

Crime tends to rise during holiday periods. Petty crime, including pickpocketing and bag-snatching, occurs throughout the country. However, most incidents are opportunistic crime which is the most significant threat for tourists. You may need to obtain a translation, a notarization, an authentication, or the legalization of the document.īefore travelling, verify if specific restrictions or requirements are in effect.Ĭrime occurs in the Dominican Republic, including violent crime, especially in major cities.

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follow any additional local public health measures while travelling.use personal protective measures (like wearing a mask, washing hands and maintaining physical distancing where possible).stay informed of COVID-19 activity at your destination, which can vary significantly and change quickly from one country to another and within regions of the country.You should continue avoiding non-essential travel to all destinations. If you’re unvaccinated, you remain at increased risk of being infected with and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 when travelling internationally. Be aware that although you are better protected against serious illness if you are vaccinated, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. You should be fully vaccinated by completing a COVID-19 vaccine series in Canada or abroad at least 14 days before travelling. Community transmission of COVID-19 continues in many countries.
