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Dominican Republic Travel Advisory

Santo Domingo

Exercise Caution
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
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CapitalSanto Domingo
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyDOP · Dominican peso
TimezoneUTC-04:00
Exercise CautionUpdated 2025-06-12
Risk Level2 / 4
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Exercise increased caution in Dominican Republic due to crime. Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists. Do not display wealth and be wary of meeting individuals from online in secluded locations.

Emergency

General

General

911

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

Disculpe

dees-KOOL-peh

Excuse me

Cuanto cuesta?

KWAN-toh KWEHS-tah

How much?

Quiero comprar

kee-EHR-oh kom-PRAHR

I want to buy...

No

NOH

No

Por favor

por fah-VOR

Please

Donde esta?

DON-deh ehs-TAH

Where is...?

Si

SEE

Yes

Greetings

Hola

OH-lah

Hello

Gracias

GRAH-see-ahs

Thank you

Emergency

Ayuda!

ah-YOO-dah

Help!

US Embassy

Consulate

Santo Domingo

Cesar Nicolas Penson, esq. Andres Xavier Garcia

+1-809-567-7775

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Dominican Republic right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Dominican Republic at Level 2 (Exercise Caution) as of the current advisory. Exercise increased caution in Dominican Republic due to crime. Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Dominican Republic?
Emergency services in Dominican Republic: General 911. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Dominican Republic safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Caution), Dominican Republic is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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