Dominican Republic

Generally open

NORTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN

Felon entry rules

GENERALLY OPEN — No visa required for U.S. citizens for stays up to 30 days (tourist card fee applies).
No formal background check at tourist entry.
Haitian and Dominican immigration law includes broad discretionary denial powers but these are rarely exercised against U.S. tourists based on foreign criminal records.
Drug trafficking: elevated risk due to joint enforcement programs.

No formal RSO-specific entry rules published. (verify with embassy before travel)
IML notifications transmitted; discretionary action by Dominican officers possible.

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice (IML, 34 U.S.C. § 20914).

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