Diplomatic Passport

mattm · #1 07-14-2009, 03:52 PM

Does the D.R. require visas for holders of a Diplomatic Passport visiting for vacation?

El_Uruguayo · #2 07-14-2009, 04:12 PM

Depends on the country of origin

mattm · #3 07-14-2009, 04:17 PM

It's Canadian.

El_Uruguayo · #4 07-14-2009, 04:21 PM

Nah, no problem, canadians don't need visas, just tourist cards. You might need a tourist card, but in my dad's case, he holds a Dip. Can. Passport, he came to visit, and they let him through no questions when they saw it was diplomatic, even though they probably shouldn't have, as he was not on diplomatic mission here.

mattm · #5 07-14-2009, 04:27 PM

Thanks. I wonder if anyone knows if the above mentioned situation was really just a mistake on the border guard's part...

TheHun · #6 07-14-2009, 09:24 PM

In worst case you just need a US$ 10 tourist card. No visa required for CA, US, EU citizens. As it was said, if they see your Dip.Pass. they will let you through without a tourist card and w/o checking your suitcases.
If you really want to play legal, you just buy one - that is all you need.
Enjoy your stay!
The Hun

mattm · #7 07-15-2009, 08:41 AM

Ah, ok. I ask because it seems a lot of countries require a visa for all dip passports. This is good, one less errand :-)

FireGuy · #8 07-15-2009, 08:50 AM

Also please remember that as long as your flight is non-stop from Canada to the DR you don't need a passport of any kind (yet). It is still acceptable for Canadians (non-PR) to travel to the DR with a birth certificate and driver's license.

Gregg

viajar · #9 07-16-2009, 11:32 AM

Just a bit curious why someone with a diplomatic passport needs to find out information from this source. You don't by chance work for canadian citizenship and immigration do you.

El_Uruguayo · #10 07-16-2009, 11:34 AM

Could be he works for DFAIT, or is the son of a diplomat. Plus you must admit, DR1 is a pretty good source for this info.