Visa

Dominica adheres to the principle of reciprocity and allows citizens of members of the Canadian Community (except Haiti) to enter and exit freely with passports without visas; citizens of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States even You can enter with your driver's license and other documents. In recent years, in order to attract American tourists, many countries have also allowed them to travel by cruise ship with their ID cards or driver's licenses; citizens of other countries are required to hold valid passports, visas and return or connecting air tickets to enter the country. There are four main types of visas: diplomatic, vacation, business and student visas. Dominica Customs follows internationally accepted practices, and passengers arriving at the airport must be inspected before being released. Visitors must not bring prohibited items and agricultural products, and cigarettes and alcohol should be carried strictly within limits.

Transportation

Dominica has two small airports, which do not have the conditions for night flights and are only capable of taking off and landing small aircraft. There is no direct route from China to Dominica. The non-direct routes mainly include: Beijing? New York? Barbados (or Puerto Rico)? Dominica; Beijing? Paris? Saint Martin? Antigua and Barbuda? Dominica

Most of the islands are Mountain roads have steep slopes, narrow roads, many turns, poor road conditions, few road signs, and many traffic accidents. Vehicles drive on the right and drive on the left. There are a small number of rental cars in the local area, and the rental is usually charged on a daily basis, plus insurance and gas expenses. In addition, Dominica also has private public transportation. Foreign drivers who come to Dominica can go to the local transportation department to exchange for a temporary driver's license with their national or international driver's license.

Accommodation

Dominica’s unstarred hotels, the main hotels include FORT YOUNG Hotel (equivalent to three stars), GARAWAY Hotel (equivalent to two stars) and some small inns. There are about 1,000 beds in hotels across the country, but only about 300 meet the standard.

Food

Dominica’s local products include bananas, mangoes, pomelos, passion fruit, breadfruit, pineapples, sweet potatoes, taro, pumpkins, etc.; the country produces a small amount of fish, pigs, Sheep, cattle, chickens, etc., and most of the rest are imported. Dominica’s eating habits vary from person to person. Basically, they have three meals a day, breakfast at 7 a.m., lunch at 1 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m., which is basically based on Creole cooking style. Locals also like to eat Chinese food and other foods. Western food.

History

The earliest inhabitants of Dominica were the Arawak Indians. After 1000 AD, the Caribbean Indians from the northern part of the South American continent conquered and expelled the Arawaks and took control of the entire island. It was a Sunday when Columbus landed on the island on November 3 during his second voyage to America in 1493, so he named it "Dominica". For more than a century, European colonists attempted to occupy the island many times, but failed due to the stubborn resistance of the Caribbean people and the dangerous geographical environment. French colonists invaded in 1632, followed by the British. In 1748, Britain and France reached an agreement to recognize Dominica as neutral and owned by the Caribbean people. Dominica was occupied by the British in 1759. In 1763, Dominica was transferred to the United Kingdom according to the Treaty of Paris. After 1778, the island changed hands several times between Britain and France. In 1805 French occupiers burned the city of Roseau. In the same year, Britain paid a ransom of 12,000 pounds to obtain ownership of the island. The Treaty of Vienna in 1815 finally confirmed that Dominica belonged to the United Kingdom. From 1958 to 1962, Dominica was a member of the West Indian Federation; in March 1967, it implemented internal autonomy and became an associated state of the United Kingdom. On November 3, 1978, Dominica declared independence and was named the State of Dominica, a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Environment

Dominica has a tropical rainforest climate, with an average annual temperature between 26℃ and 29℃. The rainy season is from June to December every year, and the dry season is from January to May. The hurricane season starts from June to the end of November, with concentrated rain and frequent tropical storms.

Festivals

Dominica’s main festivals are: New Year, Carnival, Good Friday, Easter, Labor Day, Independence Day, Community Service Day, African Liberation Day, Christmas , Fishermen's Day, Reunion Day, Heritage Day, Creole Day, etc. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be made up on Monday.

Tips

(1) To prevent accidents, it is recommended that travelers to Dominica travel in groups and avoid carrying large amounts of cash with them. Pay attention Keep your passport, important documents and valuables safe. If you rent a vehicle, you should check its condition. When hiking, it is recommended to wear soft-soled shoes and prepare an umbrella. (2) In the Caribbean, Dominica has a relatively low crime rate, but cases of theft, robbery, and drug smuggling occur from time to time. Due to limited police resources, it is difficult to handle reports in a timely manner. (3) Travelers to Dominica can bring 1 or 2 sets of T-shirts, short-sleeved summer clothes and thin formal clothes; permanent staff are recommended to bring towels, quilts, sheets and other personal items. Caribbean flights are limited to two pieces of luggage, each piece not exceeding 50 pounds.