Dominica Visa Information
Summary
| Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No/4 | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes/1 | No/4 | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes/2 | No/3/4 | Yes |
Passports
Passport must be valid on arrival for all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a)1.nationals of Canada holding proof of citizenship bearing a photograph and return or onward tickets.
(b)2.nationals of France holding National Identity Cards ( Carte d'Identité) for stays of up to two weeks.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a)3.Citizens of the Commonwealth and the USA for a period not exceeding six months
(b)4. Nationals of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden for periods not exceeding three months. for tourist stays of up to 21 days, provided they have a return ticket and satisfy the immigration officer that they do not wish to stay for longer. For an extension, visitors are required to be interviewed by the Inspector-in-Charge of immigration.
(c) all transit passengers provided holding return tickets for stays of up to 21 days.
Note:
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Types of Visa and Cost
The application fee for a visitor visa is EC$135.50. Police and medical records no longer need to be included when applying. Extensions for one month and three months cost EC$50 and EC$100 respectively to non-CARICOM citizens.
Warning
Most visits to Dominica are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Cases of robbery and crime do occur.
The hurricane season in Dominica normally runs from June to November.
Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. There was a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region in 2007. There is no vaccine to prevent dengue fever, which has severe flu-like symptoms and can sometimes be fatal (Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever).
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | Certificate Required? | |
| Diphtheria | Sometimes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | No* |
Health Care
Full medical insurance is advised for international visitors as treatment is on a ‘payment on advance' basis. Four main hospitals serve the island together with some private clinics where high fees are the norm.
Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Dominica