Visitor & short-stay visas
Dominica Visa-Exempt Visitor Entry
For nationals of listed Commonwealth, CARICOM, EU and other countries, allowing visa-free entry for tourism or short visits without applying in advance.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Per-nationality stay lengths (6 months vs 3 months) are drawn from the official visa list; verify the current list before publishing as nationalities and durations can change.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Dominica government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa-exempt entry (visitor)
- Route type
- Visitor / visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months or up to 3 months depending on nationality
- Cost
- No visa fee for exempt nationals
Who it is for
- Nationals of Commonwealth member states and CARICOM members (up to 6 months)
- United States and several EU nationals such as Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Poland (up to 6 months)
- Nationals of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, South Korea, Mexico and others (up to 3 months)
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Valid return or onward ticket
- Sufficient funds to sustain yourself for the intended length of stay
- A local address in Dominica
What you can do
- Enter for tourism, visiting family or short non-work purposes
- Stay for the period permitted for your nationality without a pre-arranged visa
How to apply
- No advance visa is required if your nationality is on the exempt list
- Complete the online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm before travelling
- Satisfy the immigration officer at the port of entry with your documents
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
Related Dominica visas
- SHORT STAYNON-EXEMPT NATIONALSVisitor's VisaRequired in advance by nationals who are not on Dominica's visa-exempt list, granting permission to enter for a short visit before they travel.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITCRUISETransit and Cruise Passenger EntryShort-stay entry rules for in-transit passengers, bona fide tourists with return tickets, and cruise-ship visitors passing through the island briefly.View visa details
