Government Advisory
45
ElevatedLevel 2: Exercise increased caution
Dominican Republic
AmericasHigher risk than 54% of countries. Main concerns: petty crime and tourist scams.
Traveler Practical Risk
44
ElevatedConfidence: high. Main drivers: petty crime, tourist scams, transport reliability.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🔓Petty Crime
Americas avg: 4668
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5559
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5347
📢Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5045
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4830
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
🏥Health
Americas avg: 2318
Practical advice
- ✓Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 6/12/2025
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-06-12 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dominican Republic
- Is Dominican Republic safe to travel to?
- Dominican Republic has a practical risk score of 44/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are petty crime and tourist scams.
- What are the main travel risks in Dominican Republic?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Dominican Republic are: petty crime, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Dominican Republic?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Dominican Republic is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Dominican Republic?
- Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
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