Source: U.S. State Department
Source: US State Department
Reconsider travel to the Dominican Republic due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan only international trave.
The Centers for Desease Control and Prevention (CDS) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19.
The Dominican Republic has lifted stay at home orders, and resumed some transportation options and business operations. Visit Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in the Dominican Republic.
Expercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime.
Cauntry Summary: Voilent Crime, Including armed robbery, Homicide and secual assault is a convern throughout the Dominican Repubilc. The development of a profession tourist police corps, institution of a 911 system in many parts of the country, and a concentration of resources in resort areas means these tend to be better policed than urban areas like Santo Domingo. The wide availability of weapons, the use and trade of illicit drug and a wak criminal justice system contribute to the-high level of criminalit the broader cale.
Exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime.
Country Summary: The vast majority of crime occurs in Providenciales. Local medical care and criminal investigative capabilities are limited.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
TRAVEL TO THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
If you decide to travel to Turks and Caicos Islands:
– Avoid walking alone and at night.
– Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.
– Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
– Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
– Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
– Review the Country Security Report for Belize.
– Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
– Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
QUICK FACTS
– Passport Validity: Three (3) months validity required upon entry.
– Blank Passport Pages: Two pages are required for entry stamp.
– Tourist Visa Required: Only for visits over 90 days.
– Vaccinations: All travelers age 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. No other vaccinations are currently required.
– Currency Restrictions for Entry: $10,000.
– Currency Restrictions for Exit: $10,000.
Search for Travel Advisories
Visit our Discover Turks & Caicos page for all the information you need to plan your trip.
U.S Embassy Zagreb
Check with your local embassy, U.S. Embassy Nassau, when you reach your destination.
Telephone +(242) 322-1181
Emergency +(242) 322-1181
Fax
Email acsnassau@state.gov
Website https://bs.usembassy.gov/
