Dominican Republic travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Dominican Republic: travel advice level, plug type A/B, 110V, emergency 911, currency DOP.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2026-08-07
Latest change (original, English)
Updated information about outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ page).
Updated information about outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ page).
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CapitalSanto Domingo
CurrencyDOP
LanguagesSpanish
Calling code+1849
Emergency numbers911
Plug typesType A, Type B
Voltage110 V
Driving sideRight
Population11M