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Passports & Visas
As of January 8 2007, all US citizens visiting the Caribbean must be in possession of a valid US passport.
British citizens must be in possession of a valid ten year passport and return ticket.
Canadian tourists are only required to be in possession of valid official photo identification and proof of citizenship. It is however strongly recommended that all Canadians be in possession of a valid Canadian passport while abroad. If you happen to travel via the US then you will need a passport to make the transit.
No visas are necessary, but visitors from the USA, Canada and Britain must purchase a tourist card on arrival. This costs $10 and is valid for 30 days. It can be renewed twice at no further cost and should be surrendered when leaving the country. Other nationalities please check with your travel organiser or Embassy, High Commission or Consulate within your own country. |
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Service Charge/Tipping
Ten per cent service is usually included in hotel and restaurant bills, but an extra gratuity is appreciated. Hotel maids are usually tipped at least US$1 a day and will often show their gratitude with fresh flowers or elaborately folded towels. Taxi drivers do not need to be tipped. |
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Telephone
The IDD code for the Dominican Republic is +1 809, followed by a seven digit number.
The Dominican Republic has a well developed telecommunications infrastructure with extensive mobile phone and landline services. Internet is available in most parts of the country, at internet cafes and at the resort hotels.
There are many pay phones around the island. Phone cards can be purchased at most local stores, and are fairly cost efficient when making international phone calls. Cellular phones can also be rented at the airports. |
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Time Zone
The Dominican Republic is in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone, which is four hours behind GMT, ie Britain in winter, and five hours behind Europe. During the winter it is an hour ahead of the eastern seaboard of the USA.
The Dominican Republic has no daylight saving time, so when the clocks change in summer in the northern hemisphere the island is five hours behind Britain, six behind Europe and on the same time as the American eastern seaboard. |
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