Travel Insurance for The Dominican Republic

  • Full access to HealthHero - a 24/7 GP via telephone and video based in the UK
  • Up to £10m Emergency Medical expenses covered
  • Personal liability covered over £1m on all policies
  • Over 23,000 UK travellers covered in 2022 for journeys across the globe

A lot of tourists dream of experiencing paradise during their trips abroad. The Dominican Republic gives you just that. The most popular Caribbean Island to visit, The Dominican Republic offers you all of the white sand beaches, exotic wildlife and vibrant culture that you could wish for on your trip.

There is a world of adventure and opportunity awaiting you in The Dominican Republic. Other than laying on a beautiful white sand beach all day long, there is so much to do and see whilst visiting this unique destination. Discover all the country has to offer through its rainforest, savannah and highlands. In terms of activities, you may be surprised at how much there is to do when visiting The Dominican Republic. From the stunning National Parks to the luxurious casinos, to horse-back riding on the beach and learning how to surf. The possibilities are endless here.

Another thing that draws people to The Dominican Republic is the locals, culture and food. When you travel abroad you can really get involved with the culture and traditions, learning more about the country as you travel. Local Dominicans love to dance, enjoy delicious seafood and play golf together in Punta Cana.

The official language in The Dominican Republic is Spanish, with different dialects used across the country. English is commonly taught in schools, but it is likely that you will meet locals who do not speak it. Before you travel, consider learning some useful words and phrases in Spanish to help you communicate with the locals. Also, don't forget to change your currency to Dominican peso.

No matter your plans whilst you are visiting The Dominican Republic, it is important that you take out travel insurance to protect yourself against many unforeseen eventualities.

Below is some information about our Dominican Republic Travel Insurance products, for which Terms & Conditions apply. Please visit the policy information hub for full details. 

Although the purchase of travel insurance isn't a legal requirement before you go on holiday, it should still be viewed as essential when you are travelling. It is important to be as prepared as possible should anything unexpected happen during your trip.

Thousands of tourists visit The Dominican Republic from the UK each year, most visits are trouble-free, but there have been incidents of criminal activity and violent acts. Be sure to be safe whilst visiting the country. There have been armed robberies in the country on roads close to the border with Haiti, you should be careful when driving as the driving standards can differ from those within the UK.

The Dominican Republic can see adverse weather conditions during certain times of the year. The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. Be sure to monitor local and international weather updates before and throughout the duration of your trip so that you can better prepare for your time in the country.

Cases of chikungunya virus and dengue fever have been confirmed in the country. Take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. To find out more information and advice on travelling to the Dominican Republic, visit GOV.uk.

Our  Single Trip, Annual Trip, and Backpacker policies are designed to help protect you when you visit The Dominican Republic on holiday. These travel insurance options can cover you for things like emergency medical expenses, cancellations and loss of personal belongings. Across our Single Trip and Annual policies, we also offer three levels of cover: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Depending on the level of cover you choose, you'll be protected against:

 

 

  • Cancelling or curtailing your trip
  • Delayed personal possessions
  • Lost, stolen or damaged personal possessions*
  • Loss of personal money*
  • Emergency medical and associated expenses
  • Loss of passport*
  • Personal accident cover
  • Missed departures
  • Delayed departures
  • Personal liability
  • Legal expenses
  • End-supplier failure**
  • *Not available with Bronze level cover
  • **Only available with Gold  level cover
  • Terms and Conditions apply.
     
This policy is designed for frequent travellers and can cover you and your family for a multitude of holidays. From romantic city breaks to fun-filled beach holidays, and more.
If you’re only planning on going away on holiday or for an extended trip once this year, then our Single Trip policy is perfect for you. It can help to protect you for up to 180 days at any one time.
If you are on a bigger adventure and The Dominican Republic is part of a worldwide travel journey, our Backpacker policy could be suitable for you. This policy is suitable for those that are aged 50 and under and plan on travelling to The Dominican Republic as a single trip or part of a bigger world adventure.
Many sports and leisure activities are covered on our standard travel insurance policies at no additional premium. We are no longer able to provide cover while you take part in riskier sports and leisure activities like kite surfing and rugby. This is only a temporary measure while we make improvements to our website. Please keep an eye on the Allianz Assistance website in the future so you are aware when we are able to offer this additional cover again.
We will no longer be offering travel insurance policies to cover people’s pre-existing medical conditions. This is only a temporary measure while we make improvements to our online booking engine. Please keep an eye on the Allianz Assistance website in the future so you are aware when we are able to offer this additional cover again.
Worldwide Travel Insurance can cover you from the cities of America to the beaches of Thailand. If you’re travelling the world, our worldwide travel insurance can help protect you if things don’t go quite to plan.
Travelling to The Dominican Republic in a group? Our group travel insurance can provide cover for you and your travelling companions. This can cover groups of friends as well as family going on holiday together.
Understanding our claims process

You'll need your policy number to submit your claim to us. This is available in your certificate of insurance which is sent to you when you take out cover. 

It's a good idea to take your policy information with you on your trip so you can provide us with all the necessary details in order for us to help.

 

Once we receive your claim, it'll be assessed by our experienced team. 

To speed up the assessment of your claim please make sure to include all applicable information and evidence such as receipts, booking confirmations, hotel reservations and crime reference numbers. If you fail to provide all the necessary information this will cause a delay in processing your claim. 

Once our team has assessed your claim we'll be in touch with you via your preferred contact method to confirm the outcome and inform you of any next steps.

 

 

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