# 🇩🇲 Dominica — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Dominica from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/dominica

14 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days
- **India**: Visa-free
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 180 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dominica Visa-Free Entry (Tourist / Visit) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 180 days | $0 | — | — |
| Dominica Visitor Visa (Visa-Required Nationals) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £25 | — | 10 days |
| Dominica Extension of Stay | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | EC$1 | — | — |

- **Dominica Visa-Free Entry (Tourist / Visit)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Online ED card (QR code), Valid return ticket, Proof of sufficient funds, Local address · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dominica.gov.dm
- **Dominica Visitor Visa (Visa-Required Nationals)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Letter of invitation, Police record, Bank statements, Employment proof, Medical report · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dominicahighcommission.co.uk
- **Dominica Extension of Stay** — Key documents: Valid passport, Valid return ticket, Proof of sufficient funds, Local address, Immigration interview, Treasury receipt · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dominica.gov.dm

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dominica Student Permit / Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Dominica Student Permit / Visa** — Key documents: Letter of acceptance, Proof of paid course fees, Proof of sufficient funds, Valid passport, Birth certificate, Academic records · Rights: Work: Limited work permitted to help support the student during studies. · Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: rocapply.com

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dominica Work In Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 547 days | $800 | — | — |
| Dominica Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | EC$800 | — | 28 days |
| Dominica CARICOM Skilled National Free Movement | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Dominica Work In Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa** — Key documents: Online WIN application, Valid passport, Proof of remote work, Proof of income or means, Police clearance, Application fee payment · Rights: Work: Remote work only for employers or clients not registered in Dominica; no local employment. · Family: Spouse or partner, children/stepchildren under 18, and wholly dependent relatives may be included in one application. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: windominica.gov.dm
- **Dominica Work Permit** — Key documents: Work permit application (2 copies), Job offer from registered employer, Proof of local advertising, Valid passport, Medical certificate, Police record, Photographs, Treasury fee receipt · Rights: Work: Authorises work for the sponsoring employer and role for which the permit is granted. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investdominica.com
- **Dominica CARICOM Skilled National Free Movement** — Key documents: CARICOM Skills Certificate, Valid CARICOM passport, Qualification evidence, Police record · Rights: Work: Free-movement work rights for CARICOM skilled nationals without a separate work permit. · Study: Lawful presence permits study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: CSME free movement extends to the skilled national's spouse and dependent children. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investdominica.com

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dominica Citizenship by Investment - Real Estate | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 105 days |
| Dominica Citizenship by Investment - Economic Diversification Fund | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 105 days |
| Dominica Business / Investor Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | EC$800 | — | — |

- **Dominica Citizenship by Investment - Real Estate** — Key documents: Application forms via Authorised Agent, Approved real-estate purchase agreement, Valid passport, Proof of source of funds, Birth certificate, Police clearance, Medical certificate, Mandatory interview (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted rights to live and work in Dominica. · Study: Citizens may study without restriction. · Residency: Grants full citizenship directly; property held 3 years (5 if resold to another CBI applicant). · Family: Spouse, children under 18, children 18-30 in higher education, unmarried daughters under 25, dependent disabled children and parents/grandparents over 65 can be included. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: cbiu.gov.dm
- **Dominica Citizenship by Investment - Economic Diversification Fund** — Key documents: Application forms via Authorised Agent, Valid passport, Proof of funds / source of funds, Birth certificate, Police clearance, Medical certificate, Mandatory interview, Passport photographs (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted rights to live and work in Dominica. · Study: Citizens may study without restriction. · Residency: Grants full citizenship directly; no residence period required before or after. · Family: Spouse, children under 18, children 18-30 in higher education, unmarried daughters under 25, dependent disabled children and parents/grandparents over 65 can be included. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: cbiu.gov.dm
- **Dominica Business / Investor Residence** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Business registration, Valid passport, Medical certificate, Police record, Financial documentation, Treasury fee receipt · Rights: Work: Business activity allowed; a work permit is required to perform work in the company. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investdominica.com

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dominica Retirement Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | EC$800 | — | — |

- **Dominica Retirement Residence** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Sponsor declaration, Valid passport, Proof of pension or independent income, Medical certificate, Police record, Treasury fee receipt · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: globalcitizensolutions.com

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dominica Citizenship by Marriage | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Dominica Citizenship by Marriage** — Key documents: Naturalisation application, Marriage certificate, Proof of spouse's citizenship, Proof of 3 years residence, Valid residence/work permits, Police record, Valid passport · Rights: Work: On naturalisation the spouse has full citizen work rights. · Study: Full citizen study rights on naturalisation. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Route is based on marriage to a Dominican citizen; children qualify on their own basis. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dominicaconsulategreece.com

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dominica Residence Permit (Non-Working) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | EC$800 | — | — |
| Dominica Permanent Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Dominica Residence Permit (Non-Working)** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Sponsor declaration, Valid passport, Medical certificate, Police record, Proof of return ticket or deposit, Financial documentation, Treasury fee receipt · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study; institutions may have their own requirements. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investdominica.com
- **Dominica Permanent Residence** — Key documents: Permanent residence application, Proof of 5 years lawful residence, Valid passport, Medical certificate, Police record, Photographs · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may live and work in Dominica. · Study: Permanent residents may study without restriction. · Residency: This is permanent residence; it is a step toward naturalisation as a citizen. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dominicaconsulategreece.com

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