Yes, we recommend that you should buy the tourist card online before you arrive. Here some information about it:
All tourists (except nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Israel, Japan or South Korea) entering the Dominican Republic need to buy a tourist card for $10.00 USD. This tourist card can either be bought in cash at your arrival or you can purchase it online entering this link: https://www.dgii.gov.do/Tturistaweb/. If you buy the tourist card online, make sure to print out a copy which will be sent to you via email after the purchase. The tourist card is valid for one year and can be used for one entry. Children need this tourist card also, no matter how old they area.
For more information about the tourist card, click here: http://shopytours.com/about-the-tourist-card/
It can take 15 min. or more waiting in the line to buy this card especially when you arrive at the Punta Cana or Santo Domingo airport. We recommend buying the tourist card before you arrive, because this can save you a lot of time at the airport. If you buy the tourist card online you should then use the exit lane which is dedicated for Residents and/or Dominican Citizens .
