Visa Requirements to enter DR

[BIZC8]

My Colombian wife wishes to visit the DR with me for the first time this summer. We're sort of unclear on the requirements for Colombian citizens (with permanent US residence) to gain entry into the DR.

Some Internet sites say they still need a tourist visa despite them having a US Alien Registration Card. In the event she needed a tourist visa to visit the DR, is this something she can process at the travel agency while purchasing the travel tickets, or does she do this upon arrival to the DR or is this something she needs to do stateside at a Dominican consulate/embassy?

Lastly, how does she being married to a Dominican citizen play into this?

[rubio_higuey]

If she has a US green card, or even visa for that purpose, she can visit the DR even if she would otherwise be subject to visa.


This requirement is for Colombians with US residency

National Colombia (CO) /Residence U.S.A. (US)
Embarkation Colombia (CO)
Destination Dominican Republic (DO)
Visited Colombia (CO)


Dominican Republic (DO)



Passport required.
- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid
on arrival.

Visa required, except for Those, irrespective of nationality,
holding an official residence card/permit issued by U.S.A.,
who are eligible for a Tourist Card on arrival (See Visa
issuance).
Visa Issuance:
- On arrival: holders of an official residence permit issued
by U.S.A. will be issued a Tourist Card for a stay of max.
30 days.
Fee: USD 10.-. An extension is possible for a stay of 90
days for a fee of DOP 62.40.
Further extensions possible for varying fees, depending on
length of stay. No photographs are required.
Minors:
- Minors under 18 years of age leaving the Dominican
Rep.,For details, click here
Additional Information:

- Visitors must hold:
- return or onward tickets; and

- all documents required for their next destination.

- except for those, irrespective of nationality, whose

passport states that they were born in the Dominican Rep.
Warning:
- Non-compliance with the entry regulations will result in

refusal of entry and deportation of the passenger on the

same aircraft. The carrier will be fined USD 1,000.- if
transporting passengers with incorrect documents.



This requirement is for OTHER Colombians

National Colombia (CO) /Embarkation Colombia (CO)
Destination Dominican Republic (DO)
Visited Colombia (CO)


Dominican Republic (DO)



Passport required.
- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid
on arrival.

Visa required, except for Those, irrespective of nationality,
holding a visa[ ANY VISA] issued by Canada, any European Union member state or U.S.A, who are eligible for a Tourist Card on arrival
(See Visa issuance).
Visa Issuance:
- On arrival: holders of a visa issued by Canada, U.S.A. or
any European Union member state will be issued a Tourist
Card for a stay of max. 30 days.
Fee: USD 10.-. An extension is possible for a stay of 90
days for a fee of DOP 62.40.
Further extensions possible for varying fees, depending on
length of stay. No photographs are required.
Minors:
- Minors under 18 years of age leaving the Dominican
Rep.,For details, click here
Additional Information:

- Visitors must hold:
- return or onward tickets; and

- all documents required for their next destination.

- except for those, irrespective of nationality, whose passport states that they were born in the Dominican Rep. Warning:
- Non-compliance with the entry regulations will result in

refusal of entry and deportation of the passenger on the same aircraft. The carrier will be fined USD 1,000.- if transporting passengers with incorrect documents.

[PICHARDO]

Originally Posted by BIZC8

My Colombian wife wishes to visit the DR with me for the first time this summer. We're sort of unclear on the requirements for Colombian citizens (with permanent US residence) to gain entry into the DR.

Some Internet sites say they still need a tourist visa despite them having a US Alien Registration Card. In the event she needed a tourist visa to visit the DR, is this something she can process at the travel agency while purchasing the travel tickets, or does she do this upon arrival to the DR or is this something she needs to do stateside at a Dominican consulate/embassy?

Lastly, how does she being married to a Dominican citizen play into this?

Yes she can visit the DR w/o having to get a visa before hand, as she holds a legal US permanent residency card.

As far as her being married to a Dominican citizen, that would allow her to petition for Dominican citizenship under her husband's constitutional rights.
That means no need to file for residency but outright citizenship.

Once this is done, she'll be able to carry on as any Dominican citizen does when traveling into the country or abroad if she decides to use her Dominican Passport.