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Dial 911 anywhere in the Dominican Republic for police, ambulance, or fire. Tourist police CESTUR: 809-200-3500.
Plus 37 verified embassy, healthcare, and safety contacts below.
Dial 911 for immediate emergency assistance anywhere in the Dominican Republic. This number connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services. For tourist-specific issues, contact CESTUR (Tourist Police) at 809-200-3500.
Call these numbers in case of immediate danger or emergency.
Unified emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services across the Dominican Republic.
Cuerpo de Bomberos del Distrito Nacional.
Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte. For traffic accidents and road emergencies.
Dominican Republic Civil Defense — responds to hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and major natural-disaster operations. For immediate life-threatening emergencies still dial 911; use this number to report damage, request evacuation help, or get hurricane-shelter information.
Specialized police force dedicated to protecting tourists. Officers often speak English.
Specialized police force dedicated to protecting tourists. Officers are stationed in major tourist areas and many speak English.
Tourist police office serving the Punta Cana and Bavaro resort area.
Tourist police office serving Puerto Plata and the North Coast.
Direct 24/7 tourist police hotline cited by the US Department of State. POLITUR is the legacy name for the body now operating as CESTUR; both numbers (this and 809-200-3500) are active.
Foreign diplomatic missions in the Dominican Republic. Contact your embassy for passport issues, legal help, or emergencies abroad.
U.S. consular services office serving Bavaro and Punta Cana. Use this number during business hours for routine consular help. After-hours US citizen emergencies go through the main US Embassy line (secondary number).
U.S. consular services office serving Puerto Plata and the north coast. Two day numbers published; after-hours emergencies go through the main US Embassy line (809-567-7775).
Government of Canada consular office serving Punta Cana and the eastern region. For after-hours emergencies Canadian citizens should call the main embassy in Santo Domingo (809-262-3100) or the Canada Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Government of Canada honorary consul in Puerto Plata. Provides routine consular assistance to Canadians on the north coast. After-hours emergencies via the main embassy in Santo Domingo (809-262-3100).
Major hospitals and clinics with experience treating international patients.
One of the most recognized private hospitals in Santo Domingo with modern facilities.
Modern medical center serving the Punta Cana resort area. English-speaking staff available.
International hospital chain with English-speaking staff. Commonly used by tourists in the Bavaro area.
Major public hospital in Santo Domingo with emergency services.
Well-known private clinic in Santo Domingo.
Major private hospital serving the Santiago and Cibao region.
Specialized helplines for specific situations.
National hotline for domestic violence and gender-based violence. Free and confidential.
Consejo Nacional para la Ninez y la Adolescencia. For reporting child abuse or neglect.
National helpline for drug and substance abuse issues. Consejo Nacional de Drogas.
Procuraduría General attorney-general hotline for reporting gender-based violence and intimate-partner crimes. Complements the *212 Ministry of Women hotline.
Useful service numbers for everyday needs.
Instituto Nacional de Transito y Transporte Terrestre. For transit information and road conditions.
Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones. For complaints about telecom services.
National consumer protection agency. File complaints about fraudulent businesses or services.
Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias. Monitors natural disasters, hurricanes, and severe weather events.
Quick answers to the questions travelers ask about emergency services and consular help in the Dominican Republic.