Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Dominica
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1992 16:02:56 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Dominica
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Dominica - Consular Information Sheet
 October 27, 1992

Embassy Location:  The United States does not maintain an Embassy 
in Dominica.  U.S. citizens requiring assistance should 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.

Country Description:  Dominica is a developing island nation.  The 
tourist industry is not highly developed.

Entry Requirements:  For tourist stays up to six months, U.S. 
citizens may enter Dominica without a passport but in lieu of a 
passport 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 on 
beaches are subject to theft.  Useful information on guarding 
valuables and protecting personal security while traveling is 
provided in the State Department's pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad", 
which is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. 
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Criminal penalties for possession, use, and 
dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can 
expect lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines.

Tips for Travelers:  The Department of State's pamphlet "Tips for 
Travelers to the Caribbean" is also available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Registration:  Americans who register in the Consular Section of 
the U.S. Embassy at Bridgetown can obtain updated information on 
travel and security within the area.

 No. 92-068