Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominican Republic to Democratic Republic of the Congo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Dominican Republic to Democratic Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominican Republic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DO
27.4
CD
16.3

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DO
$1,169
CD
$58
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DO
22.3
CD
1.9

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DO
27.0
CD
72.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
CD
0.1t

Dominican Republic generally does better on environment, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DO
10.7
CD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DO
39.5%
CD
0.2%

Dominican Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DO
5.6%
CD
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
CD
$1,500

Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DO
72.6 yrs
CD
61.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
CD
60.9

Dominican Republic performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo. To live, work, or study long-term in Democratic Republic of the Congo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Democratic Republic of the Congo's immigration authority.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominican Republic passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Democratic Republic of the Congo has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Democratic Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Democratic Republic of the Congo scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).

What language do they speak in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Democratic Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

DO CD
Population 10,694,700 108,407,721
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages Spanish French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +243
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 911