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Who needs a visa for Dominica?

Entry rules for Dominica by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (official portal), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 198 countries and territories can visit Dominica without a visa, most for up to 21 days.

Visa-free
198
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
0

About 0 people (0% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Dominica: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Government of the Commonwealth of DominicaReport a change

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Dominica entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeUp to 6 months95India, China, United States, PakistanGovernment of the Commonwealth of Dominica
Visa-freeUp to 180 days1Dominican RepublicOffice of the Prime Minister of Dominica, Cabinet decision of 2026-01-20
Visa-free21 days102Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, EthiopiaGovernment of the Commonwealth of Dominica

Visa-free for up to 6 months: India, China, the US and 92 more

95 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 6 months.

Source: Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (official portal), checked 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

Source: Aliens (Visa Exemption) Regulations, 2019 (S.R.O. 37 of 2019), Government Printery of Dominica, checked (2) Subregulation (1) does not apply - (a) to citizens of Argentina, Austria, Belgium, … United States of America, and Venezuela who wish to visit for a period not exceeding six months;

Visa-free for up to 180 days: the Dominican Republic

1 nationality

Since 1 Feb 2026.

Source: Office of the Prime Minister of Dominica (OPM Press Room), Cabinet decision of 2026-01-20, checked approved the removal of visa requirements for citizens of the Dominican Republic entering the Commonwealth of Dominica for visits of up to one hundred and eighty (180) days, with effect from February 1, 2026.

Visa-free for 21 days: Indonesia, Brazil, Russia and 99 more

102 nationalities

Bona fide tourists with a return ticket.

Source: Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (official portal), checked 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.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Dominica?

It depends on your passport: 198 nationalities are visa-free. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Dominica?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Dominica visa-free for up to 6 months (Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica (official portal), checked 5 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Dominica?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Dominica visa-free for up to 6 months (Aliens (Visa Exemption) Regulations, 2019 (S.R.O. 37 of 2019), Government Printery of Dominica, checked 5 Nov 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Dominica government portal: Do I need a visa to enter into Dominica?dominica.gov.dm · checked 5 Nov 2026
  2. Aliens (Visa Exemption) Regulations, 2019 (S.R.O. 37/2019), page 1 previewprintery.dominica.gov.dm · checked 5 Nov 2026
  3. OPM: Cabinet removes visa requirement for Dominican Republic citizens (2026)pressroomopm.gov.dm · checked 5 Nov 2026
  1. Colombia: Bhutanese citizens need no visa; Dominica: 180 days for the Dominican Republic; Eritrea verified for every nationality
  2. All groups checked against Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

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