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Emergency services
In case of emergency, dial 911.
Tourist police
The tourist police (CESTUR) provide a security presence in tourist areas and first response assistance to tourists.
If in tourist areas, contact CESTUR: 1 809 200 3500
CESTUR – Dominican Republic government
Road assistance
Free road assistance is offered on all major toll highways 24-hour.
Dial 1 829 688 1000.
Consular assistance
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government offices in Dominican Republic offers emergency consular services on an appointment basis only until further notice. If you need emergency consular assistance, contact the Embassy of Canada to Dominican Republic, in Santo Domingo, by email or telephone.
Santo Domingo - Embassy of Canada
Punta Cana - Office of the Embassy of Canada
Puerto Plata - Consulate of Canada
For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic, in Santo Domingo, and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.