Caribbean · UN member
Dominica: Travel Guide & Requirements
Commonwealth of Dominica
Dominica is a country in Caribbean with its capital in Roseau. It has a population of 65,871 (#198 in the world) and covers 751 km². The official language is English. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $).
Where is Dominica? Map of Dominica
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
- Region
- Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 15.4167° N, 61.3333° W
- Neighbours
- none (no land borders)
- Coastline
- 148 km
- Dominica
- Capital
Travel requirements
What you need to travel to Dominica
- Passport
The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Dominica.
- Visa or eTA
Depends on your passport: of 198 passports, 198 need no visa. Check yours or see Dominica entry requirements for every passport.
- Return or onward ticket
The Government of Dominica lists a valid return ticket among the entry requirements for Dominica.
- Proof of funds
The Government of Dominica lists sufficient funds to sustain oneself for the length of the intended stay among its entry requirements.
- Travel insurance
No official requirement. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays, and that you may have to provide immediate cash payment for medical treatment.
- Vaccinations
The UK Foreign Office says you need a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
- Arrival card
Dominica's Online Embarkation and Disembarkation (ED) card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm should be submitted no more than three days before travel.
- Customs allowance
The customs declaration on Dominica's online ED card asks every arriving traveller whether they are carrying currency or monetary instruments over USD 10,000 or the equivalent, and says failure to make a full declaratio…
- Travel advice
Safe to visit — US and UK advice.
Entry rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset (CC BY 4.0), each rule cited to an official government source. Always confirm with the airline and the official source before you travel.
Before you go
10 things to know before you travel to Dominica
- Safety: Yes — Dominica is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Dominica Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
- Best time to go: January to April — when daytime highs in Roseau are around 26–27°C.
- Money: the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) — 1 US dollar is about 2.7070 XCD.
- Plugs: type D and G, 230 V, 50 Hz — standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
- Emergency numbers: Police 999, Ambulance 999, Fire 999.
- Language: English is official.
- Driving: on the left.
- Time zone: UTC-4 in Roseau.
- Capital: Roseau. About 65,871 people live in Dominica.
- Outdoors: 3 national parks.
Key facts
Dominica at a glance
Languages spoken: English (official), French patois
Geography & history
About Dominica
Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Britain in 1763, and Dominica became a British colony in 1805. Slavery ended in 1833, and in 1835, the first three men of African descent were elected to the legislative assembly of Dominica. In 1871, Dominica became first part of the British Leeward Islands and then the British Windward Islands until 1958. In 1967, Dominica became an associated state of the UK, formally taking responsibility for its internal affairs, and the country gained its independence in 1978. In 1980, Dominica's fortunes improved when Mary Eugenia CHARLES -…
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Dominica was the last of the Caribbean islands to be colonized by Europeans, due chiefly to the fierce resistance of the native Caribs. France ceded possession to Britain in 1763, and Dominica became a British colony in 1805. Slavery ended in 1833, and in 1835, the first three men of African descent were elected to the legislative assembly of Dominica. In 1871, Dominica became first part of the British Leeward Islands and then the British Windward Islands until 1958. In 1967, Dominica became an associated state of the UK, formally taking responsibility for its internal affairs, and the country gained its independence in 1978. In 1980, Dominica's fortunes improved when Mary Eugenia CHARLES -- the first female prime minister in the Caribbean -- replaced a corrupt and tyrannical administration, and she served for the next 15 years. In 2017, Hurricane Maria passed over the island, causing extensive damage to structures, roads, communications, and the power supply, and largely destroying critical agricultural areas.
Location
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago
Climate
tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; heavy rainfall
Terrain
rugged mountains of volcanic origin
Highest point
Morne Diablotins 1,447 m
Natural resources
timber, hydropower, arable land
Natural hazards
flash floods are a constant threat; destructive hurricanes can be expected during the late summer months volcanism: Dominica lies in the middle of the volcanic-island arc of the Lesser Antilles that extends from the island of Saba in the north to Grenada in t…
National symbols
sisserou parrot, Carib wood flower
Safety
Is Dominica safe to visit?
Yes — Dominica is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Dominica Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
US State Department
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Latest update: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 10 Dec 2025 · Full travel advice
Sources: US Department of State travel advisories (public domain) and UK FCDO foreign travel advice (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Checked daily. Advice can change quickly — always read the official page before you travel.
Weather
Best time to visit Dominica
The best time to visit Dominica is January to April, when daytime highs in Roseau are around 26–27°C. May and December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and October the wettest with about 199 mm of rain.
- Jan26°C25°C
- Feb26°C25°C
- Mar27°C25°C
- Apr27°C26°C
- May28°C26°C
- Jun28°C27°C
- Jul28°C27°C
- Aug29°C27°C
- Sep29°C27°C
- Oct28°C27°C
- Nov28°C27°C
- Dec27°C26°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Dominica
Plugs & sockets
230 V, 50 Hz · Standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
Emergency numbers
Save the local numbers before you travel — 112 or 911 may not connect here. All countries →
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
National parks
3 national parks in Dominica
- 110 km² protected
- oldest from 1975
Largest: Morne Trois Pitons National Park · Morne Diablotin National Park · Cabrits National Park
Currency · 26 October 2026
Eastern Caribbean dollar exchange rates today
Dominica uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $). One US dollar buys 2.7070 XCD; over the last 30 days the XCD has lost 0.2% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in XCD
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Dominica ranks
How Dominica compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Dominica
2 airports and airfields — 0 large, 2 medium and 0 small, plus 0 heliports. 2 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
No land borders
Dominica has no land borders with other countries. Coastline: 148 km.
People
Population & society
Religion
Largest cities: Roseau (15,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
soap, coconut oil, tourism, copra, furniture, cement blocks, shoes
Export partners
Bahamas, The 13%, Saudi Arabia 11%, Iceland 10%, Guyana 7%, Antigua & Barbuda 7% (2023)
Top exports
iron blocks, medical instruments, excavation machinery, power equipment, soap (2023)
Travel tools
Handy before every trip to Dominica
Next public holiday
Independence Day — Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Then Community Service Day (4 Nov).
Dominican passport
Ranked #67: 91 countries visa-free, 27 with visa on arrival, 4 with an eTA and 36 with an eVisa.
Dominican passport photo
Exact size, head position and background for Dominica's passport and visa photos — make one free with AI checks.
Calling Dominica
Dial +1-767 before the local number. Internet domain .dm.
Climate footprint
0.2 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 — 2.58 t per person.
Entry requirements
Visa rules for every passport visiting Dominica: visa-free stays, eVisas, visas on arrival and documents to bring.
News
Latest travel news about Dominica
Dominica asks US to rethink visa restrictions after CARICOM talks in Washington
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit raised US visa restrictions affecting Dominica in a bilateral meeting with the US Department of State during a CARIC…
Travellers to Dominica have 12 city links, with direct US flights from New York and Miami
Dominica Douglas Charles Airport (DOM) offers connections to 12 destinations, with the busiest routes to Antigua, Bridgetown and San Juan. Flights fr…
Dominica presses US to lift visa curbs affecting visitors and students
Dominica's Prime Minister has asked Washington to review US visa restrictions that suspend most immigrant and non-immigrant visas for Dominica passpo…
Frequently asked questions about Dominica
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.