Dominican Republic Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of June 11, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of June 11, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated December 10, 2025 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 11, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Dominican Republic since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Dominican Republic safe? What the official advisory says
in Dominican Republic due to crime.
Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists. Do not display wealth and be wary of meeting individuals from online in secluded locations.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 11, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Dominican Republic travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Dominican Republic?
As of June 11, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Dominican Republic at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Dominican Republic travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 11, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Dominican Republic?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated December 10, 2025). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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