In a strategic move to maintain its competitive edge in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has once again extended a measure that allows tourists from select countries to enter even if their passports have less than six months of remaining validity.
The Migration Agency (DGM) announced that the waiver, originally established to bolster post-pandemic recovery, will now remain in effect from 1 December 2025, through 31 December 2026. Under this extension of Resolution DGM-01-2024, eligible travelers only need a passport that is valid for the duration of their stay rather than the standard six-month minimum.
The DGM confirmed that the policy specifically targets “key source markets” to ensure a streamlined entry process. The exemption applies to tourists from:
North America: United States and Canada.
Europe: European Union and the United Kingdom.
South America: Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Furthermore, the rule extends to foreign nationals of other countries, provided they hold travel documents allowing them free entry into any of the nations listed above. For all other nationalities not covered by this resolution, the traditional six-month validity requirement remains strictly in force.
The DGM stated that the primary goal is to “eliminate barriers” and simplify immigration processes. This policy shift is part of a broader government initiative to keep the Dominican Republic attractive to international visitors in an increasingly competitive regional market.
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El Dia
20 January 2026