U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Updated after periodic review with minor edits. Last updated June 18, 2024.
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Is Dominican Republic safe? 🇩🇴
Americas · Updated
As of August 2026, Dominican Republic scores 59/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Dominican Republic Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 6 Dominican Republic destinations assessed, Punta Cana scores highest (61/100), while La Romana scores lowest (56/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Dominican Republic: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Dominican Republic destinations by safety score
#1🇩🇴Punta CanaModerate · updated 28 July 202661#2🇩🇴Santiago de los CaballerosModerate · updated 30 July 202660#3🇩🇴SamanáModerate · updated 27 August 202659#4🇩🇴Puerto PlataModerate · updated 29 July 202658#5🇩🇴Santo DomingoModerate · updated 28 July 202658#6🇩🇴La RomanaModerate · updated 29 July 202656
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03 · Evidence Signals
Dominican Republic safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 10.9 / 100k | 43 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 76/100 | 76 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 54/100 | 54 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 27.4 / 100k | 28 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Dominican Republic safety FAQ
Is Dominican Republic safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Dominican Republic Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Dominican Republic averages 59/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 27 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Dominican Republic?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Punta Cana currently scores highest at 61/100 (Moderate). La Romana scores lowest at 56/100.
Where does this Dominican Republic safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.