Dominica visa requirements for Haitian citizens
Haitian citizens need a visa for Dominica, from its embassy or consulate.

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Haiti
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Dominica
Visa needed
Visitors who cannot use a visa exemption must apply for a visitor visa.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- Confirm the fee before paying
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Dominica's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Dominica
Check whether you need a visa before you travel.
Visa not requiredCommonwealth and Caribbean exemptionPeople from Commonwealth or Caribbean Community countries may visit without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check whether your country belongs to either group.
- Ask Immigration about any conflicting rules for your country.
- Prepare your entry documents.
- Show your documents on arrival.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Return ticket
- Proof of enough money
- Address in Dominica
- Haitian travellers must confirm eligibility with Immigration because official sources disagree.
- The stay limit uses calendar months, so exact days vary.
Visa not required21-day tourist exemptionTourists with return tickets may enter without a visa for up to 21 days.
- Stay
- 21 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Ask Immigration whether your country has separate visa rules.
- Prepare your return ticket and entry documents.
- Explain your trip and departure plans to border staff.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Return ticket
- Proof of enough money
- Address in Dominica
- Border staff must accept that you will leave within 21 days.
- Haitian travellers must confirm eligibility with Immigration because official sources disagree.
Visa requiredVisitor visaVisitors who cannot use a visa exemption must apply for a visitor visa.
- Fee
- Confirm the fee before paying
How to apply
- Ask National Security where to apply and pay.
- Fill in the visa form.
- Gather documents and get copies and translations officially checked.
- Have an authorised person witness your signature.
- Submit your application and pay as instructed.
Documents required
- Completed visa form
- Valid passport
- 2 recent passport photos
- Applicant's or sponsor's bank statement
- Invitation letter
- Work proof, if needed
- Marriage or birth certificate, if needed
- Medical certificate medical check results medical record medical report medical certificate
- Return ticket
- The form gives conflicting bank-draft amounts; confirm the amount before paying.
- Passport and medical-certificate age rules are unclear; ask what is accepted.
Sources (21)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Passport and Immigration Department — Entry requirements
- Government of Dominica — Visa exemptions
- Government of Dominica — Visitor visa application
- Government of Dominica — Visa application form
- Government Printery — Aliens (Visa Exemption) Regulations, 2019, first-page preview
- Government Printery — Aliens (Visa Exemption) Amendment Regulations, 2026, first-page preview
- Government of Dominica — Historical 2015 visa-exemption regulations
- Office of the Prime Minister — Dominican Republic visa exemption from February 2026
- Commonwealth of Dominica High Commission, London — Visa guidance
- Discover Dominica Authority — Visa and entry requirements
- Government of Dominica — Official free online immigration and customs declaration platform
- National Security — Visa and student visa forms
- Labour Ministry — Work permits, dependent children and visa enquiries
- Labour Ministry — Government eServices application links
- Government eServices — First work permit
- Government eServices — First residence permit
- Work in Nature — Eligibility
- Work in Nature — Application process
- Work in Nature — Processing times
- Work in Nature — Fees, family members, insurance and remote-work conditions
- Passport and Immigration Department — Extension of stay
Coming from Haiti
- Plugs D GAdapter needed
- MoneyXCD $
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency999 police
Planning your Dominica trip
- Morne Trois Pitons National ParkThis protected mountain area has misty lakes, waterfalls, rivers, hot springs and volcanic steam vents. Laudat is a starting point for exploring it.
- Emerald Pool and Titou GorgeThese are places to enjoy Dominica's forest scenery. The source also recommends swimming at Emerald Pool.
- RoseauThe capital has restaurants, small shops and views of the mountains and Caribbean Sea. Visit the Botanic Gardens for a quieter break.
- Old British fort at PortsmouthExplore a historic fort on the north-west coast. Allow one to two hours; a small fee may apply.
Scams to watch for in Dominica

About Dominica
Dominica is a mountainous island republic in the Lesser Antilles, between Guadeloupe and Martinique.
- Capital
- Roseau
- Money
- Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Do haitian citizens need a visa for Dominica?
Haitian citizens need a visa for Dominica, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Dominica visa?
At Dominica's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help haitian citizens enter Dominica?
We have no record of Dominica relaxing its rules for haitian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do dominican citizens need a visa for Haiti?
Dominican citizens do not need a visa for Haiti. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Dominica?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Dominica are easier for haitian citizens?
Grenada, Bolivia, Angola, Benin Gambia, and 3 more let haitian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Dominica?
Find Dominica's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Dominica?
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Dominica?
English.
How strong is the Haiti passport?
It ranks #87 and reaches 43 destinations without applying ahead.
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