Freedom of movement
No visa neededPassport holders from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have freedom of movement.
Passports that qualify (7)
11 ways to enter
Dominica visas
Dominica tourist visa
Most visitors do not need a visa. Visa-free stays range from 21 days to 6 months, depending on your passport. Some countries have freedom of movement.
Ways to get a Dominica tourist visa
Visa-free entry for 6 months
No visa neededPassport holders from all European Union member states and the other countries and territories listed here can enter without a visa for 6 months.
- Stay
- 6 months.
Passports that qualify (86)
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Botswana
- Brunei
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- Eswatini
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guyana
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- India
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Macau
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Zambia
Visa-free entry for 3 months
No visa neededBrazilian passport holders can enter without a visa for 3 months.
- Stay
- 3 months.
Passports that qualify (1)
Visa-free entry for 90 days
No visa neededPassport holders from Benin, Tajikistan and Uruguay can enter without a visa for 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days.
Passports that qualify (3)
Visa-free entry for 90 days within any 180 days
No visa neededRussian and Ukrainian passport holders can enter without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 days.
- Stay
- 90 days within any 180 days.
Visa-free entry for 30 days
No visa neededChinese passport holders can enter without a visa for 30 days.
- Stay
- 30 days.
Passports that qualify (1)
Visa-free entry for 28 days
No visa neededCuban passport holders can enter without a visa for 28 days.
- Stay
- 28 days.
Passports that qualify (1)
Visa-free entry for 21 days
No visa neededPassport holders from any other country can enter without a visa for 21 days, except citizens of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
- Stay
- 21 days.
Visa-free entry with a French ID card
No visa neededFrench citizens travelling with an ID card can enter without a visa for up to 2 weeks.
- Stay
- Up to 2 weeks.
Passports that qualify (1)
Visa-free entry with a German or British ID card
No visa neededCitizens of Germany and the United Kingdom travelling with an ID card can enter without a visa for up to 1 week.
- Stay
- Up to 1 week.
Passports that qualify (2)
Visa required
Other permitCitizens of the Dominican Republic and Haiti must get a visa to enter Dominica.
Passports that qualify (2)
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Belize
Grenada
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Botswana
Brunei
Cameroon
Canada
Costa Rica
Eswatini
Gambia
Ghana
Guyana
Hong Kong
Iceland
India
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Macau
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Mexico
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Rwanda
Samoa
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Zambia
Brazil
Benin
Tajikistan
Uruguay
Russia
Ukraine
China
Cuba
Dominican Republic
HaitiWho needs it
Citizens of the Dominican Republic and Haiti need a visa.
Who doesn't
Passport holders from other countries can enter without a visa. The permitted stay depends on their country.
What to bring
- Passport, or an ID card for the short visits allowed for citizens of France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Good to know
- Keep your visit within the period allowed for your passport or ID card.
- For Russian and Ukrainian passport holders, the limit is 90 days within any 180 days.
- Dominica and the Dominican Republic are different countries.
- Visa fees, application steps and processing times are not specified.
Questions
Do I need a tourist visa for Dominica?
Citizens of the Dominican Republic and Haiti need a visa. Passport holders from other countries can enter without a visa. The permitted stay depends on their country.
What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Dominica?
There are 11 options: Freedom of movement (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 6 months (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 3 months (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days within any 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 28 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 21 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a French ID card (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a German or British ID card (no visa at all); Visa required (a special permit).
Who can go to Dominica without a tourist visa?
Passport holders from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have freedom of movement. Passport holders from all European Union member states and the other countries and territories listed here can enter without a visa for 6 months. Brazilian passport holders can enter without a visa for 3 months. Passport holders from Benin, Tajikistan and Uruguay can enter without a visa for 90 days. Russian and Ukrainian passport holders can enter without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 days. Chinese passport holders can enter without a visa for 30 days. Cuban passport holders can enter without a visa for 28 days. Passport holders from any other country can enter without a visa for 21 days, except citizens of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. French citizens travelling with an ID card can enter without a visa for up to 2 weeks. Citizens of Germany and the United Kingdom travelling with an ID card can enter without a visa for up to 1 week.
How long can I stay on a Dominica tourist visa?
Usually 21 days unless your passport qualifies for a different period.
What documents do I need for a Dominica tourist visa?
Passport, or an ID card for the short visits allowed for citizens of France, Germany and the United Kingdom..
What rules do I have to follow on a Dominica tourist visa?
Keep your visit within the period allowed for your passport or ID card. For Russian and Ukrainian passport holders, the limit is 90 days within any 180 days.
Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Dominica?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Dominica visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a tourist visa for Dominica be refused?
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
Where do I check the latest Dominica tourist visa rules?
On Dominica's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Dominica?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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