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Language: Spanish is the official language, but English is spoken in the main tourist centers.
Currency: The currency is the Dominican Republic Peso (DOP), divided into 100 centavos. Many of the hotels and restaurants in the main tourist destinations display their prices in US dollars as well as in Dominican Pesos, as US dollars are widely accepted and some places will also accept Euros. The peso cannot be exchanged outside of the Dominican Republic. Major currencies can be converted into pesos at Central Bank approved bureaux; only 30% of the pesos bought can be re-converted
and this only if the original receipts are produced, so it is best not to buy more pesos than you are likely to need. Major credit cards are accepted everywhere, but a commission is usually charged and it is recommended that you only use your credit card at your hotel as fraud incidents have been reported. The best exchange rates are paid on US travelers cheques and secondly on US dollars cash and are best exchanged at exchange bureaux (casas de cambio). Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm; some banks also open on Saturday. ATMs are widespread.
Time: Local time is GMT -4.
Electricity: Electrical current is 110 volts, 60 Hz. American-style two-pin flat blade plugs are standard.
Communications: The international access code for the Dominican Republic is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean, followed by 809 or 829. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom); the outgoing code is not required for calling North America. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most major international operators. Direct international calls can be made from numerous telecommunications centers located in all towns and cities. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.
Duty Free: Travelers to the Dominican Republic over 16 years do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 1 box cigars; 1 bottle of alcohol, unopened and maximum of 2 liters; and up to 2 bottles of perfume for personal use. All animal products are prohibited.
Tourist OfficeMinistry of Tourism, Santo Domingo: +1 809 221 4660 or www.dominicanrepublic.com/Tourism
EmergencyEmergencies: 911.
Embassies
Embassy of the Dominican Republic, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 332 6280.
Embassy of the Dominican Republic, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7727 6285.
Embassy of the Dominican Republic, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 569 9893.
Consulate-General of the Dominican Republic, Sydney, Australia: +61 (0)2 9363 5891.
United States Embassy, Santo Domingo: +1 809 221 2171.
British Embassy, Santo Domingo: +1 809 472 7111.
Canadian Embassy, Santo Domingo: +1 809 685 1136.
Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for Dominican Republic): +1 868 628 0695.
South African Embassy, Havana, Cuba (also responsible for Dominican Republic): +53 (0)7 204 9671.
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