VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa: Dominican Rep, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Israel, Japan, Korea (South), Peru, Uruguay, holders of a valid Tourist Card issued to: United Kingdom, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Rep, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland Rep, Italy, Jamaica, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Russia, San Marino, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela & permanent residents of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland Rep, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States & Venezuela, provided holding proof of residence stamped on a valid passport or document from Embassy stamped "Entry Permit".
TRANSIT VISAS: Required by all except those as noted above and persons continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft on the same day without leaving the airport, provided holding confirmed onward tickets & documentation (nationals of Dominican Rep & holders of a re-entry permit may enter if holding a one-way ticket).
HEALTH: There are currently no compulsory vaccinations required.
Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, TB, Tetanus & Typhoid.
Risks: Low malaria risk exists throughout the year especially in rural areas of the western provinces such as Castanuelas, Hondo Valley & Pepilla Salcedo. Rabies.
WEATHER: Temperatures are high all year. Sea breezes help to counteract the humidity, keeping it bearable. As this is the most mountainous island in the Caribbean, higher areas are much cooler and wetter than lowland areas. The north coast is wetter than the south, which is wetter than most other Caribbean islands during the rainy season from May-Oct, when hurricanes may also occur. Temperatures can dip below 0°C during winter months (Dec-Apr) in mountain areas. There are two rainy seasons, the heaviest from May-Aug and the lightest from Nov-Dec. The southwest is the country's driest region.

All passports must be valid for six months.