A UK or International driving license is valid to drive in the DR for three months. After three months, a Dominican driving license is required. It can be requested to the "Oficina de Tránsito Terrestre", Ministry of Public Works & Communications. (See contact details below)

 

Contact details for the OTT

 

In Santo Domingo:

Ministry of Public Works

Ave. Tiradentes Avenida San Cristobal

Tel. 809 565 2811

in Puerto Plata:

Calle Hermanas Mirabal

Tel. 809 244 4084

 

 

Requirements to change the origin of your UK license:

 

Valid license from UK

Dominican residence and cedula

Certification from the British Consulate, legalised by Dominican MFA

Payment of taxes

 

This process can only be made in the Central Office in Santo Domingo