U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Full advisory →Is Dominican Republic safe? 🇩🇴
Americas · Updated
As of July 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 1 Dominican Republic destination assessed, Santo Domingo scores highest (59/100).
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
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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 | 70 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateUNODC (via Our World in Data) · 2024 | 10.9 / 100k | 48 | UNODC (via Our World in Data) (2024) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 39.6% | 36 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 10.1% | 66 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| 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 | 30 | 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 20 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Dominican Republic?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Santo Domingo currently scores highest at 59/100 (Moderate).
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.