Can you bring cash to the Dominican Republic?

• Cash

  allowed, declaration may be required

  Cash of US$10,000 or more (or the equivalent in Dominican pesos or other currency), and bearer securities/instruments, must be declared to Customs on entry or exit using the official form, with documents showing the lawful origin of the funds. No tax is charged for carrying money.

  DGA Manual del Viajero: under 'Que sí necesitan declaración aduanera' — 'Dinero en efectivo US$10,000 o su equivalente en pesos dominicanos u otra moneda extranjera, títulos o valores al portador, estás obligado a declararlo ... al momento de tu entrada o salida, utilizando el formulario habilitado ... y presentar los documentos que justifiquen la procedencia lícita'. FAQ 9 says 'No se cobran impuestos por portar dinero' and phrases the trigger as 'más de US$10,000'. Wording conflict on the same page (US$10,000 vs more than US$10,000) — we show the stricter reading: declare at US$10,000 or more. The declaration is part of the E-Ticket.

  Also covers: cash, money, currency, dollars, euros, bearer instruments, cheques, travellers cheques, securities

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  Source Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA) — Manual del Viajero (traveller FAQ page)Checked against the source on 2026-10-09

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