In some cases, supplementary medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including provision for medical evacuation, has proved useful. Valuables left unattended on beaches are subject to theft. Availability and use of illegal drugs are increasing. 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. Criminal penalties for possession, use, and dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines.
Vehicles travel on the left, and traffic approaches from the right.
Road conditions vary from fair to poor with few guardrails in areas that have precipitous drop-offs from the road. While consultations to correct the deficiencies are ongoing, Dominica's air carriers are permitted to conduct limited operations in the U.S. subject to heightened FAA surveillance. The U.S. does not maintain an embassy in Dominica. Americans may register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown and obtain updated information on travel and security in Dominica and in the region.