This page details important information about travelling to Dominica.
Getting Here
American Eagle will expand their San Juan - Dominica service from Dec 13, 2007.
Virgin Atlantic have changed their schedule and moved to Heathrow on route to Dominica via Barbados.
Baggage Allowance
Many persons remain confused over the baggage allowance requirements for traveling to Dominica . The following is information that you must adhere to so as to ensure your travel to and departure from Dominica is hassle free:
When traveling on American/American Eagle to and from Dominica , the total weight baggage allowance per passenger is as follows:
- Checked bags not to exceed 70lbs total weight plus one carry on bag that cannot exceed 40 lbs.
- In Dominica excess baggage is not allowed.
- Oversized baggage is not allowed
- Overweight baggage of 5lbs or more is not allowed.
- If one bag is over 50lbs there will be a charge of $25.00 US. However the total weight of both bags cannot exceed 70lbs.
Very often at the point of departure from the US, these restrictions are often overlooked by the airline check in agent. They are not overlooked upon departure from Dominica.
Changes to Travel Requirements
Dominica wants to ensure that your travels to Dominica are hassle free. Due to changes made by the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security, there are some changes in international travel requirements that you must be aware of and adhere to.
Effective January 23, 2007, all travelers, including U.S. citizens to and from the Americas, the Caribbean and Bermuda, will be required to have a valid passport or other accepted document that establishes your identity and nationality to enter and re-enter the United States.
For information on applying for a passport, U.S. citizens may visit travel.state.gov or call the National Passport Information Center toll free at 1-877-4USA-PPT or TDD/TYY: 1 888 874 7793. Foreign nationals should contact their respective governments to obtain passports.
