Domincan Republic

Entry regulations

Dominican Republic

Find all entry regulations for flights to the Dominican Republic in the following table*.

Travellers are required to fill in an entry form ('e-ticket'); the QR code generated must be presented to the authorities at boarding or on arrival.

Prior to Travel

A visa is not required for stays of 30 days or less.

Upon request, arriving travellers may have to show proof of onward travel, a confirmed hotel booking and/or sufficient financial means for the duration of stay.

There are no known restrictions

A visa for a longer stay and purpose can be applied for at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Berlin.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

The duration of stay in the Dominican Republic can be extended by up to 120 days by applying to the migration authority.

Migration Office

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

Prior to Entry

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

Travellers are required to fill in an entry form ('e-ticket'); the QR code generated must be presented to the authorities at boarding or on arrival. It is recommended to fill the form prior to arrival.

There are no known restrictions

Transit is permitted without COVID-19 related restrictions.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

Random testing may be performed as case numbers increase. Travellers who have completed their full vaccination at least 3 weeks prior to entry are exempt from random testing and follow-up.

Quarantine (at a government facility) is only due for those travelers who test positive in random tests at entry or are found to be positive during health checks at the airport. Individuals who test positive must leave personal, accommodation and contact information for follow-up.

There are no known restrictions

Proof of vaccination is not currently required for entry.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

Proof of vaccination is not currently required for entry.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

Proof of vaccination is not currently required for entry.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

Proof of recovery is not currently required for entry.

On Site

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

Current value: 46. Previous week: 35

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are no restrictions on freedom of movement.

There are no known restrictions

Currently, there are no COVID-19-related hygiene protocols in place.

Shops are open.

Hospitality venues are open without COVID-19-related restrictions.

Hotels may operate at full capacity.

Events may resume without COVID-19-related restrictions.

Sports, cultural and entertianment are open without COVID-19-related restrictions.

There are no restrictions.

Air traffic has resumed normal operations.

Test centres are available at various airports.

If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they may be subject to testing and quarantine requirements.

Departure

There are no known restrictions

Entry/return to Germany

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

Returnees from virus-variant areas are generally required to present all test certificates on entry. In the case of virus variant areas, only a PCR test (maximum 48 hours old) is permitted. A proof of vaccination or recovery can not replace the negative test result.

Exceptions for delivery traffic, commuters and other groups of people do not apply to returnees for virus variant areas.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.


*All information is without guarantee and is based exclusively on information provided by external sources, e.g. the German Foreign Office. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of this information. Please inform yourself about the applicable entry requirements before your flight.