In a significant move to enhance tourism accessibility, the Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Migration (DGM) has officially extended a landmark immigration facilitation measure. Effective from December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, tourists from a specified list of nations will be permitted entry without meeting the conventional six-month passport validity requirement.
The policy applies to citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the United States, the United Kingdom, and all European Union member states. The only stipulation is that travelers must possess a passport that remains valid for the entire duration of their stay and until their departure from Dominican territory. This directive, formalized through a memorandum continuing Resolution No. DGM-01-2024, also extends to foreigners from other countries who hold valid documentation for entry into the aforementioned nations.
In an official communiqué, the DGM framed this one-year extension as a reaffirmation of the national government’s commitment to stimulating international tourism and modernizing border control procedures. The initiative is strategically designed to dismantle administrative barriers and guarantee a more fluid and welcoming arrival experience for visitors originating from the country’s most critical tourism markets. This policy shift underscores a global trend where destination countries are streamlining entry protocols to remain competitive in the post-pandemic travel landscape.