This guide is written for travelers completing the official Dominican Republic entry form at home before they their trip.

Don't Worry. This is the part that sounds complicated but actually isn't.

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: it’s not difficult once you understand what they’re asking for.

This page walks you through what the form is, when to do it, and what you actually need at the airport so you don’t stress about it before your trip.

What the E-Ticket Actually Is

The Dominican Republic e-ticket is not a plane ticket and it is not a visa.

It is an online entry and exit form that replaces the old paper immigration and customs forms.
You fill it out online before your flight, and it generates a QR code.

That QR code is what airport officials look for when you arrive.

You do not need to print anything if you can show the QR code on your phone.

You can complete the official Dominican Republic entry form here (opens in a new tab):
Official E-Ticket Form

**The official form is completely free. You should never have to pay a website to fill it out.

When You Should Fill It Out

You do not need to complete it weeks in advance.

The best time is:
1–3 days before your flight

Why:

• Your travel details are finalized

• The form stays accurate

• You won’t forget where you saved the QR code

You will complete one for:

• each adult traveler

• and for each child traveling with you

Information You Should Have Ready

Before starting, gather:

• Passport
• Flight number
• Address of where you are staying (hotel or resort name is fine)
• Arrival airport (usually Punta Cana, PUJ)

You do not need perfect information — they are not verifying tiny details. They just want travel record information.

After You Finish the Form

At the end, the system gives you a QR code.

This is the important part.

Immediately:

1. Take a screenshot

2. Save it to your photos

3. Email it to yourself (backup)

Most problems travelers have come from losing the QR code — not from filling out the form incorrectly.

What Happens at the Airport

When you land, you will walk toward immigration.

An official will usually ask:
“E-ticket?”

You simply show the QR code on your phone.

They scan it, and you continue to passport control.

You are not expected to explain the form.

You are not tested on it.

You are just showing proof you completed it.

Common First-Time Mistakes (and why they’re not serious)

Mistake: Minor typo in hotel name
→ Not a problem

Mistake: Forgot to print it
→ Phone screenshot is fine

Mistake: Filled it out the night before
→ Completely normal

Real problem: Not saving the QR code

So once you finish, save it immediately.

Calm Reassurance Section

The e-ticket feels intimidating mostly because it’s unfamiliar, not because it’s complicated.

Thousands of travelers complete it every day without issues.

Once it’s done, the hardest part of the arrival process is already handled.

After your e-ticket is done, the next thing most first-time travelers worry about is what actually happens when they land. I put together a simple walkthrough so you know exactly what to expect at the airport.