A visa is required for stays of more than 90 days. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate payment in cash or by a major credit card for health services. In some cases, medical insurance with specific overseas and medical evacuation coverage has proven useful. Valuables left unattended on beaches and in cars are easy targets for theft. Burglary and break-ins are commonplace at smaller resorts and beach houses.
Armed robbery is on the rise and is sometimes accompanied by indiscriminate shooting of the victims.
Car theft, including that of rental vehicles for joy-riding and stripping, occurs frequently. Vehicle leases or rentals may not be fully covered by local insurance when a vehicle is stolen. In general, caution should be exercised when renting motorized aquatic and land transport. Renters should note who, if anyone, is the insurance underwriter and the amount of deductible that they would be responsible for in case of an accident. Some companies are self insured.