Moving to Dominican Republic from Yemen

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Yemen to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Yemen to Dominican Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
DO
10.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
DO
27.4

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
DO
24.3

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen 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

YE
109.0
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
DO
3.0t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
DO
11.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
DO
39.5%

Dominican Republic performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
DO
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
DO
$11,059

Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

YE
69.4 yrs
DO
73.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
DO
27.7

Dominican Republic performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Direccion General de Impuestos Internos (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 11.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 10.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Yemen?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE DO
Population 41,773,878 11,520,487
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 911