Entry Requirements
Immigration officials require most visitors to the Commonwealth of Dominica to present a valid passport on arrival. All visitors need to show a return ticket.Canadian citizens can show documents certifying proof of citizenship that also bears a photograph, and French nationals can stay for up to two weeks by presenting a valid identification card.
Visitors arriving from countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations do not require a visa, however, nationals of Nigeria and other exempt nationalities will often require proof of visas into Dominica from Third Countries in order to disembark as intransit passengers in these countries. Nationals of Hati and the Dominican Republic require a visa to enter.
Visitors who will remain on Dominica for less than 24 hours (including cruise-ship passengers) do not require a visa to enter.
Visitors coming from a specified list of countries, who intend to stay for 21 days or less, do not require a visa.
| Nationalities that Require No Pre-approval to Enter Dominica for up to 21 Days | |
| Argentina Belgium Costa Rica Denmark France Germany Greece Ireland Israel Italy Japan Luxembourg |
Malta Mexico Netherlands Norway Portugal South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan United Kingdom United States Venezuela |
Please note that the following nationalities do now require visas: China, India, Nigeria.
Pets
Visitors wishing to enter the country with their pets must obtain an Import Permit to do so. The Veterinary Office of the Ministry of Agriculture can assist within the requisite guidelines.
Please note that regulations may change, and visitors are advised to contact the Immigration Department at telephone (767) 448-2222 for more information.
