Dominican Republic

Population: 8.5 million.
Area: 48,730 square km, 48,730 square miles.
Language(s): Spanish, some English, French, German & Italian.
Capital City: Santo Domingo.
Major Cities: Santiago.
Local Time: GMT -4
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP 1 = 100 Centavos)
Notes: DOP: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000
Coins: DOP: 1, 5. Centavos: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500
Dialling Code: 1 809.

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required by all.

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 6 months beyond intended length of stay.

Visas
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Dominican Rep.

• Puerto Plata (POP).
• Punta Cana (PUJ).
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ).

The Dominican Republic has a developing economy. Tourist facilities vary according to price and location. The capital is Santo Domingo.

CRIME: Petty street crime does occur, and normal precautions should be taken.

Climate: Temperatures are high throughout the year, sea breezes help to counteract the humidity, so it is rarely unbearable. 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 dipping below 0°C can occur during winter months (Dec-Apr) in mountain areas. There are two rainy seasons, the heaviest from May-Aug, the lightest from Nov-Dec.