Dominican Republic: Tourists should continue to exercise high degree of caution due to high crime rate

Travellers to the Dominican Republic should continue to exercise a high degree of caution, due to a high crime rate. OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency abroad, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of a family emergency at home. Registration can be done on-line or by contacting a Canadian government office abroad. For more information, see our FAQs on Registration of Canadians Abroad. Read article