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Dominican Republic Travel Tips and Information
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| Official Name | ---- |
|---|---|
| Population | 9.5 million |
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
| Country Code | DO |
| Language | Spanish |
| Country Code (international calls) | 1809, 1829, 1849 |
The flight time to Dominican Republic is approximately 4 hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Dominican Republic below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic is located on the island of Hispaniola and borders the Caribbean Sea to the south, the North Atlantic Ocean to the north.
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Visa and Immigration Procedures to Dominican Republic
To travel to the Dominican Republic, travelers need a valid passport, a visa and a return or onward air ticket. Citizens of most countries can purchase a tourist card on arrival. Entry requirements are different for each country, however, and travelers should double check before booking their ticket.
Things/Items Allowed into Dominican Republic
Passengers 16 years old and above may import 200 individual cigarettes and 1 liter of spirits. All passengers may bring in personal items such as clothing, perfume, and jewelry.
Things/Items Forbidden out of Dominican Republic
• Drugs without a prescription • Dangerous Weapons • Endangered Plants and Animals
Things/Items Forbidden into Dominican Republic
• Drugs without a prescription • Dangerous Weapons • Endangered Plants and Animals • Birds
Voice of Travelers to Dominican Republic
Honeymoon trip to Virgin Islands via Dominican Republic
I am Eve from Guatemala. Last month, my boyfriend and I spent our honeymoon in the British Virgin Islands. We traveled to Dominican Republic by air, and boarded an Oceania Cruise to the Virgin Islands. We searched online for the cheapest ticket several weeks prior to our departure for Dominican Republic, and the cheapest air ticket to Dominican Republic was with Caribbean Airlines. One of the travel agents had advised us that tickets to Dominican Republic are cheapest six weeks before your travel time, and that it is advisable to purchase your ticket six weeks before traveling. As a couple traveling to Dominican Republic, the airline offered us a 5% discount on the ticket we bought. We booked the ticket to Virgin Islands in advance, and spent a day in Dominican Republic before departing for the Bahamas. The travel experience by air to Dominican Republic and the cruise to Virgin Islands were brilliant, the attendants were friendly and ready to help, and the food and drink satisfied everyone.
Retiring in Dominican Republic
I am Ryan, originally from Florida. I retired in Dominican Republic after working with the state for more than 25 years. Initially, I was searching for a good place when Dominican Republic popped into my head. I flew to to Dominican Republic last summer to search for a suitable house before relocating. I bought a ticket to Dominican Republic online after searching for the cheapest ticket on the internet. Purchasing the ticket online was cheaper compared to visiting the travel agents, who charged a commission for their ticket, making it more expensive than purchasing the ticket online. When purchasing a ticket to Dominican Republic, it is advisable to purchase your ticket weeks prior to your departure, as the ticket is cheaper during this period. Caribbean Airlines offered 5% off their ticket, and furthermore contacted FedEX on my behalf for cargo purposes. As a result, FedEx charged a lower ticket price to relocate my goods to Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic Travel FAQs
Q. What is the climate like in Dominican Republic?
A. The Dominican Republic enjoys a tropical type of climate with two seasons, summer and winter. Winters are from November to April with low humidity, while the summer months are from May to October, with high humidity and warmer weather. Generally, visitors can expect long periods of sunshine and blue skies at any time of the year.
Dominican Republic - Direct Flights to Major Airports
Airports handling direct flights toPunta Cana International Airport•London Gatwick International Airport (England) •Charles de Gaulle Airport (France) •Tocumen International Airport(Panama City) etc.
Airports handling direct flights toLas America International Airport•O'Hare International Airport (Chicago, USA) •Malta International Airport (Valleta, Malta) •Prague International Airport(Prague, Czech Republic) etc.
Airports handling direct flights toCibao International Airport•Manchester International Airport (Manchester, United Kingdom) •El Prat International Airport (Barcelona, Spain) •Adolfo Suarez International Airport(Madrid, Spain) etc.
Airports handling direct flights toGregorio Luperon International Airport•Manchester International Airport (Manchester, United Kingdom) •El Dorado International Airport (Bogota, Colombia) •Copenhagen International Airport(Copenhagen, Denmark) etc.
Flight Routes to Dominican Republic
Punta Cana International Airport is a private-owned commercial service airport, handling over 60% of international arrivals to the Dominican Republic. Located in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana Airport serves as one of the gateways to the country. Punta Cana Airport is the second busiest airport in the Caribbean region and the only airport with direct flights to Russia and Israel. There are direct flights from America, Mexico, and European countries such as Spain.