New journey advisory for Canadians heading to the Dominican Republic

If you are travelling from Canada to the Dominican Republic, take word: the federal government has up to date its journey advisory with new info.

For these travelling from Canada to the Dominican Republic, the travel advisory consists of up to date entry and exit necessities. According to the Government of Canada, the General Directorate of Migration (DGM) is extending its passport validity guidelines for Canadians.

Until Dec. 31, 2026, Canadians can enter the Dominican Republic for tourism functions with a passport legitimate throughout their keep,” reads the advisory.

According to the DGM, that signifies that Canadians whose passports are about to run out can journey to the Dominican Republic. As an exception, passports solely should be legitimate for the size of their keep and departure, as a substitute of assembly the usual six-month validity rule. Officials state that this rule seeks to get rid of limitations for vacationers, guaranteeing “a more streamlined entry process for visitors from key source markets.”

The rule additionally applies to residents of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the U.S., England, and international locations of the European Union, who’ve legitimate and present passports. It doesn’t, nonetheless, point out whether or not the identical rule applies to Canadian everlasting residents.

The short-term rule solely applies to Canadian residents travelling for tourism. If you are planning to journey for a unique goal, you will want a passport that is legitimate for at the very least six months after you arrive within the Dominican Republic.

However, the Canadian authorities warns that the authorities of a rustic or territory “decide who can enter or exit through its borders.” It additionally states that info on entry and exit necessities can change at any time.

“The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements,” reads the advisory.

To keep up-to-date on the most recent advisories and knowledge, go to Canada’s Dominican Republic journey recommendation website.

Canadians travelling internationally can even join Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA). The free and confidential service notifies residents exterior the nation of an emergency overseas or a private emergency at dwelling.