overstay fines range from approximately $56 for one month to more than $1,660 for long overstays, payable at the airport on departure. Budget for it if you plan a long stay, or apply for an extension before day 30.
Passport Validity In 2026
The standard rule is a passport valid for six months from arrival, and that is what the State Department page states. However, the DGM extended a tourist exception through December 31, 2026: citizens of the United States, Canada, the UK, the EU and several South American countries may enter as tourists with a passport valid for the length of their stay. Airlines do not always apply exceptions consistently, so six months of validity remains the safest plan.
Avoid E-Ticket Scam Sites
Search for “Dominican Republic e ticket” and you will often see paid ads above the government site. Some are private agencies that charge a fee for the same form; others copy the look of the official portal. None is required.
Use only eticket.migracion.gob.do. The domain ends in .gob.do, the Dominican government’s domain. The form is free, and the government does not ask you to pay anything to submit it. If a site asks for payment, close the tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Dominican Republic e-ticket for both arrival and departure?
Yes. You submit one e-ticket for entry and another for exit, on every trip. The State Department confirms an eTicket is required for each entry and exit.
Is the Dominican Republic e-ticket free?
Yes. The official form at eticket.migracion.gob.do costs nothing. The $10 tourist card fee is separate and already included in your airfare.
How early can I fill out the DR e-ticket?
The 72-hour rule no longer applies. Complete it once you have your flight details and before you reach the airline counter. Filling it out in the week before travel is a sensible window.
Does each family member need their own e-ticket?
No. One person can add up to 6 companions on a single form, for 7 travelers in total, and the family receives one QR code. Larger groups need an additional form.
Do cruise passengers need the Dominican Republic entry form?
No. Cruise passengers are exempt from the e-ticket. Those staying on land more than 24 hours need a tourist card, according to the State Department.
What are the Dominican Republic entry requirements for US citizens?
A valid passport (six months is the safe standard, with a tourist exception through 2026), a completed e-ticket, a round-trip ticket, proof of funds and an address where you will stay. No visa is needed for tourist stays up to 30 days.
Other Arrival Cards You May Need
Planning a multi-country trip? See these guides:
- Aruba ED Card, the mandatory online embarkation card for Aruba
- Check-MIG Colombia, Colombia’s online migration form
- Mexico Tourist Card (FMM), what to know about Mexico’s tourist permit
- eTravel Philippines and the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for Asia trips
Final Word
The Dominican Republic e-ticket is quick once you know the rules: use the free .gob.do portal, file once for arrival and once for departure, put up to seven travelers on one form, and keep the QR code where you can reach it. Most problems happen at the airline counter, either because the form is missing or because the passenger has no return or onward flight booked.
If your plans are still open and you need a departure flight to satisfy the airline’s round-trip check, you can get an onward ticket in minutes and travel with the paperwork airlines expect.