The Dominican Republic E-Ticket, explained without a fee.
The DR E-Ticket is free. Here is the official DGM site, every field it asks, and how to tell real from fake.
What the E-Ticket actually is
The Dominican Republic E-Ticket is a digital form for entering and leaving the country. It combines what used to be three separate paper forms: the immigration card, the customs declaration, and the international boarding card.
One E-Ticket covers both arrival and departure for the same trip. You fill it once before arriving, show the QR at immigration on entry, and show it again (or a refreshed version) on exit.
It is free.
No one can charge you for it. No fast-track or priority tier exists. The only legal destination is eticket.migracion.gob.do, a domain reserved under .gob.do for Dominican government entities.
The problem
Search Google for “Dominican Republic E-Ticket” and several paid ads in the top results are commercial resellers charging $29 to $45 to fill a free form. Some submit the real E-Ticket for you. Some file a different, lesser form or nothing at all, and you find out at arrival.
The Dirección General de Migración (DGM) has issued public statements that no third party is authorized to charge for the E-Ticket.
Before you touch any form
Check the address bar. The official site is eticket.migracion.gob.do and nothing else.
Not eticket-dominican.com. Not dominicanrepublic-eticket.org. Not dr-eticket-official.net. Anyone can register those. Only Dominican government entities can register .gob.do.
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Every field the official form asks
The E-Ticket has about 10 core fields plus a customs declaration section: traveler identity, flight details, accommodation, and a short list of yes/no customs questions.
None of them require a photo upload.
None of them require payment.
If a site asks for either, you are not on the official site.
For a field-by-field walkthrough, read our how to fill the E-Ticket guide.
Known sites that are NOT the E-Ticket
These sites charge for a free form. Some submit a real E-Ticket on your behalf. Some do not.
Screenshots captured April 2026. Archived on Wayback Machine.
Frequently asked
Is there a fee for the E-Ticket?
No. The DGM does not charge for the E-Ticket. Any fee you see is a middleman.
Can I fill it on my phone?
Yes. The official site is mobile-friendly. A laptop is still easier for the accommodation address, which has a tight character limit.
When should I fill it?
Within 72 hours of arrival. The form also accepts submissions further out, but flight details may not be final yet. The DGM recommends 24 to 48 hours before arrival.
Do I need one for departure too, or is that separate?
Same form, one submission. When you fill the E-Ticket for arrival, the same QR covers your departure. If your departure flight changes significantly, you can update or refile.
Can I fill one form for my whole family?
Yes. The E-Ticket supports group submissions. One adult fills the form and adds each family member as an additional traveler. Everyone travels under one QR code. Keep it on the lead traveler’s phone.
I already paid a middleman. Can I get a refund?
Dispute the charge with your credit card issuer. “Service not rendered” or “deceptive practice” usually works. Best results within 60 days.
I filled out the form but didn’t get the QR email.
Check spam. If still missing after 1 hour, refile. Duplicate submissions are harmless. The most recent applies.
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