Travel Advisory Dominican Republic - Election and No Booze
Added 2024-05-16 05:54:46 +0000 UTCFrom the US Embassy:
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (May 15, 2024)
Location: Cities and Towns Throughout the Dominican Republic
Event: Presidential and Congressional Elections 2024
The Dominican Republic will hold presidential and congressional elections on Sunday, May 19, 2024. This could result in large crowds and/or protests, particularly near voting locations, and may disrupt traffic.
· Campaign closing caravans and demonstrations may continue until midnight on Thursday, May 16.
· The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited 24 hours before voting, from 7:00 a.m. May 18th until 5:00 a.m. May 20th. Hotels in tourist areas are exempt.
· Electoral sites will be open for voting on Sunday May 19th from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Actions to Take:
· Be aware of your surroundings.
· Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
· Monitor local media for updates.
· Notify friends and family of your safety.
· Have travel documents up-to-date and easily accessible.
· Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport.
· Visit Ready.Gov for tips on emergency preparedness.
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Av. República de Colombia 57, Santo Domingo
Emergencies: 809-567-7775
Non-emergency inquiries: SDOAmericans@state.gov
Website: https://do.usembassy.gov/or follow on Twitter and Facebook
· Contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada, or
1-202-501-4444 from other countries
· Dominican Republic Country Information Page
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for security updates.
