Quick answer: most visitors need a valid passport, a return ticket, enough money for their stay and a local address, plus Dominica’s online immigration form. Commonwealth citizens do not need a visa, and US, Canadian and French nationals can visit visa-free for short stays. Rules change, so always check the official sources before you travel.
What immigration will ask for
- A valid passport
- A valid return or onward ticket
- Proof you can support yourself for your stay
- A local address (your hotel or guest house)
Dominica also uses an electronic immigration form, completed online at the government’s ED card site before you arrive.
Do you need a visa?
- Commonwealth citizens: no visa needed.
- US, Canadian and French nationals: visa-free for short stays. Discover Dominica’s page mentions both two weeks and up to 21 days, so confirm the limit for your trip with the Immigration Department.
- Visitors staying under 24 hours, including cruise passengers, do not need a visa.
- Some nationalities, including Haitian citizens, do need a visa. Use the government’s “Do I need a visa” checker.
Travelling with a pet
Pets need an import permit. The Division of Agriculture’s Veterinary Unit can advise on what is required.
Getting here
Most visitors fly into Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) on the northeast coast, usually connecting through a larger Caribbean hub, or arrive by fast ferry from Guadeloupe, Martinique or St. Lucia. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, and US dollars are widely accepted.
Official sources
Requirements here are taken from Discover Dominica’s entry requirements page. For questions, contact Dominica’s Immigration Department on (767) 448-2222.
