Dominica is a small island state in the eastern Caribbean. The capital is Roseau. About 72,000 people live in an area of about 750 square kilometres, 15,000 of them in the capital, which is the economic centre of the island nation.
A brief history of Dominica
Christopher Columbus discovered the island in 1493 and encountered the indigenous Kalinago people. They did not take kindly to the invaders and fought back.
The real history from a European perspective began in the 17th century with colonisation by the French and British. They initially fought for control of the island. The British finally won the battle in 1873. The island's first heyday also began at the end of the 19th century, when the cultivation of sugar cane flourished. The work was done by slaves imported from Africa.
Slavery was abolished on 1 August 1834. Edward Oliver Leblanc and Patrick John, in particular, fought for the rights of blacks and for an independent Dominica. Dominica finally became a Crown Colony in 1838.
However, it was not until 1978 that Dominica gained independence from the United Kingdom. From 1980 to 1995, Eugenia Charles was the Caribbean's first female prime minister. She was particularly concerned with social justice and economic stability.
In recent years, Dominica has suffered from natural disasters. The island has been hit several times by devastating hurricanes, including Hurricane David in 1979 and Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Dominica's political system
Dominica is one of the few parliamentary republics in the Caribbean. The legislature is a unicameral parliament, the House of Assembly. It consists of 30 members, 21 of whom are elected for a five-year term. Five are nominated by the head of government and four by the opposition. The legislative period is five years.
The judiciary consists of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, based in St Lucia, which administers justice in the constituent states. Dominica itself has a High Court and regional courts.
The executive is headed by the President of the Republic, who has only representative functions. The Prime Minister and his ministers are responsible for government.
Entering the Schengen Area from Dominica
Dominica is one of the countries that does not require a visa to enter the Schengen Area under the Schengen Agreement. However, with the introduction of ETIAS, tourists and business travellers must fill out an entry form. Anyone who has been to the USA knows the procedure. The ESTA system, which is similar to ETIAS in many respects, has been in place for several years. But there are also differences. For example, the ESTA is valid for three years and a rejection does not automatically mean you need a visa from the consulate. Travellers can appeal and if the appeal is justified, it will be granted.
The application can only be completed online. Most people have a computer, laptop, tablet or other digital device. Filling it out on a mobile phone should also be no problem. First, a copy of the Austrian passport must be made and uploaded. The system will read the data so that the traveller does not have to re-enter it. However, this should not be relied upon as experience with EST has shown that errors can occur. The rest of the data must be entered by the traveller. This must be done very carefully, as an error can lead to the ETIAS being either rejected or invalidated, with the result that the traveller is not allowed to enter the country.
When asked for the country of entry, please indicate the country of first entry. This is mandatory for the first trip, but not for subsequent trips.
If you do not have an internet connection and a suitable terminal, it is best to ask a good friend or acquaintance to do this for you. Agencies also do this for their clients. You will probably be asked to pay by credit card. If you do not have one, you can also contact an agency. They will usually offer other payment options.
Although an ETIAS application is a prerequisite for travelling to the Schengen area, it does not guarantee entry. This is always decided by the FRONTEX officer at the border.
Secure travel to the Schengen area with ETIAS
Critics of ETIAS and ESTA often talk about an entry fee for the Schengen area. But the cost is not high and the traveller gains security. Time and again, criminals and terrorists enter the Schengen area and carry out attacks. The registration of travellers is intended to prevent this. Anyone who has attracted negative attention in recent years will be refused entry to the Schengen area. So far, this has not been possible. So the money for the form and the time are well invested.
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Dominica is a small island state in the eastern Caribbean. The capital is Roseau. About 72,000 people live in an area of about 750 square kilometres, 15,000 of them in the capital, which is the economic centre of the island nation.
A brief history of Dominica
Christopher Columbus discovered the island in 1493 and encountered the indigenous Kalinago people. They did not take kindly to the invaders and fought back.
The real history from a European perspective began in the 17th century with colonisation by the French and British. They initially fought for control of the island. The British finally won the battle in 1873. The island's first heyday also began at the end of the 19th century, when the cultivation of sugar cane flourished. The work was done by slaves imported from Africa.
Slavery was abolished on 1 August 1834. Edward Oliver Leblanc and Patrick John, in particular, fought for the rights of blacks and for an independent Dominica. Dominica finally became a Crown Colony in 1838.
However, it was not until 1978 that Dominica gained independence from the United Kingdom. From 1980 to 1995, Eugenia Charles was the Caribbean's first female prime minister. She was particularly concerned with social justice and economic stability.
In recent years, Dominica has suffered from natural disasters. The island has been hit several times by devastating hurricanes, including Hurricane David in 1979 and Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Dominica's political system
Dominica is one of the few parliamentary republics in the Caribbean. The legislature is a unicameral parliament, the House of Assembly. It consists of 30 members, 21 of whom are elected for a five-year term. Five are nominated by the head of government and four by the opposition. The legislative period is five years.
The judiciary consists of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, based in St Lucia, which administers justice in the constituent states. Dominica itself has a High Court and regional courts.
The executive is headed by the President of the Republic, who has only representative functions. The Prime Minister and his ministers are responsible for government.
Entering the Schengen Area from Dominica
Dominica is one of the countries that does not require a visa to enter the Schengen Area under the Schengen Agreement. However, with the introduction of ETIAS, tourists and business travellers must fill out an entry form. Anyone who has been to the USA knows the procedure. The ESTA system, which is similar to ETIAS in many respects, has been in place for several years. But there are also differences. For example, the ESTA is valid for three years and a rejection does not automatically mean you need a visa from the consulate. Travellers can appeal and if the appeal is justified, it will be granted.
The application can only be completed online. Most people have a computer, laptop, tablet or other digital device. Filling it out on a mobile phone should also be no problem. First, a copy of the Austrian passport must be made and uploaded. The system will read the data so that the traveller does not have to re-enter it. However, this should not be relied upon as experience with EST has shown that errors can occur. The rest of the data must be entered by the traveller. This must be done very carefully, as an error can lead to the ETIAS being either rejected or invalidated, with the result that the traveller is not allowed to enter the country.
When asked for the country of entry, please indicate the country of first entry. This is mandatory for the first trip, but not for subsequent trips.
If you do not have an internet connection and a suitable terminal, it is best to ask a good friend or acquaintance to do this for you. Agencies also do this for their clients. You will probably be asked to pay by credit card. If you do not have one, you can also contact an agency. They will usually offer other payment options.
Although an ETIAS application is a prerequisite for travelling to the Schengen area, it does not guarantee entry. This is always decided by the FRONTEX officer at the border.
Secure travel to the Schengen area with ETIAS
Critics of ETIAS and ESTA often talk about an entry fee for the Schengen area. But the cost is not high and the traveller gains security. Time and again, criminals and terrorists enter the Schengen area and carry out attacks. The registration of travellers is intended to prevent this. Anyone who has attracted negative attention in recent years will be refused entry to the Schengen area. So far, this has not been possible. So the money for the form and the time are well invested.