Dominican Republic E-Ticket for Children and Minors: 2026 Family Travel Guide

Published July 20, 2026 | Estimated reading time: 11 minutes

Traveling to the Dominican Republic with children adds one more layer to the pre-flight checklist. You may already know that adults need the Dominican Republic e-ticket QR code, but what about babies, toddlers, teenagers, stepchildren, grandchildren, or a child traveling with only one parent?

The short answer is simple: children should be included in the Dominican Republic e-ticket process when traveling on commercial flights. Families can often complete one shared form, children can be added as companions, and one QR code may cover the family when the group is set up correctly. But the e-ticket is only one part of family travel. Passports, airline rules, consent letters, and Dominican minor exit permits can matter too, especially when a child is Dominican, a Dominican resident, a dual national, or traveling without both parents.

Do Children Need a Dominican Republic E-Ticket?

Yes. The Dominican Republic e-ticket is required for passengers entering or departing the country on commercial flights, and children are not excluded simply because they are young. If a child is flying to Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, Santiago, La Romana, or another Dominican airport on a commercial airline, plan to include that child in the e-ticket submission.

This includes:

• Babies and lap infants
• Toddlers and school-age children
• Teenagers under 18
• Children traveling with both parents
• Children traveling with one parent
• Children traveling with grandparents, relatives, school groups, or another adult

The practical rule is this: if the child has a passport and is a passenger on the flight, include the child in the e-ticket process.

Do Babies and Lap Infants Need to Be Included?

Yes. A baby does not need to understand the form, have a customs declaration, or walk through immigration alone to count as a traveler. If the infant is on the flight reservation and has a passport, the infant should be listed in the e-ticket information.

Parents sometimes assume a lap infant is covered automatically because the child does not have a separate seat. That is risky. Airlines and immigration systems still treat the baby as an international passenger. Include the baby with the family group so the QR code connects to the child's travel information.

Can One Family Use One E-Ticket QR Code?

Usually, yes. Official digital traveler guidance says it is not necessary for each traveler in the same family to complete an individual form. At the start of the form, the main traveler specifies the number of additional family members traveling with them. For example, a family of four would add three additional family members because the person completing the form is already counted.

The official guidance also says that if more than seven people are traveling, an additional form should be completed for the remaining travelers. In practical terms, that means a family or group should not try to squeeze everyone into one application if the portal limit has been reached.

If you are unsure how family QR codes work, read our full family and group Dominican Republic e-ticket guide.

Why Does the QR Code Show Only One Name?

Many parents panic after downloading the PDF because the confirmation appears to show only the lead traveler's name. That does not automatically mean the children were left out. The QR code can contain the family submission data even if the printable confirmation is not formatted like a roster.

The important check is whether every child was correctly added before submission. If you are not sure, use your application code to consult the e-ticket in the official portal. If a child is missing, correct the form or complete a new accurate submission before airline check-in.

Do Children Complete the Customs Section?

Official digital traveler guidance says the form is completed for adults and children for the immigration and public health portions, but children do not complete the customs part; adults do.

That does not mean children's luggage is invisible. Parents and adult travelers are still responsible for what the family brings into the country. If the family is carrying restricted goods, large cash amounts, commercial merchandise, controlled medication, food, plants, animals, or anything else that needs customs attention, answer truthfully through the adult portion of the form.

For more detail on what adults may need to declare, see our Dominican Republic customs declaration guide.

What Documents Do Children Need for Dominican Republic Travel?

The e-ticket does not replace a passport, visa, consent letter, residency document, birth certificate, or airline document check. For international air travel, children generally need their own passport or valid travel document. A birth certificate is not a replacement for a passport on a normal international flight.

For most tourist families, the core document checklist looks like this:

If the child is a U.S. citizen, Canadian citizen, UK citizen, EU citizen, Dominican citizen, dual national, legal resident, adopted child, or traveling with a non-parent adult, document expectations can differ. When in doubt, check official government sources and the airline before the travel day.

Traveling With One Parent: Is a Consent Letter Needed?

A consent letter is not the same thing as the Dominican Republic e-ticket. The e-ticket collects travel information; a consent letter helps show that a child has permission to travel internationally when only one parent, a relative, or another adult is accompanying them.

The U.S. State Department advises parents traveling internationally with minors to research destination-specific rules and to carry evidence of their relationship to the child. It also notes that some countries require a signed and notarized permission letter from the non-traveling parent when a child travels with one parent or someone who is not a parent or legal guardian.

For Dominican Republic trips, a notarized consent letter is especially worth preparing when:

• The child is traveling with only one parent.
• The child has a different last name from the traveling adult.
• The child is traveling with grandparents, relatives, friends, a school group, or a sports team.
• One parent has sole custody and may need to show supporting documents.
• The child is Dominican, a Dominican resident, or a dual national.
• The airline specifically asks for minor travel documentation.

What Is the Dominican Minor Travel Authorization?

The Dominican Republic has a separate minor departure authorization process through the General Directorate of Migration. This is different from the e-ticket.

The Migration service is described for Dominican minors or foreign minors with legal residence in the Dominican Republic who need authorization to leave the national territory in certain circumstances. DGM guidance lists situations where certification is not required, such as minors accompanied by both parents, and situations where authorization may be required, such as a Dominican minor traveling with one parent, a third person, or an airline.

This matters because many tourist parents ask, "My child is leaving the Dominican Republic with me after vacation. Do I need the Dominican minor exit permit?" For a typical foreign tourist child who is not a Dominican resident and is leaving after a short vacation, the Dominican minor departure certification may not be the same issue as it is for Dominican citizens or Dominican residents. But if your child is Dominican, dual national, legally resident in the Dominican Republic, adopted, under a custody order, traveling with one parent, or traveling without parents, do not guess. Check DGM guidance, your airline, and the relevant consulate.

2026 Update: Digital Minor Exit Permit Beta

In May 2026, Dominican Migration announced a public beta for a 100% digital minor exit permit service. The announcement said the beta was initially available only to Dominican parents from designated provinces who want to authorize each other to travel with their child, while the traditional in-person process remained available.

This is useful news, but it should not be treated as a universal online solution for every family. If your trip involves Dominican nationality, Dominican residence, or a child leaving the country without both parents, check the current DGM process before assuming the digital beta applies to you.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill the E-Ticket With Children

1. Go to the official government portal at eticket.migracion.gob.do.
2. Choose whether you are completing the entry or departure form.
3. Enter the lead adult traveler's information carefully.
4. When asked about companions or additional family members, add the correct number of additional travelers.
5. Enter each child's name exactly as it appears on the passport.
6. Enter each child's passport number, date of birth, nationality, and other required identity details.
7. Use the family's correct flight and accommodation information.
8. Answer adult customs questions truthfully, including items packed in children's luggage.
9. Submit the form only after reviewing every traveler.
10. Save the QR code, application code, and PDF confirmation offline.

If the family hotel or Airbnb is not listed, use our Dominican Republic e-ticket address guide before guessing. If you need to change a child, flight, or address after submission, use our e-ticket correction and update guide.

Common Mistakes Parents Make

1. Leaving out a lap infant

A baby without a seat is still a passenger. Include the infant on the family e-ticket.

2. Counting the lead traveler twice

If the form asks for additional family members, count the people in addition to the person filling out the form. A family of four usually means three additional travelers.

3. Assuming the child needs a separate QR code

A separate QR code is not always necessary when the child is correctly included in a family submission. The key is accurate traveler data, not one PDF per person.

4. Ignoring consent documents

The e-ticket is not parental permission. One-parent travel, custody situations, different last names, Dominican nationality, or Dominican residency may require extra documents.

5. Waiting until the airport

Family forms take longer because there are more passports and details to check. Complete the e-ticket before the travel day when possible.

6. Using nicknames or shortened names

Use the child's passport name. Do not use a nickname, school registration name, or shortened version that does not match the passport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Final Answer

Children and infants should be included in the Dominican Republic e-ticket when flying commercially. Most families can use one shared form and one QR code when the family members are added correctly, and children do not complete the customs section the same way adults do.

But the e-ticket is not the whole family travel file. Each child needs proper travel documents, and one-parent travel or Dominican-nationality situations may require consent letters, custody documents, or a separate Dominican minor departure authorization. Handle the e-ticket early, save the QR code, and check any minor-travel paperwork before you reach the airline counter.