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Do you have to wear masks in Punta Cana?

Do I need to wear a face mask in Dominican Republic? Wearing face masks is required in some public places.



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Foreigners entering the Dominican Republic as tourists must comply with the following requirements: Passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months. Air, maritime or land ticket of entrance and return. A permanent address in the Dominican Republic.

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Do NOT bring illegal drugs, animal products and agricultural items. CURRENCY: The Peso is the National currency of the Dominican Republic. It comes in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,1000 and 2000 Peso notes.

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All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

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Violent Crime Punta Cana is one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean. The crime rates are low and violent crimes are pretty much unheard of. Hotels and resorts are very well-guarded and do not allow people who are not staying in them on the property, aside from the members of the staff.

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Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in the Dominican Republic, so your behaviors are important.
  1. Eat and drink safely. ...
  2. Prevent bug bites. ...
  3. Stay safe outdoors. ...
  4. Keep away from animals. ...
  5. Reduce your exposure to germs. ...
  6. Avoid sharing body fluids. ...
  7. Know how to get medical care while traveling. ...
  8. Select safe transportation.


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Although quite extreme, this is a standard official Punta Cana airport security procedure and not illegal activity. They can take as long as 30 minutes or more depending on what they discover. Once they have determined you are innocent, they will walk you back to the terminal and you are free to go.

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It is safe to shower nearly everywhere in the Dominican Republic, but remember not to swallow or even get drops of the shower water in your mouth. Ice cubes in the Dominican Republic can differ based on the location. For many resorts, ice cubes are made with purified water, which makes it safe to consume.

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Currently, there are no COVID-19 testing requirements to enter or exit the Dominican Republic. However, COVID-19 is still present. If you need testing, you will find resources below for regional clinics.

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Not eat raw meat and fish (ceviche). Although ceviche is a favorite gourmet dish of many tourists and residents of Punta Cana, it is important to make sure the exquisite dish is prepared of fresh raw meat or fish duly cured in citrus (lemon or lime) juice and spiced with chili peppers, salt, onion and other seasonings.

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Yes, mosquitoes exist in Punta Cana, especially during the rainy season. Their presence, however, poses a minor threat if you're well-prepared and take necessary precautions. Most tourist areas have strict control measures, including daily cleaning and fumigation routines, to keep these minor nuisances to a minimum.

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No citizen of a country can be denied entry to their home country. It is the internationally recognized “right of return.” Upon return they can be detained on customs issues or arrested on new charges or outstanding warrants but they cannot be denied reentry.

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