Dominica
General visa requirements for travelling to Dominica. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Business visa (Business Entry Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by case
- Validity
- As granted
- Entry
- Single entry
Business travelers should follow official Dominica entry procedures.
Eligibility
-
Purpose of visit
For short business visits.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Business support documents may be requested
Tourist visa (Tourist Entry Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by nationality and route
- Validity
- As granted
- Entry
- Single entry
Travelers should confirm nationality-specific visa requirements with Dominica authorities before departure.
Eligibility
-
Purpose of visit
For visitor travel.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Student visa (Student Entry Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by case
- Validity
- According to approved status
- Entry
- Single entry
Students should coordinate visa/status requirements with Dominica authorities.
Eligibility
-
Purpose of visit
For study purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: No; Must show program dates: Yes
Work / Immigration visa (Work Entry Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by permit class
- Validity
- According to approved work status
- Entry
- Single entry
Employment in Dominica requires valid work authorization.
Eligibility
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Employment
Employment requires approved authorization.
Required status: Approved work status
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
Issuing authority: Dominica competent authority; Permit number: As issued