Dominican Republic (DO)
The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's most visited destination — a lively Spanish-speaking nation sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
Capital: Santo Domingo
Region: Americas
Language: Spanish
Currency: DOP (RD$)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 40)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
911
Police
911
Fire Brigade
911
Ambulance
911
Poison Control
809-562-0101 (Centro Nacional de Toxicología)
Mental Health
ILEPSI: 809-508-3090 (Instituto de Liderazgo en Psicología y Salud Integral)
Domestic Violence
Línea de Orientación a la Mujer: 809-200-1212 (Ministerio de la Mujer)
Child Protection
CONANI: 809-686-9111 (Consejo Nacional para la Niñez)
Road Assistance
No national breakdown service. Contact your insurance company directly. CESFRONT and local mechanics are options in rural areas.
Clínica Privada / Urgencias
911
Private clinics (clínicas privadas) provide 24/7 emergency services in major cities. Public hospitals (hospitales públicos) are accessible but private care is strongly recommended for expats.
24/7 in major private hospitals. Quality varies significantly between public and private facilities.
How to call emergency services in Dominican Republic
For 911: works from any phone. State your location clearly — give landmarks, as street addresses may not be well-known. Tourist Police (POLITUR): 809-200-3500 for tourism-related incidents.