Dominica Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Dominica. You do not need a visa. You will be given a stay of 6 months on arrival, and may need to show a return or onward ticket.
Dominica travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
Not needed: 6 months on arrival
Return or onward ticket
Usually in your ticket price
Official source: GOV.UK Dominica entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 6 months after arrival
- No visa needed
- 6-month stay granted on arrival
- Carry a return or onward ticket
Passport validity for Dominica
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Dominica. You will be denied entry if your passport has been reported lost or stolen.
Check the expiry date against your arrival date, not just your return date, before you book.
Visas
You do not need a visa to visit Dominica. Border officials will grant you a stay of 6 months on arrival. To stay longer, arrange an extension with the Dominica Immigration Division.
It is illegal to overstay or work without a work permit.
Arriving and border checks
At border control, you may need to show a return or onward ticket.
GOV.UK says there is a departure tax of 86 East Caribbean dollars or 33 US dollars, usually included in your plane ticket. You also pay it if travelling by ferry.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Dominica?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Dominica.
Do I need a visa for Dominica?
No. You do not need a visa to visit Dominica. You will be given a stay of 6 months on arrival.
Is there a departure tax in Dominica?
Yes. GOV.UK says it is 86 East Caribbean dollars or 33 US dollars, usually included in your plane ticket. Ferry passengers also pay it.