10 Things You NEED to Know Before Visiting the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

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Planning a trip to the Dominican Republic? ✈️ Before you book that flight or pack your bags, there are some very important things you should know — and most people don’t find out until they’re already here 😅

In this video, we break down 10 essential things to know before visiting the DR, especially if it’s your first time or you’re used to resort-style vacations. From airports and paperwork to money, safety, SIM cards, and everyday life — this is the stuff that actually matters.

Whether you’re coming for a resort vacation, a longer stay, or you’re curious about what the real Dominican Republic is like, this guide will help you arrive prepared (and relaxed).

In this video, we cover:

1️⃣ Airports: Where You Fly Matters
2️⃣ E-Ticket + Proof of Exit
3️⃣ Travel Insurance Is Not Optional
4️⃣ SIM Cards & eSIMs
5️⃣ Cash vs Credit Cards
6️⃣ Transportation: How You Actually Get Around
7️⃣ Safety: What to Worry About (and What Not To)
8️⃣ Language & Communication Basics
9️⃣ Power, Water & Everyday Differences
🔟 Expectations vs Reality (Resort vs Real DR)

This video is based on our real experience living and traveling in the Dominican Republic, not just quick vacations.

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🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS & RESOURCES

🇩🇴 Official Dominican Republic E-Ticket

✈️ Proof of Onward / Exit Ticket

🛡 Travel Insurance (We Use This)

📱 Recommended eSIM

💳 Best Travel Credit Card

🚗 Airport Transportation

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0:00 Things to Know before Visiting the DR
0:49 Airports
2:30 ETicket and Proof of Exit
5:18 Travel Insurance Is Not Optional
6:22 SIM Cards and eSIMs
7:50 Money
9:14 Transportation
12:20 Safety
14:05 Language
14:50 Power and Water and Everyday Differences
17:18 Expectations vs Reality
18:25 Wrap Up

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24 Replies to “10 Things You NEED to Know Before Visiting the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴”

  2. Hey guys, catching up on videos here 😅 and, I must say, love your new home 😊! This was a very organized, informative and well thought out segment, great job 👏🏼!

  3. Ana a Trevor,do you know how many people from Canada wach your videos??? You should find the information and capitazile on this, I have an idea 💡. Just let me know if you are interested. Don’t worry im not changing or asking for money

  6. Great info! Thank you. 😊 The DR is on our radar…specifically where you are. Do you use your own phone number for eSIM or do they give you a new one? Koodo is charging us $8 a day and I don’t need a new number.

  7. Something I was made aware of after a trip to DR, Bayahibe area ❤️ in 2024 was that La romana is not just a Cruise port stop. You can embark/disembark on a cruise from there so spend some time before or after your cruise enjoying the Dominican beauty and beaches and then get on a cruise to visit some of the other Caribbean islands. Arriving in a week to Do just that. La romana also has a small international airport. 😊.

  9. Why is the government not trying to fix the driving issue and the water issue? for a country that has so many tourists and expats it is ridiculous it to fix these issues . Are the people running the country unaware of these issues or just don’t care?

  14. Hey Trevor and Anna, its easy to finance a condo in the DR? Do you have to use q Dominican bank for a mortgage? I’m thinking about buying, but l will not be able to buy it in full, thanks

  22. Another great video. Trying to learn more and more. Wife and I have been a handful of times. Each time we venture off the resorts and do more. Its infectious how beautiful it is and how much there is to do. From Canada as well.

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