Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No/4 | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes/1 | No/4 | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes/2 | No/3/4 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a)
1.
nationals of Canada holding proof of citizenship bearing a photograph and return or onward tickets.
(b)
2.
nationals of France holding National Identity Cards (
Carte d’Identité) for stays of up to two weeks.
VisasNot required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a)
3.
nationals of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the USA for stays of up to six months;
(b)
4. nationals of Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia for tourist stays of up to 21 days, provided they have a return ticket and satisfy the immigration officer that they do not wish to stay for longer. For an extension, visitors should apply to the Immigration Department at the Police Headquarters in Roseau, Dominica;
(c) all transit passengers provided holding return tickets for stays of up to 21 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningMost visits to Dominica are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Cases of robbery and crime do occur.
The hurricane season in Dominica normally runs from June to November. Hurricane Dean hit Dominica on 16 August 2007, causing landslides in parts of the island. Hotel repairs have now been completed but untreated landslides have caused some road disruption in the interior of the island. Hire car drivers should exercise caution, particularly on the stretch of road from Melville Hall airport to the capital, Roseau. Driving on this road at night is not recommended as road signs warning of landslides are not visible.
Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. There has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region in 2007. There are, at present, four confirmed cases of dengue in Dominica. There is no vaccine to prevent dengue fever, which has severe flu-like symptoms and can sometimes be fatal (Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever).
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Sometimes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | No* | |
Health CareAs visitors are required to pay up front for treatment. International travelers are strongly advised to take out full medical insurance. There are four main hospitals across the island. There are also some private clinics, but with high charges.
Note* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
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