Please use this page in conjunction with the smartraveller country travel advice for the Dominican Republic. We strongly encourage you to subscribe to our travel advisories on smartraveller.gov.au, sign up for critical updates by SMS and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@AusEmbMex) for the latest information on conditions in the Dominican Republic.
List of laboratories for COVID-19 (PCR) testing
- Acrópolis Centre – managed by the Ministry of Health
- Referencia laboratorio clinico
- Amadita laboratorio clinico
Service Providers
There are movement restrictions, including a curfew in place in Dominican Republic – refer to the smartraveller travel advice for Dominican Republic for further details. Certain stores have reported that they will deliver.
The following essential service providers have reported they will be opening sporadically in major urban centres. Contact the service provider directly to confirm operating hours. Certain stores may also limit the number of patrons in store at any one time. You should consider home delivery options where available.
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Local Emergency Numbers
CESTUR, the tourist assistance unit, provides 24-hour help:
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call 1809 200 3500 or 809 222 2026 ext. 2123
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email [email protected]
Fire and rescue services - Call 809 682 2000
Medical emergencies - Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Red Cross 809 334 4545
Police -Call 809 682 6520 or visit the nearest police station.
Emergency telephone operators may not speak English.
Always get a police report when you report a crime.
Your insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.
Actions to take
Check with your airlines, travel operators or insurers regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
Visit smartraveller.gov.au, our Embassy website, Twitter and Facebook accounts for updates on information on conditions in Mexico, Central America, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Review the smartraveller COVID-19 bulletin and the “COVID-19: what to do when you can’t get home” page.
Consult the Australian Department of Health website for the most up-to-date information.
Visit the Department of Home Affairs website on the latest information on returning home to Australia.
Visit the Services Australia website on the support available to Australians.
Monitor local news for updates.