The Ultimate Family & Group Guide to the Dominican Republic E-Ticket (2026 Rules)

Traveling to the Dominican Republic is a dream—until you’re sitting at the kitchen table the night before your flight, staring at a digital form and wondering: "Do I really have to fill this out four separate times for my kids, my spouse, and myself?"

The Dominican Republic E-Ticket is a mandatory requirement for every single person entering or leaving the country. However, the system is designed with families in mind. You don't necessarily need a mountain of paperwork for every toddler and teenager in your group.

1. One QR Code to Rule Them All: How the Group System Works

The most common question travelers ask is: "Does every person need their own QR code?"

The answer is no, provided you use the "Companion" feature correctly. The Dominican Republic’s electronic system allows one Lead Traveler to act as the primary applicant for a group.

The "Power of 7" Rule

The digital form allows you to include up to seven (7) people total on a single application. This includes:

• The Lead Traveler (the person filling out the form).
• Up to six (6) additional companions.

If your family or group is larger than seven people (for example, a wedding party or a large multi-generational family), you must split the group. You would complete one form for the first seven people and a second, separate form for the remaining travelers.

2. Step-by-Step: Adding Companions Without the Stress

Navigating the portal can be clunky. Follow these steps to ensure you don't have to start over halfway through.

Step 1: Gather Your Data

Before you even open the website, have the following for every person in your group:

• Full legal name (exactly as it appears on their passport).
• Passport number and expiration date.
• Date of birth.
• Flight number and airline name.

Step 2: The Companion Entry

As you fill out the form, after the Lead Traveler's information is complete, the system will prompt you to "Add Companion."

3. The "One Name" Panic: Understanding the PDF Output

One of the biggest sources of "airport anxiety" happens after you hit submit. You download the PDF, and it only shows the Lead Traveler’s name next to the QR code.

Don't panic. This is by design. The QR code is a "digital bucket." When the immigration officer scans that single code, their screen populates with the data for every person you added as a companion. You do not need to see every name on the printed paper for it to be valid.

4. Special Rules for Kids, Infants, and Unaccompanied Minors

Do infants need an E-Ticket?

Yes. Even a "lap infant" who does not have a paid plane seat must be included on the E-Ticket. If they have a passport, they must be on the form.

The Customs Exemption for Minors

Children under 18 do not have to fill out the "Customs" or "Public Health" sections individually. As long as they are listed as your companion, the Lead Traveler's signature on the form covers them.

5. Common Pitfalls for Families (and How to Avoid Them)

• Different Last Names: If you are traveling with a partner you aren't married to, or children with a different surname, the system still allows you to group them. Be prepared to show a birth certificate if requested by immigration.
• The "Separate Address" Trap: The group form is for people staying at the same location. If half your group is at a resort and the other half at an Airbnb, you must fill out separate forms.
• Entry vs. Exit: You need a new E-Ticket to leave the Dominican Republic. You can do this as a group again, but it must be done within 72 hours of your flight home.

Enjoy your trip — and welcome to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴