How to Fill Out the Dominican Republic E-Ticket (Step-by-Step)
If this is your first trip to the Dominican Republic, the e-ticket is usually the part that causes the most confusion.
The good news is that it’s not difficult once you understand what they’re asking for. This page walks you through what the form is, when to fill it out, and what you actually need so you’re not second-guessing yourself before your flight.
What the E-Ticket Actually Is
The Dominican Republic e-ticket is not a plane ticket and it is not a visa.
It’s an online entry and exit form that replaced the old paper immigration and customs cards. You fill it out before your flight, and it generates a QR code. That QR code is what airport officials are looking for when you arrive. You don’t need to print anything as long as you can show it on your phone.
You can complete the official form here: Official E-Ticket Form →
The official form is completely free. You should never have to pay a third-party website to fill it out.
When to Fill It Out
You don’t need to do this weeks in advance. The best window is one to three days before your flight — your travel details are finalized, the information stays accurate, and you won’t have to go hunting for your QR code later.
You’ll complete one form for each adult traveler and one for each child traveling with you.
What to Have Ready
The form moves through three sections. Before you sit down to fill it out, it helps to have everything in front of you so you’re not pausing mid-form to hunt things down.
Step 1 covers your general information. This is the straightforward part — your full legal name exactly as it appears on your passport or travel documents, a phone number where you can receive updates, and the email address where your completed QR code will be sent. That last one matters most. Double-check it before moving on.
Step 2 is your migratory information. This is where the form links your identity to your actual trip. You’ll enter your passport number as it appears on the document, the name of the airline you’re flying, and your flight booking reference — the confirmation code from your ticket. If you’re traveling on a commercial airline, which most people are, this section is exactly what it sounds like.
Step 3 covers customs. Most travelers breeze through this one. You’ll declare any goods you’re bringing in — gifts or merchandise beyond personal use — along with an approximate value in USD. The currency question is simply asking whether you’re carrying more than $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments. If you’re not, you check no and keep moving. Accuracy here matters, but if you’re a regular tourist packing a suitcase, there’s nothing unusual to declare.
After You Finish
At the end of the form, the system gives you a QR code. This is the part that matters most.
As soon as it appears, take a screenshot, save it to your photos, and email it to yourself as a backup. Most problems travelers run into come from losing the QR code — not from filling the form out incorrectly. Save it before you close the page.
What Happens at the Airport
When you land, you’ll follow the signs toward immigration. At some point before passport control, an official will usually just say “e-ticket?” You open the screenshot on your phone, they scan it, and you keep moving.
You’re not being tested on the form. You’re not expected to explain anything. You’re just showing proof that it’s done.
Common First-Time Mistakes
A minor typo in your hotel name won’t cause a problem. Filling it out the night before is completely normal. Forgetting to print it isn’t an issue — your phone works fine.
The only thing that actually creates a headache is not saving the QR code. So once the form is finished, save it immediately and move on.