Haiti Dominican Republic

Crossing the border

Haiti and Dominican Republic share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.

Driving rules in Dominican Republic

• Drive on the right.
• Aggressive urban traffic and motoconchos.
• 0.05% alcohol limit.
• Avoid night driving on rural roads.

What to see when you arrive in Dominican Republic

• the colonial zone of Santo Domingo
• the beaches of Punta Cana
• the peninsula of Samaná
• the waterfalls of Damajagua
• the Saona Island

Common questions