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Dominica - Consular Information Sheet
September 7, 1994
Country Description: Dominica is a developing island nation. The tourist
industry is not highly developed.
Entry Requirements: U.S. citizens may enter Dominica without a passport for
tourist stays up to six months, but must carry an original document proving
U.S. citizenship, as well as photo identification and a return/onward
ticket. For further information concerning entry requirements, travelers
can contact the Consulate of the Commonwealth of Dominica at 820 Second
Avenue, Suite 900, New York, NY, 10017, telephone (212) 599-8478.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is limited. Doctors and hospitals often
expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
is not always valid outside the United States. In some instances,
supplemental medical insurance specifically covering overseas services has
proved useful. For additional health information, travelers can contact the
Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-
4559.
Crime Information: Petty street crime occurs. Valuables left unattended on
beaches are subject to theft. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas
should be reported to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate. A lost or stolen birth certificate and/or driver's license
generally cannot be replaced outside of the United States. U.S. citizens
can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad," which
provides useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal
security while traveling abroad. Both this pamphlet and "Tips for Travelers
to the Caribbean" are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Criminal penalties for possession, use, and
dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines.
Civil Aviation Oversight: In June 1992, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration assessed Dominica's civil aviation authority as in compliance
with international aviation safety oversight standards for Organization of
Eastern Caribbean States' carriers operating to and from the U.S. However,
during its assessment, the FAA noted that Organization of Eastern Caribbean
States' operations to destinations other than the U.S. are not provided a
similar level of safety oversight. For further information, travelers may
contact the Department of Transportation at 1-800-322-7873.
Embassy Location/Registration: The United States does not maintain an
embassy in Dominica. U.S. citizens requiring assistance may contact the
U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados; telephone (809) 436-4950. The
Consular Section is located in the American Life Insurance Company (ALICO)
Building, Cheapside, Bridgetown, telephone (809) 431-0225. Americans who
register in the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy at Bridgetown can
obtain updated information on travel and security in Dominica and the other
areas that the U.S. Embassy covers.
No. 94-197
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993 by adding
information on aviation oversight.