This guide is written for travelers completing the official Dominican Republic entry form at home before 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 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 the QR code 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

Before you start, gather your passport, your flight number, the name of your hotel or resort, and your arrival airport — which is usually Punta Cana (PUJ).

You don’t need perfect information. They’re not verifying tiny details. They just want a travel record on file.

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.

The e-ticket feels intimidating mostly because it’s unfamiliar, not because it’s actually hard. Thousands of people complete it every day without a second thought. Once it’s done, the most confusing part of your arrival is already behind you.

If you want to know exactly what happens after you land — the lines, the luggage, the exit — the airport arrival guide walks through it step by step.

Here’s exactly what to expect when you land →