Dominican Republic

Government advisories

• ☐ United States: level 2/4 — Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
• ☐ United Kingdom: level 1/4
• ☐ Canada: level 2/4 — Exercise a high degree of caution

Health notices

• ☐ Global Measles (level 1)

Practical

• ☐ Plug type A/B/C, 120V — bring an adapter if yours differs
• ☐ Drives on the right
• ☐ Emergency (police): 911
• ☐ Emergency (ambulance): 911
• ☐ Emergency (fire): 911

Laws that could get a tourist arrested

• ☐ Underage sexual activity — The age of consent is 18. Tourists engaging in sexual activity with minors face prosecution in the Dominican Republic and their home country.
• ☐ Driving under the influence — It is illegal for tourists and visitors to drink and drive. Penalties apply for those who violate this law.

Before you go

General trip-prep, not specific to Dominican Republic — the same short list applies anywhere.

• ☐ Register with your embassy's traveler program if one exists
• ☐ Check your passport's validity and blank-page requirements on your destination's official entry-rules page
• ☐ Photograph/screenshot your passport, visa, and travel insurance documents
• ☐ Download offline maps for your destination
• ☐ Confirm your bank/card issuer knows you're traveling
• ☐ Check whether your phone plan needs a travel add-on or a local SIM