Dominica Visa | Documents required

About Dominica

Dominica is a Caribbean island in the eastern Caribbean, south of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique. Due to the vigorous opposition of the native Caribs, Dominica was the last Caribbean island to be conquered by Europeans. The island is somewhat larger than Singapore and slightly more than four times the size of Washington, DC, with an area of 751 km2 (289.5 sq mi).

After Guadeloupe’s La Grande Soufrière, the inactive volcano is the second tallest in the Lesser Antilles.Roseau is the capital and largest city. The official languages are English and Antillean Creole (Kwéyl) based on French.

Why Dominica is famous?

• Its population is largely descendants of enslaved Africans and Island Caribs, while small expat enclaves are sprouting up along the coasts.
• One interesting fact about Dominica is that Island Caribs, people from the Greater and Lesser Antilles, still live there. They were the island’s earliest residents and are now known as the Kalinago people.
• It’s a demanding but worthwhile six-hour journey into the jungle, where you’ll encounter hundreds of different plant and animal species.
• Because Dominica has so many volcanoes, many of its beaches naturally feature black sand.
• One of the most well-known locations on the island is Boiling Lake.

How to apply for a Dominica visa?

• Complete the application form.
• A valid passport and two passport-sized pictures are required.
• Letter of Invitation
• Bank statement of applicant or sponsor
• If you are employed, please provide a letter of employment or proof of self-employment.
• Application fee which must be payable to the Accountant General for Bank Draft of US$82.00.
• All material in foreign languages should be translated into English by a competent translator and properly stamped and notarized.
• All paperwork and copies must be notarized.
• A police record and a medical report (including an HIV/AIDS test) are no longer necessary for Visa applications as of May 25, 2009.

The Commonwealth of Dominica does not require a visa for the following individuals to enter the country. Persons from the following countries who seek to join the Commonwealth of Dominica for a duration of no more than six months:

• Countries in the Commonwealth of Nations (Member States of the Commonwealth)
• CARICOM member states
• Austria
• Bulgaria
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Estonia
• Finland
• Hungary
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Poland
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• United States of America

Persons from the following countries who seek to join the Commonwealth of Dominica for a duration of not exceeding three months:

• Argentina
• Belgium
• Costa Rica
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Mexico
• Netherlands (including Netherland Antilles)
• Norway
• People’s Republic of China
• Portugal
• South Korea
• Spain
• Suriname
• Sweden
• United Kingdom
• Venezuela
• Any in-transit passenger or genuine tourist who has a return ticket and can demonstrate to the Immigration Officer that he or she does not intend to stay in the country for more than twenty-one days.
•  tourist vessels passenger.

Document Required

• Valid Passport
• Valid return ticket
• Sufficient funds to show.
• Local address in Dominica.

Types of Dominica Visa

1. Business visa

• To be eligible for a business visa, you must demonstrate that you are a legitimate visitor who needs to do business in Dominica and that your purpose is not to seek permanent employment while there.
• In order to apply for a business visa, you must also have an open invitation from a genuine Dominican enterprise.

2. Tourist visa

• To enter Dominica, citizens must have a current passport. For the first 21 days in Dominica, a visa is not necessary.
• Expats who wish to stay longer must apply for and pay for a stay extension with the Dominica Immigration Department.

3. Temporary residency

• To apply for residency and a legal visa, you must have a compelling reason to do so, such as investing in Dominica’s economy or having a job lined up.
• To obtain permanent residency in Dominica, you must first obtain a one-year temporary residency visa, which must be renewed annually for a period of five years.

What is the processing time of the Dominica Visa?

• The application may take up to ten business days to be processed.

The following persons do not need a visa to enter into the Commonwealth of Dominica:

• Persons from the following countries wishing to enter into the Commonwealth of Dominica for a period not exceeding six months:
  • Countries in the Commonwealth of Nations (Member States of the Commonwealth)
  • CARICOM member states
  • Austria
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Hungary
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • United States of America
• Persons from the following countries wishing to enter into the Commonwealth of Dominica for a period not exceeding three months:
  • Argentina
  • Belgium
  • Costa Rica
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands (including Netherland Antilles)
  • Norway
  • People’s Republic of China
  • Portugal
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • Venezuela
• Any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist who is in possession of a return ticket and satisfies the Immigration Officer that he/she does not intend to remain in the State for a period exceeding twenty-one days.

Best place to visit Dominica

1.Morne Trois Pitons National Park

Dominica’s crown jewel is Morne Trois Pitons, National Park. The park, which encompasses much of the island’s hilly center, contains primordial rainforest – from thick jungle to dense woodland.

Morne Trois Pitons National Park

2. Boiling Lake

Boiling Lake is one of the most prominent sights in Morne Trois Pitons National Park.

Boiling Lake

3. Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, located in Morne Trois Pitons National Park, is one of the most magnificent and scenic waterfalls on the island.

Victoria Falls

4. Cabrits National Park

Cabrits National Park in northwest Dominica protects rich rainforest, swampland, black-sand beaches, and healthy coral reefs.

Cabrits National Park

5. Roseau

Dominica’s capital, Roseau, is a vibrant jumble of West Indian homes and bustling market stalls with a laid-back attitude.

Roseau