Dominican Republic Visa Requirements
For 🇯🇵 Japan passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Stay in tourist areas. Petty crime exists. Avoid isolated areas at night.
Money & Costs
Currency
RD$ Dominican Peso (DOP)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $50 · Mid: $100 · Luxury: $300+
Cards & ATMs
Resorts and tourist areas. Cash elsewhere.
Tipping
10% often included. Extra $1-2 appreciated.
Practical Info
Power
Type A, B, 110V, 60Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
Emergency: 911
Police: 911
Tourist Police: 809-200-3500
Mobile/SIM
Buy at Claro, Altice, Viva.
Getting There
Airport Transfers
Punta Cana: Resort transfers. Santo Domingo: Taxi $40.
Local Transport
Resort shuttles. Uber in cities. Guaguas (local buses).
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
December-April (dry season).
Cultural Notes
Merengue and bachata music. Baseball is passion. Dominican time is relaxed.
Insider Tips
Stay in resorts for beach. Explore Santo Domingo colonial zone. Bargain in markets.
Dress Code
Casual beach wear.