MINISTRY OF TOURISM OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Ave. Cayetano Germosén 419, esq. Ave. Gregorio Luperón, Sector Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo T: 1 809 221 4660 E: tourist.info.dr@mitur.gob.do W: godominicanrepublic.com
136 East 57th Street, Suite 803, NY 10022 T: 212 588 1012 E: newyork@mitur.gob.do
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2025 EST.): 11,520,487 • CAPITAL: Santo Domingo • MAIN CITIES: Santiago de los Caballeros, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, San Cristóbal • VISA: Passport must be valid for six months beyond arrival and contain one blank page; no visa required for stays up to 30 days; visitors must have funds, an outbound ticket and accomm. Visitors must also complete an
eTicket for both entry and exit • HEALTH: Immunizations against hepatitis A and B, typhoid and rabies recommended; medication to prevent malaria is advised • CURRENCY: Dominican peso (DOP). Carry local currency • TIME: GMT-4 • ELECTRICITY: 120 volts; no adapter required • DRIVING: On the right. US driver’s license is accepted • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2026): Jan 1, 6, 21, 26; Feb 27; Apr 3; May 1; Jun 4; Aug 16; Sep 24; Nov 9; Dec 25 • LANGUAGE: Spanish (offi cial); Haitian Creole • RELIGION: Christian (Catholic) • DIAL CODES: 1 809
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAYS: • Las Américas (SDQ) • Punta Cana (PUJ) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: 4-4.5h from NY; 2.5h from Miami
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS • Bavaro Punta Cana Trips • Dominican Republic Tourism Board • Impressive Resorts & Spas • Majestic Resorts
USA NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN Puerto Plata VENEZUELA Santiago DOMINICAN REPUBLIC San Juan Santo Domingo Barahona La Romana