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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Dominica
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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.