Dominica's government lists who does not need a visa: persons from Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names may enter for a period not exceeding six months, and those from a second list of countries, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China, for a period not exceeding three months. Any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket who satisfies the Immigration Officer that they do not intend to remain more than twenty-one days also needs no visa.
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Visas & entry authorisations
Visitor's visa
Fee
Not published
Processing
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Documents the application asks for
Valid passport
Two recent passport-size photographs
Bank statement from your sponsor — the person inviting you
Invitation letter from your sponsor
Valid medical certificate
Employment letter or proof of self-employment
Marriage or birth certificate — where applicable
Your signature, notarised or sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths — with the Commissioner's full contact details
Application fee of $200.00, paid at the Treasury Department
Information in another language translated into English — all documents, copies and signatures notarised or endorsed by certified translators
Extension of stay
Fee
Not published
Processing
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CARICOM nationals pay EC $25.00 for less than one month or EC $50.00 for one to three months; non-CARICOM nationals pay EC $50.00 for less than one month or EC $100.00 for one to three months. Paid at the Treasury Department after the interview with the Inspector-in-Charge of Immigration.
Entry requirements
Passport validity
The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Dominica.
Yellow fever (ICVP (yellow card)) — The UK Foreign Office says you need a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.
No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Dominica. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays, and that you may have to provide immediate cash payment for medical treatment.
The Government of Dominica lists sufficient funds to sustain oneself for the length of the intended stay among its entry requirements. No official source we could read states an amount.
Immigration and customs declaration — Dominica's Online Embarkation and Disembarkation (ED) card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm should be submitted no more than three days before travel. You receive a confirmation with a QR code to save or print and present with your passport, on request, to the Immigration and Customs authorities at the port of entry. (no more than 3 days before travel) edcard.dominica.gov.dm ↗(opens in a new tab)
Departure tax — 86 East Caribbean dollars or 33 US dollars, according to the UK government; the Government of Canada gives 86 East Caribbean dollars for departures by ferry.
The UK government says there is a departure tax of 86 East Caribbean dollars or 33 US dollars, usually included in the cost of the plane ticket, and that it must also be paid when travelling by ferry. The Government of Canada says a departure tax of 86 East Caribbean dollars must be paid when leaving Dominica by ferry.
The customs declaration on Dominica's online ED card asks every arriving traveller whether they are carrying currency or monetary instruments over USD 10,000 or the equivalent, and says failure to make a full declaration is an offence that can result in seizure of the goods, fines and/or imprisonment.
The UK government says it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
The Government of Canada says customs authorities may enforce strict regulations on the import or export of certain items, including business equipment, food and beverages, and chemicals, and that it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in army or camouflage clothing or to carry items made of camouflage material.
Verified Oct 7, 2026 · Source: edcard.dominica.gov.dm (opens in a new tab) · official portal · gov.uk (opens in a new tab) says XCD 10,000 or more must be declared. We follow the source above: it ranks higher (law, then the authority running the procedure, then the destination's ministry, then international compilations, then other governments' advice).
Yellow fever certificate
The UK Foreign Office says you need a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.
The 42 countries WHO lists as a yellow fever risk
Requirements normally count any country you have been in shortly before arrival, not only where you boarded.
International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 and Annex 7; WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1, 18 November 2022 (revised 3 January 2023)
Country in a nutshell
Currency
East Caribbean dollar (XCD, EC$)
Safety — Generally safe
The UK Foreign Office says the crime rate in Dominica is low, but you could be at risk walking alone away from the main roads, particularly after dark. Canada's travel advice says petty crime such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and theft from vehicles occurs, and that crime typically increases during Carnival and the World Creole Music Festival. The UK says the hurricane season normally runs from June to November.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Mar 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) Mar 9, 2026
Power plugs
D, G · 230V 50Hz
Emergency numbers
General emergencies: 999 · Police: 999 · Ambulance: 999
Time zone
UTC-4
Driving side
left
International Driving Permit
Dominica's Inland Revenue Division says a temporary licence is granted to visitors who hold a valid foreign licence and wish to drive in Dominica for a period not exceeding twelve months; it may be granted for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months, the fee is $30.00 for one month and $60.00 for three months, and visitor permits are also issued by motor vehicle and cycle rental agents authorised by the Commissioner of Police.
The UK Foreign Office says the hurricane season normally runs from June to November, and that tropical storms and hurricanes can develop suddenly and unexpectedly. Canada's travel advice says road conditions can deteriorate significantly during and after heavy rains, and that the main road from Douglas-Charles Airport is prone to landslides.
Tips & warnings
The Government of Canada says traffic drives on the left and that visitors must buy a temporary Dominican driving permit, valid for 30 days, available at local airports, car rental firms, the Traffic and Licensing Department on High Street in Roseau and the Portsmouth Police Station. The UK Foreign Office says roads are sometimes narrow and in poor condition.
The Government of Canada advises never hiking alone, always hiring an experienced guide from a reputable company, staying informed about the weather and not venturing off marked trails, and says swimming in the Boiling Lake in Morne Trois Pitons National Park is prohibited.
Visa requirements by nationality
Visa requirements by nationality. Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
Dominica's government lists who does not need a visa. Persons from Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names may enter for a period not exceeding six months, and those from a second list, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and China, for a period not exceeding three months. Any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket who satisfies the Immigration Officer that they do not intend to remain more than 21 days also needs no visa, as do passengers on tourist vessels.
How long can I stay in Dominica?
It depends on your nationality. Dominica's list allows a period not exceeding six months for persons from Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, the United States and the European countries it names, three months for those of its second list, among them France, Germany, the United Kingdom and China, and twenty-one days for an in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist with a return ticket. Applications for an extension of stay are made by application/interview with the Inspector-in-Charge of Immigration in person, before the time given at the port of entry expires.
Is Dominica the same as the Dominican Republic?
No. The Commonwealth of Dominica and the Dominican Republic are separate countries; WHO's country list, for example, gives each its own entry. This page covers the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Do I need a return ticket for Dominica?
Yes. The Government of Dominica lists a valid return ticket and sufficient funds to sustain oneself for the intended stay as entry requirements. Canada's travel advice says you must present proof of onward travel or a return ticket to enter Dominica.
Can I work remotely from Dominica?
No official source we could read describes a remote-work visa for Dominica.
Sources & verification
Every fact on this page is compiled from and periodically re-checked against these official sources:
Dominica visa and entry requirements
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