Dominican Republic visa-free entry for citizens of New Zealand: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of New Zealand do not need a visa for a short stay in the Dominican Republic (up to 30 days).
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Mandatory arrival form: e-Ticket. Before travel, once your flight is booked. Also required before leaving the country. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (eticket.migracion.gob.do)
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Travellers from New Zealand do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in the Dominican Republic, but border control still asks for a file.
How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in the Dominican Republic?
30 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 30 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
What to show at the border of the Dominican Republic
Visa-free entry is not automatic: border officers can refuse boarding or entry if the file is incomplete. Expect to be able to show:
- Valid passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
A usual minimum, not the official list: check it against the official source before you travel.
Other visa types for Dominican Republic
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Business visa
- Temporary residence
- Student visa
- Family Reunification
- Rentista / Pensionado visa
- Investor residency (RES-INV)
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
Duration
30 days
Official websiteTo confirm
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
60 days
Price
150–200 USD
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Temporary residence
Long-stay
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
200 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Rentista / Pensionado visa
Retirement visa
Duration
Indefinite
Price
200 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
1 year
Price
100 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor residency (RES-INV)
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Price
250 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
200 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
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