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Understanding Dominican Republic Tourist Visa & Stay Rules
Every international traveler entering the Dominican Republic for tourism purposes receives a standard entry allowance, typically covered by the Tourist Card ($10 USD fee) which is already included in your airline ticket price. This entry permit allows you to legally stay in the country for up to 30 days.
If your travel plans, remote work, or medical recovery require you to extend your visit beyond this 30-day window, you will automatically enter an “overstay” status regulated by the Dirección General de Migración (DGM).
How are Dominican Republic Overstay Fees (Stay Fees) calculated?
Note: The Dominican Republic does not arrest tourists for overstaying their initial 30 days. Instead, the government applies a progressive monetary penalty scale based on the exact duration of your extended stay. The longer you remain in the country past your legal limit, the higher the tier of the fee you will have to pay upon departure.
Where and how can you pay your DGM Stay Fee?
You have two official methods to settle your overstay tax before leaving the country:
- Option 1: Online Pre-payment (Recommended): You can request the calculation and submit your payment digitally through the official immigration portal (
stayfee.migracion.gob.do) a few days before your flight. This generates a digital receipt with a barcode that speeds up your airport exit. - Option 2: At the Airport Terminal: You can pay the fee directly at the Migration counter inside the airport terminal on the day of your departure flight (available at AILA in Santo Domingo, Punta Cana International Airport, Santiago, etc.).
Important Tips for Paying at the Airport:
- Arrive Early: Settle your immigration status can add 15 to 30 minutes to your departure process. Arrive at the airport with extra time.
- Payment Methods: Migration counters accept both credit cards and cash (US Dollars or Dominican Pesos). However, carrying cash is highly recommended in case the local card terminal systems are offline.