4:13 PM Dominican Republic travel advice. | ||||
#travel repubic # SummaryLatest update: Summary – outbreak of dengue fever The hurricane season in the Dominican Republic runs from June to November. See Natural Disasters. Cases of Chikungunya virus and Dengue fever have been confirmed in the Dominican Republic. Health officials have issued an alert as the number of dengue cases and deaths has risen. You should take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. See Health 126,563 British nationals visited the Dominican Republic in 2014. Most visits are trouble-free, but there are incidents of crime and violence. See Crime Don’t become involved with illegal drugs of any kind. There are severe penalties for all drug offences. A number of British nationals are serving prison sentences for attempting to traffic drugs. See Local laws and customs. Credit card cloning and fraud are common. It’s generally safer to use cash. See Money There is a low threat from terrorism in Dominican Republic. See Terrorism The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks. Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
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