Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is home to over 229,000 people in need of international protection, including stateless persons, asylum-seekers, and refugees.
Are you a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person looking for help? Visit the HELP site to find support and services from UNHCR.
The Dominican Republic is home to over 229,000 people in need of international protection, including stateless persons, asylum-seekers, and refugees. UNHCR supports the government in implementing regularization programs, strengthening the national asylum system, and ensuring access to documentation, education, and livelihoods. The office also plays a key role in emergency preparedness along the border with Haiti.
Population and financial overview
Data on population and financials are available at the multi-country office level, which oversees operations across several countries.
For more information about our work in Dominican Republic:
Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Dominican Republic? Find information about your rights and available services on our HELP site.
Find legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection.
Office contact details
The UNHCR Chief of Mission in the Dominican Republic
Street and mailing address:
Calle César Nicolás Penson 115, Santo Domingo DN, Dominican Republic
Phone:
+809 274 7111
Fax:
+809 621 8136
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT -4
Working hours
- Monday: 08:30 - 17:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 17:30
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
