Dominican Republic
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you:
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Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Update history
2024-07-25 14:09
Removal of information on Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-05 14:59
Update on passing of Hurricane Beryl through the Caribbean. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-03 16:27
Updated information about hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-02 15:41
A hurricane is projected to track south of the Dominican Republic and neighbouring Caribbean islands this week. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-26 11:10
Addition of link to the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism website with information on entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-06-12 14:18
Updated information on passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-03-20 14:21
Information about an entry and exit exemption being in place until 30 May for British passport holders (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-02-12 13:30
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-01-04 09:34
Information on passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-08-31 10:19
Removal of information about Tropical Storm Franklin (‘Summary’ page).
2023-08-21 16:24
Information about Tropical Storm Franklin (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-22 11:07
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-25 16:15
Updated information on passport validity requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-10-04 09:43
Updated information on hurricanes (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-09-18 17:39
Information on Tropical Storm Fiona which is expected to reach the Dominican Republic on Sunday 18 September. You should closely monitor local and international weather updates (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
2022-08-09 10:49
Updated information on passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-05 10:43
Updated information on the requirement for travellers to fill in an online entry form before travel to the Dominican Republic (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-03 11:47
Updated information on COVID-19 testing requirements for entry to the Dominican Republic (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-18 16:39
Updated information on COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-02-17 18:08
Updated information on entry requirements and COVID-19 measures (‘Entry Requirements and Coronavirus pages).