GoDominica Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

1. Since May 2014, Dominica has officially implemented a 21 day visa free policy for Chinese tourists entering the country. Chinese citizens can enter China visa free with a valid passport, return ticket, hotel reservation documents, partial cash (sufficient for one to two weeks), and credit card. The stay time does not exceed 21 days and is limited to tourism purposes only.

2. Entering Dominica for other purposes requires obtaining a visa in advance. Applicants can contact multiple embassies in China to apply for visas, or directly mail their applications to the Ministry of Security and the Interior of multiple countries, with prepaid postage for reply letters. To apply for a visa, one must fill out the visa application form and provide materials such as an invitation letter, proof of bank deposit from the applicant or sponsor, employment certificate, and two ID photos (all of which must be translated into English and notarized and authenticated). The visa fee is $82. The applicant must transfer the visa fee to the designated account through a bank and send the remittance receipt along with the application materials. Many governments do not accept cash payment for visa fees.

3. After the visa expires, if you need to continue staying, you can apply for an extension at the immigration office of the multiple police stations. To apply for visa extension, one must bring a valid passport, return flight ticket, hotel reservation documents, partial cash (sufficient for one to two weeks), and a credit card in person to the passport and immigration office for an interview. Chinese citizens applying for visa extension and staying for up to one month will incur a visa fee of 50 Eastern Canadian dollars (approximately 19 US dollars); For those who extend their stay for one to three months, the visa fee is 100 Eastern Canadian dollars (approximately 37 US dollars).

4. Personnel entering and leaving multiple countries must present their passports and entry/exit registration cards to multiple immigration officials for verification. Multiple immigration bureaus strictly monitor illegal immigrants and arrest them upon discovery. Those who enter the country with forged visas or overstay will be severely punished.

For details, please refer to the services section on multiple government websites（www.dominica.gov.dm/services）The Passports and Travel Documents column.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

The Dominican Customs follows the international practice of releasing incoming passengers after inspection. Visitors are prohibited from carrying prohibited items such as weapons, religious propaganda materials, drugs, as well as meat products, vegetables, and agricultural products. Individuals carrying cash of 10000 Dong CAD (approximately 3704 USD) or more are required to declare. There are strict quantity restrictions on tobacco and alcohol that can be brought into the country (no more than 200 cigarettes, no more than 50 cigars, and no more than 1 liter of alcohol), and regardless of the quantity, it must be declared.

Residency and Naturalization

1. Chinese citizens who need to work or reside in Dominica for a long time must apply for a work permit or residence permit from the Ministry of National Security and the Interior with valid passport, application form, medical examination form, two letters of introduction, bank certificate, two ID photos and other materials. The handling fee is 800 Dong CAD (approximately 296 USD).

2. You can apply for a permanent residence permit after working or living continuously for at least 5 years.

3. To apply for multiple citizenship, one must meet one of the following conditions: being born in multiple countries, marrying multiple citizens, being adopted by multiple citizens as a minor, living and working in multiple countries for a long time, or participating in designated project investments.

For detailed information on applying for work permits, residence permits, and citizenship procedures, please refer to the services section of multiple government websites（www.dominica.gov.dm/services）The Citizenship&Residency section.

Dominic's risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

Overall, many countries have stable political situations and relatively low crime rates in the Caribbean region. Common cases include theft, robbery, drug trafficking, and small arms smuggling. However, due to the impact of economic recession and natural disasters, the unemployment rate is relatively high, and vicious cases such as shootings occur from time to time. When Chinese citizens travel extensively, they should try to avoid carrying too much cash and keep their money and valuables safe.

natural disaster

There are many tropical storms and occasional hurricanes in Dominica; There are multiple volcanic craters, some of which are still in an active period; Minor earthquakes occur; June to December is the hurricane season, with frequent flash floods and landslides.

Chinese citizens should closely monitor the weather conditions and choose appropriate travel dates and routes when traveling. Special precautions should be taken during the rainy season to prevent dangerous situations such as landslides. When participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and rafting, one should pay attention to self-protection and preferably hire local guides. Traveling requires carrying basic outdoor equipment. In many central mountainous areas where there is no mobile phone signal, it is necessary to carry communication equipment such as walkie talkies and satellite phones to prevent dispersion or unexpected situations.

FDA

Most Dominicans follow Western lifestyle habits, have good food hygiene conditions, and rarely experience large-scale food poisoning incidents.

Urgent Help

Multiple emergency call numbers: 911 (launched in September 2016);

Chinese Embassy in Dominica's consular hotline:+ 1-767-6161396；

The Global Consular Protection Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a phone number of 12308.

air traffic

Dominica has two airports: Douglas Charles Airport (code DOM), formerly known as Melville Hall Airport; Canefield Airport (code DCF).

Douglas Charles Airport is located in the northeast of multiple islands, about 50 kilometers from the capital city of Rosso, and is the main airport for entering and exiting Dominica. The airlines currently operating at the airport include LIAT Airlines, WINAIR Airlines, and others.

Kanfield Airport is located in the southwest of Duosi, about 3 kilometers away from the capital city of Rosso. The airport is currently mainly used by courier companies such as DHL and Fedex, as well as small passenger flights such as Hummingbird Airlines.

I don't have direct flights with many countries. Non direct routes mainly pass through the United States: Beijing New York Puerto Rico/Amba/Barbados Dominica; And via European routes: Beijing Paris/Frankfurt/London Saint Martin/Amba/Barbados Dominica.

It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to drive from the capital city of Rosso to Douglas Charles Airport by mountain road, and a one-way taxi ride costs approximately 200 Dong CAD (about 75 USD).

land transport

Most of the island of Dominica is mountainous, with steep slopes, narrow roads, many bends, poor road conditions, few road signs, and a high incidence of traffic accidents. Drive on the right and left in vehicles with frequent traffic. There are a small number of car rental companies in the local area, and vehicle rental is usually charged on a daily basis, with additional insurance fees and self funded fuel costs. Foreign drivers can bring their domestic or international driver's license to the local transportation department to obtain a temporary driver's license. Tourists can bring their own motion sickness medication to prevent motion sickness.

water communication

Currently, Dominica only operates passenger ferry services to French Martinique and Guadeloupe, which can be taken by boat from Martinique to Saint Lucia.

Urban transportation

There are a few private buses between towns in Dominica, with license plates starting with H and priced based on the distance traveled. The price of a single ride ranges from 2 to 10 Eastern Canadian dollars (approximately 1 to 4 US dollars). Due to the small size of the city, transportation within the city mainly relies on walking.

major city

The main cities of Dominica are the capital city of Rosso and Portsmouth. Rosso is located in the southwestern part of the country, facing the Caribbean Sea, with a population of approximately 20000 people. Portsmouth is located in the northwest of Toronto and is the second largest municipality with a population of approximately 5000 people. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Rosso to Portsmouth. Portsmouth currently has high-end hotels such as Kempinski and Mystic Bay.

Commodity prices

The local products in Dominica are mainly agricultural products, including bananas, pineapples, papayas, mangoes, etc. However, apples, grapes, strawberries, etc. are all imported, with limited supply and higher prices; Vegetables include sweet potatoes, yams, potatoes, etc., with very few green leafy vegetables. After Hurricane Maria, local agriculture suffered severe damage, market supply sharply decreased, and prices of some fruits and vegetables rose sharply. Daily necessities are mainly imported from abroad, and prices are relatively high.

The Eastern Canadian dollar is the local currency and can be freely exchanged with the US dollar. 1 US dollar can be exchanged for 2.6 Eastern Canadian dollars, and 1 Eastern Canadian dollar can be exchanged for approximately 2.5 Chinese yuan. Most goods and services are subject to an additional 15% value-added tax on their prices.

Many large supermarkets accept payments by Visa and Mastercard credit cards and checks. Generally, small shops only accept cash.

Insurance Medical

The medical level in Dominica is low, with only two large hospitals located in the capital city of Rosso and the second largest city of Portsmouth. The hospital equipment is outdated, there is a shortage of medical staff, limited service offerings, and drugs are imported from countries such as the United States and France, which are expensive. But after the first phase of the "China Laos Friendship Hospital" project was put into use in 2019, the hospital's software and hardware conditions have improved.

Outpatient and routine medications in public hospitals are free of charge, while hospitalization, surgery, and major illnesses are charged based on specific circumstances. Medications not available in the hospital must be purchased at a pharmacy by oneself. Visiting a private clinic requires self payment. Local herbs are also used by the people. There are more foreigners than foreigners, and they enjoy the same treatment as native people when they see a doctor, without strict medical insurance requirements.

During the rainy season in Dominica, there are many mosquitoes and insects. In 2013, there was a small-scale outbreak of dengue fever, and in 2016, there were cases of Zika virus infection. In 2019, there was a large-scale outbreak of dengue fever. Tourists can bring their own mosquito repellent, cooling oil, wind oil essence and other mosquito control drugs. Suggest wearing lightweight long sleeved clothing to prevent mosquito bites.

Customs taboos

1. About 77% of the residents in Dominica believe in Roman Catholicism, 15% believe in Protestantism, and the rest believe in other religions or have no religious beliefs.

2. The variety of food is limited, with locally produced fruits and a small amount of fish, pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, etc. Most of the rest are imported. The diet is mainly based on Creole cooking style, and locals also enjoy Chinese and other Western cuisine.

3. The main national holidays include New Year, Carnival, Good Friday, Easter, Labor Day, Pentecost, Slave Liberation Day, Independence Day, Community Service Day, Christmas, Boxing Day, etc.

4. Special Reminder: According to various laws and regulations, October to December each year is the hunting season. Hunters can obtain a hunting permit through application and hunt within the allowed range. Exceeding the prescribed time limit, scope, and hunting methods (such as electric fish, poisonous fish, etc.) are considered illegal.

Communications Power

Local hotels, restaurants, and other places have wireless network coverage, but after Hurricane Maria, many places have not yet recovered their wireless networks. Mobile service providers include Digicel, Flow, etc. Chinese mobile phone users who have opened international roaming services can use them locally.

British power sockets (three pin flat type) are commonly used, with a standard voltage of 220V. It is recommended that tourists bring their own adapter plugs. Due to frequent power outages caused by power shortages, hotels and restaurants usually have generators on hand.

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