Dominican Republic
Destinations & Activities
Dominican Republic Facts
Currency: Dominican peso (exchange rate)
Language: Spanish
Population: 44,000
Fun fact: The Dominican Republic’s main industry is tourism, and it is the most popular country in the Caribbean to visit.
Basic phrases:
- Hi: Hola
- Bye: Adios
- Please: Por favor
- Thank you: Gracias
- Yes: Sí
- No: No
- I’m sorry: Lo siento
- Excuse me: Perdón
- Where’s the bathroom?: ¿Donde está el baño?
- Do you speak English?: ¿Habla ingles?
Visa Requirements
(via travel.state.gov)
Visas are not required for visits shorter than 30 days. All visitors to the Dominican Republic are charged a $10 tourist fee. A tourist card is electronically issued and is valid for one year from the date of issue.
