Bilateral relations Switzerland–Dominica

The Swiss embassy in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) represents Swiss interests in Dominica.  Since May 2011, the regional consular centre in Santo Domingo has been responsible for consular matters.

In line with the Paris Agreement on climate change, Switzerland and Dominica entered into a bilateral agreement on 11 November 2021 concerning the international compensation of CO2 emissions. This agreement establishes the necessary framework for Switzerland to support global emission reduction efforts by participating in climate protection projects in Dominica. By engaging in such projects, Switzerland can make a more significant contribution to combating climate change than it would be able to achieve solely through domestic measures.

Treaty database

Government of Dominica

Caribbean Community CARICOM

Bilateral climate agreements

Dominica's economy is primarily based on tourism. Trade with Switzerland is limited in scope. In 2023, Switzerland's exports to Dominica were very limited, amounting to just CHF 68,800 and consisting mainly of machinery and electronic devices. Imports amounted to CHF 150,000.

Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise SGE

Researchers who are citizens of Dominica can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, (SERI)

At the end of 2023, 14 Swiss citizens were living in Dominica.

Switzerland and Dominica have maintained diplomatic relations since 1988. In 2015, Switzerland opened an honorary consulate on the island.

Lesser Antilles, Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)

Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland, Dodis