Is there an exit fee to leave the Dominican Republic to fly back to the US?

Question

I know there is a ten dollar per person fee to enter the country but wondered if there was one to leave the country?

Answer 1

Yes, you will need $20 US for each person to be used as a departure tax. MAKE SURE you have this in the exact amount in cash, suggest you put it aside at the beginning of your vacation. (I believe they will also accept Dominican pesos). However, they will not accept traveller’s cheques or other currency. (Note to Americans: I have found out that in the U.S. you pay the $20.00 departure tax to your travel agent when you book your trip, so you don’t have to pay this when you leave the DR, it has already been paid for you.) Also some Canadian tour companies now collect the $20.00 U.S. departure tax at time of booking, so check with your travel agent to see if it has been paid or not.

Answer 2

I work for an Airline, and THEY ONLY CHARGE YOU IF YOU SPENT MORE THAN 30 DAYS. After that they will charge you from 10 dollars and up depending if you exceed the amount of days you where given by the Dominican Inmigration Officer.

Answer 3

Hi April,

Yes to exit the country you must pay 20us/persons.

Happy to help you.

Happy Feet