Dominican Republic
How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.
- Last checked 28 Sep 2026
Your rules for Dominican Republic
You · American passport
Up to 30 days per visit
Visa-free for short stays. Keep inside the limit and you don't need a visa.
migracion.gob.do · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your vehicle · United States plates
Ask customs before you ship
There's no published rule. Ask customs before you ship.
aduanas.gob.do · Confirm before you go · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your dog or cat
Start at least 30 days out
From the US/PR: rabies at 12 weeks+ 30 days before travel, APHIS-endorsed health certificate. See the steps
aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026
Watch Dominican Republic.
We'll email you if Dominican Republic's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.
What your pet needs to cross into Dominican Republic.
Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.
- Before you go
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
Have your vet implant a microchip and record the number on every document.
- Still valid the day you arrive
Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival
Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.
- 30 to 365 days before you arrive
Rabies vaccine (12 weeks+), 30 days to 12 months before travel
Pets old enough (12 weeks) must be vaccinated for rabies and 30 days must pass before travel.
- Within 10 days before you arrive
International health certificate, government-endorsed
Accredited vet issues the DR health certificate and the national authority (USDA APHIS) endorses it.
aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.
Every passport in Dominican Republic
| Passport | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit | migracion.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit | migracion.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit | migracion.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit | migracion.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit | migracion.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Visa-free | Up to 60 days per visit | migracion.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit | migracion.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Visa-free | Up to 30 days per visit | migracion.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Every registration in Dominican Republic
| Registered in | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | aduanas.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | aduanas.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | aduanas.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | aduanas.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | aduanas.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | aduanas.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | aduanas.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | aduanas.gob.do · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
A plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice, and the officer at the desk always has the final word.
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