Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is home to over 229,000 people in need of international protection, including stateless persons, asylum-seekers, and refugees.
Are you a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person looking for help? Visit the HELP site to find support and services from UNHCR.
The Dominican Republic is home to over 229,000 people in need of international protection, including stateless persons, asylum-seekers, and refugees. UNHCR supports the government in implementing regularization programs, strengthening the national asylum system, and ensuring access to documentation, education, and livelihoods. The office also plays a key role in emergency preparedness along the border with Haiti.
The operations in Dominican Republic are coordinated by the Panama multi-country office.
Population and financial overview
Data on population and financials are available at the multi-country office level, which oversees operations across several countries.
