Visitor & short-stay visas
Dominica Visitor's Visa
Required in advance by nationals who are not on Dominica's visa-exempt list, granting permission to enter for a short visit before they travel.
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The official page states a '$200.00' application fee without specifying EC$ or US$; visa validity and maximum stay are not stated officially. Verify the fee currency, validity and stay before publishing.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Commonwealth of Dominica Visa Application (visitor's visa)
- Route type
- Visitor visa
- Cost
- $200.00 application fee paid at Treasury
Who it is for
- Nationals of countries not on Dominica's visa-exempt list
- Nationals who require a visa regardless of purpose (the government notes Haiti and the Dominican Republic among nationalities requiring a visa)
Requirements
- Completed visa application form
- Valid passport (not expired within 6 months) with two recent passport photos
- Bank statement from the sponsoring person
- Medical certificate (valid 6+ months)
- Employment letter or proof of self-employment
- Invitation letter from a sponsor
- Relevant civil documents (marriage/birth certificates as applicable)
- Application fee paid at Treasury (receipt required)
- Documents in English or certified English translations, notarised or sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths
How to apply
- Complete the Commonwealth of Dominica Visa Application form (available from the Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs)
- Gather and notarise/translate the supporting documents
- Pay the application fee at the Treasury Department and keep the receipt
- Submit the application to the Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs / Immigration Division
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 STAYVISA-EXEMPTTOURISMVisa-Exempt Visitor EntryFor nationals of listed Commonwealth, CARICOM, EU and other countries, allowing visa-free entry for tourism or short visits without applying in advance.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
