Some companies work Saturday mornings. Lunch meetings are common, and breakfast meetings are becoming more frequent, particularly among companies doing business internationally. Business appointments are generally required, but punctuality is not a consistent part of Dominican business practices.
Most Dominican businesspeople speak English, but communication in Spanish is desirable.
Business cards are exchanged. At the time of publication no travel advisories were in effect. Visas are available at any Dominican consulate in the United States or its Embassy in Washington. Economic Trends and Outlook, item on Infrastructure Situation.