Dominica Passport Visa-Free Countries in 2026: Updated List

What is visa-free access with a Dominica passport?

A Dominica passport provides different travel options depending on the destination. Holders may enter some countries visa-free, while others require a visa on arrival, an electronic travel authorisation, or an eVisa. These entry regimes mainly differ in whether approval is required before departure.

Visa-free entry

Visa-free entry means that a traveller does not need to obtain a visa before the trip. The permitted length of stay and other entry conditions are set by the destination country.

Dominica citizens are exempt from short-stay visas for the Schengen Area. They may stay there for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Dominica is included in Annex II of Regulation EU 2018/1806, which lists countries whose nationals are exempt from the short-stay visa requirement[1].

Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival means that a traveller obtains a visa after reaching the destination instead of applying through an embassy or consulate before the trip. Entry requirements, permitted stays and possible fees depend on the country.

For example, the Maldives issues tourist visas on arrival and does not require tourists to obtain prior visa approval. Travellers still need to meet the country's entry requirements[2].

Electronic travel authorisation

Electronic travel authorisation, or eTA, is a digital pre-travel approval obtained before departure. It is different from a visa and is generally linked electronically to the traveller's passport.

Canada, for example, uses an eTA for eligible foreign travellers arriving by air. Eligibility depends on nationality and other conditions, so an eTA should not be treated as equivalent to visa-free entry[3].

Europe

№	Country	Entry conditions	Duration of stay
1	Andorra	Visa-free	90 days
2	Austria	Visa-free	90 days
3	Belarus	Visa-free	30 days
4	Belgium	Visa-free	90 days
5	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa-free	90 days
6	Bulgaria	Visa-free	90 days
7	Croatia	Visa-free	90 days
8	Cyprus	Visa-free	90 days
9	Czech Republic	Visa-free	90 days
10	Denmark	Visa-free	90 days
11	Estonia	Visa-free	90 days
12	Finland	Visa-free	90 days
13	France	Visa-free	90 days
14	Georgia	Visa-free	90 days
15	Germany	Visa-free	90 days
16	Greece	Visa-free	90 days
17	Hungary	Visa-free	90 days
18	Iceland	Visa-free	90 days
19	Italy	Visa-free	90 days
20	Kosovo	Visa-free	90 days
21	Latvia	Visa-free	90 days
22	Liechtenstein	Visa-free	90 days
23	Lithuania	Visa-free	90 days
24	Luxembourg	Visa-free	90 days
25	Malta	Visa-free	90 days
26	Moldova	Visa-free	90 days
27	Monaco	Visa-free	90 days
28	Montenegro	Visa-free	90 days
29	Netherlands	Visa-free	90 days
30	Norway	Visa-free	90 days
31	Poland	Visa-free	90 days
32	Portugal	Visa-free	90 days
33	Romania	Visa-free	90 days
34	Russian Federation	Visa-free	90 days
35	San Marino	Visa-free	90 days
36	Serbia	Visa-free	90 days
37	Slovakia	Visa-free	90 days
38	Slovenia	Visa-free	90 days
39	Spain	Visa-free	90 days
40	Sweden	Visa-free	90 days
41	Switzerland	Visa-free	90 days
42	Ukraine	Visa-free	90 days
43	Vatican City	Visa-free	90 days

Africa

№	Country	Entry conditions	Duration of stay
1	Benin	Visa-free	90 days
2	Botswana	Visa-free	90 days
3	Burundi	eVisa or visa on arrival	30 days
4	Comoros	Visa on arrival	45 days
5	Djibouti	eVisa or visa on arrival	90 days
6	Egypt	Visa on arrival	30 days
7	Eswatini	Visa-free	30 days
8	Ghana	eTA	90 days
9	Guinea-Bissau	Visa on arrival	90 days
10	Kenya	Visa-free	90 days
11	Lesotho	Visa-free	90 days
12	Madagascar	eVisa or visa on arrival	90 days
13	Malawi	Visa-free	90 days
14	Mauritius	Visa-free	90 days
15	Mozambique	eVisa or visa on arrival	30 days
16	Rwanda	Visa-free	30 days
17	Seychelles	Tourist registration	90 days
18	Sierra Leone	eVisa or visa on arrival	30 days
19	Tanzania	Visa-free	90 days
20	Gambia	Visa-free	90 days
21	Tunisia	Visa-free	Not specified
22	Zambia	Visa-free	90 days

Americas

№	Country	Entry conditions	Duration of stay
1	Argentina	Visa-free	90 days
2	Belize	Visa-free	Not specified
3	Brazil	Visa-free	90 days
4	Colombia	Visa-free	90 days
5	Costa Rica	Visa-free	30 days
6	Ecuador	Visa-free	90 days
7	Guyana	Visa-free	180 days
8	Nicaragua	Visa-free	90 days
9	Panama	Visa-free	90 days
10	Peru	Visa-free	180 days
11	Suriname	Visa-free	180 days
12	Uruguay	Visa-free	90 days
13	Venezuela	Visa-free	90 days

Asia

№	Country	Entry conditions	Duration of stay
1	Bangladesh	Visa on arrival	30 days
2	Cambodia	eVisa or visa on arrival	30 days
3	China	Visa-free	30 days
4	Hong Kong	Visa-free	90 days
5	Laos	eVisa or visa on arrival	30 days
6	Macao	Visa-free	90 days
7	Malaysia	Arrival Card	30 days
8	Maldives	Visa on arrival	30 days
9	Nepal	eVisa or visa on arrival	150 days
10	Philippines	Visa-free	30 days
11	Singapore	Arrival Card	30 days
12	South Korea	eTA	90 days
13	Sri Lanka	eTA	30 days
14	Tajikistan	Visa-free	30 days
15	Thailand	Arrival Card	60 days
16	Timor-Leste	Visa on arrival	30 days
17	Uzbekistan	Visa-free	30 days

Caribbean

№	Country	Entry conditions	Duration of stay
1	Antigua and Barbuda	Visa-free	Not specified
2	Bahamas	Visa-free	90 days
3	Barbados	Visa-free	Not specified
4	Cuba	Visa-free	28 days
5	Dominican Republic	E-Ticket	30 days
6	Grenada	Visa-free	Not specified
7	Haiti	Visa-free	90 days
8	Jamaica	Visa-free	Not specified
9	St Kitts and Nevis	Visa-free	Not specified
10	St Lucia	Visa-free	Not specified
11	St Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa-free	Not specified
12	Trinidad and Tobago	Visa-free	Not specified

Middle East

№	Country	Entry conditions	Duration of stay
1	Armenia	eVisa or visa on arrival	120 days
2	Israel	eTA	90 days
3	Jordan	eVisa or visa on arrival	30 days
4	Palestinian Territories	Visa-free	Not specified

Oceania

№	Country	Entry conditions	Duration of stay
1	Fiji	Visa-free	120 days
2	Kiribati	Visa-free	90 days
3	Micronesia	Visa-free	30 days
4	Palau	Visa on arrival	30 days
5	Samoa	Visa on arrival	90 days
6	Solomon Islands	Visa on arrival	45 days
7	Tonga	Visa on arrival	31 days
8	Tuvalu	Visa on arrival	30 days
9	Vanuatu	Visa-free	120 days

Entry requirements in Europe 

The Schengen Area currently comprises 29 countries that apply common short-stay visa rules. Dominica citizens may spend up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire area. The limit applies to the total time spent in Schengen countries rather than to each country separately[4].

In practice, visa-free travel to the Schengen Area means that Dominica passport holders:

• do not need a Schengen visa for a short visit;
• can make several trips, provided the combined stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period;
• need to follow national immigration procedures if they intend to stay for more than 90 days.

The UK is not part of this visa-free arrangement. Since July 19th, 2023, Dominica citizens have been required to obtain a visa before travelling to the UK as visitors. 

As of 2026, Dominica citizens still need a visa to travel to the UK. Therefore, older visa-free country lists that include the UK are no longer accurate[5].

Entry requirements in the Americas and the Caribbean

Dominica passport holders have broad travel opportunities across the Caribbean, but access is more limited in mainland North America. Visa requirements apply to more than half of the region’s continental countries, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Entry conditions therefore vary significantly across the Americas and should be checked for each destination before travel.

US entry requirements for Dominica passport holders

Dominica citizens cannot travel visa-free to the US. Dominica does not participate in the US Visa Waiver Program, so travellers need a B-1/B-2 visa for short business and tourist visits.

For Dominica nationals, the current US reciprocity schedule provides for a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa valid for 3 months and one entry. This does not mean that the holder may remain in the US for 3 months. Visa validity determines the period during which the traveller can use the visa to request entry, while a US Customs and Border Protection officer determines the authorised length of stay at the border[6].

Dominica citizens are also subject to the US Visa Bond Program. Dominica was added to the programme on January 21st, 2026.

The visa bond scheme initially operated as a 12-month pilot. On August 3rd, 2026, the US Department of State issued a final rule that made the Visa Bond Program permanent. Countries already covered by the pilot continue to be subject to the bond requirement unless the Department of State removes them from the programme[7].

Under the permanent programme, a consular officer may require a bond of:

• $10,000 — reduced amount;
• $15,000 — standard amount;
• $20,000 — increased amount.

A consular officer sets the amount after assessing factors such as the purpose of travel, employment, income, education, and ties to the US.

The money is returned if the traveller complies with the bond conditions. For example, the bond can be returned after the traveller leaves the US within the authorised period of stay and the departure is properly recorded. If the visa expires without being used, the bond can also be returned.

Travellers subject to the bond must enter and ultimately depart the US through commercial airports or permitted CBP Preclearance locations. Failure to comply with the conditions of the bond, including remaining in the US beyond the authorised stay, may result in forfeiture of the full amount.

The visa bond does not guarantee that a B-1/B-2 visa is issued or that the traveller is admitted to the US. A consular officer first determines visa eligibility, while the final decision on admission and the permitted length of stay is made at the US border[8].

Canada entry requirements for Dominica citizens

Dominica passport holders need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. The visa is also known as a Temporary Resident Visa and is required regardless of whether the traveller arrives by air, car, bus, train or boat[9].

To obtain a Canadian visitor visa, an applicant must:

1. Submit an online application with a valid passport and supporting documents. 
2. Pay the application fee.
3. Provide biometrics. 

If the application is approved, the applicant receives their passport with a visa sticker[10].

A visitor visa may be issued for single or multiple entries and can be valid for up to 10 years, although its actual validity depends on the applicant’s circumstances, passport validity and biometrics. Most visitors can stay in Canada for up to 6 months per entry, but the final permitted period is determined by a border services officer. 

Travel within the Caribbean

Regional integration provides Dominica citizens with rights that go beyond ordinary visa-free tourism. Since October 1st, 2025, citizens of Dominica, Barbados, Belize, and St Vincent and the Grenadines have enjoyed full freedom of movement between the four countries. 

Dominica citizens can enter participating states and remain there indefinitely, as well as live and work without obtaining a work permit or a CARICOM Skills Certificate[11].

Other Caribbean destinations have their own entry and permitted-stay rules. Travellers should therefore distinguish ordinary visa-free visits from the broader freedom-of-movement rights available in Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Entry requirements for Asia, Oceania and other regions

Dominica passport holders also have visa-free travel options across Asia and Oceania. Entry conditions differ by destination, including the permitted length of stay and purpose of travel.

China. Dominica citizens with ordinary passports can enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The mutual visa exemption agreement applies to short visits. A visa is still required for longer stays and purposes such as work, study, residence, or journalism[12].

Hong Kong. Dominica passport holders can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 90 days. The Hong Kong Immigration Department lists the Commonwealth of Dominica among jurisdictions whose citizens are exempt from a visitor visa for this period[13].

Singapore. Dominica is not included in Singapore’s list of nationalities that require an entry visa. Dominica passport holders can therefore travel to Singapore without applying for a visa in advance. The final period of stay is determined by immigration officers upon entry[14].

Oceania. Entry requirements vary considerably across the region. Dominica passport holders can travel to Fiji without obtaining a visa in advance. Dominica is included in Fiji’s list of visa-exempt countries, and eligible visitors receive a visitor permit on arrival[15].

Australia requires an electronic visa for Dominica citizens. The application is completed online through ImmiAccount. An applicant fills in the form, uploads supporting documents, pays the visa fee and waits for a decision. If the visa is granted, it is digitally linked to the passport, so no physical visa label is required. The authorities may request additional information, biometrics or health examinations in individual cases[16].

New Zealand also requires Dominica citizens to obtain a visa before travelling. Dominica is not included in New Zealand’s list of visa-waiver countries and territories. A Dominica passport holder therefore needs an appropriate visitor visa rather than only an NZeTA[17].

How can I get a Dominica passport?

Foreign nationals can obtain a Dominica passport after acquiring citizenship. For investors, the main route is the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme, which allows applicants to qualify by contributing to the country’s economy. Citizenship can also be obtained through residence, but this is a separate route with different requirements.

Dominica citizenship by investment

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme offers 2 investment options. Both require a minimum investment of $200,000:

1. Economic Diversification Fund contribution — a non-refundable contribution of $200,000 for a single applicant or $250,000 for a family of up to four.
2. Real estate investment — purchase of at least $200,000 in a government-approved project. The property must generally be held for at least 3 years, or 5 years if it is sold to another citizenship by investment applicant.

Additional expenses include Due Diligence, processing, interview and passport-related fees. The total cost therefore depends on the chosen investment option and family composition[18].

Applicants cannot submit a citizenship by investment application directly to the CBIU. The application must be handled by a government-authorised agent, who prepares the documents and communicates with the Unit on the applicant’s behalf.

Immigrant Invest is a government-authorised agent with a license that allows us to consult, handle documents, and apply for citizenship on our clients’ behalf. Our expert team delivers compliance-first guidance in Dominica and other Caribbean countries.

To apply for citizenship, an investor prepares the documents and passes Due Diligence with an interview. The investment is made only after approval.

Eligible family members include:

• spouse;
• children under 18;
• children aged 18 to 30 who study at a university and are financially dependent on the investor or their spouse;
• unmarried daughters under 25 who live with and are fully dependent on the investor;
• parents and grandparents aged 65 or over who are financially dependent on the investor or their spouse.

The exact processing time depends on the completeness of the documents and the Due Diligence procedure. The CBIU states that most applications are processed in approximately 6 months, although the complete process may take longer in individual cases.

Residency requirements. Investors do not need to live in Dominica before or after obtaining citizenship, and the current CBI requirements do not include a language or civics examination. 

For investors who do not plan to relocate to Dominica for several years, citizenship by investment therefore provides a more direct route to a Dominica passport. 

Citizenship by naturalisation

Foreign nationals can also obtain Dominica citizenship by naturalisation after a period of residence. As a general rule, an applicant must have resided in Dominica for 7 years immediately before applying, including continuous residence during the 12 months preceding the application. 

The Citizenship Act also requires the applicant: 

• to be of good character; 
• have adequate knowledge of English;
• understand the responsibilities of a Dominica citizen.

The Citizenship Act requires adequate knowledge of English and the responsibilities of a citizen. However, the current legislation and government application guidance do not specify a separate mandatory language or civics examination.

The applicant must intend to continue residing in Dominica after naturalisation, unless another qualifying circumstance applies[19].

The Government of Dominica also requires supporting documents such as a police record, birth certificate, medical certificate, bank reference, testimonials and evidence of legal residence. If the application is approved, the applicant takes an oath of allegiance before receiving citizenship.

Alternative Caribbean citizenship for travel to the US and UK

Several Caribbean countries offer citizenship by investment programmes, but their passports provide different travel opportunities. If obtaining a long-term US visa or travelling to the UK without a visitor visa is a priority, St Kitts and Nevis and Grenada can offer more convenient options than Dominica.

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment

For US travel, St Kitts and Nevis citizens may obtain a multiple-entry B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa valid for up to 10 years. Visa issuance remains subject to approval by a US consular officer.

For UK travel, St Kitts and Nevis passport holders do not need a Standard Visitor visa for short trips. They must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or eTA, before travelling. An eTA allows visits of up to 6 months for purposes such as tourism, visiting family and certain business activities, and is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires.

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment requires at least $250,000. Applicants can make a non-refundable Sustainable Island State Contribution or choose another option, including approved real estate starting at $325,000. 

Applications are submitted through an Authorised Agent and are subject to Due Diligence and an interview. A processing period will take at least 4 months.

Grenada citizenship by investment

For US travel, Grenada provides an additional option unavailable to Dominica citizens: eligibility for the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. Grenada is an E-2 treaty country, and its citizens may apply after making a substantial investment in a real and operating US business. US rules do not set a fixed minimum investment amount for an E-2 visa.

To qualify for an E-2 visa, an applicant must:

• hold Grenada citizenship;
• invest a substantial amount of capital in a real and operating US business;
• commit the funds to the business rather than simply hold them in a bank account;
• come to the US to develop and direct the enterprise;
• demonstrate that the investment is sufficient in relation to the cost and type of business.

An additional requirement applies to investors who obtain Grenada citizenship by investment and have not previously held E status. Before applying for an E-2 visa, they must have been domiciled in Grenada continuously for at least 3 years. Obtaining Grenada citizenship by investment therefore does not provide immediate access to the E-2 visa[20].

Grenada citizens may also qualify for a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa valid for up to 10 years.

For UK travel, Grenada passport holders can also travel without obtaining a Standard Visitor visa. They need an eTA, which allows stays of up to 6 months and is generally valid for 2 years or until the passport used for the application expires.

Grenada citizenship by investment requires a minimum contribution of $235,000 to the National Transformation Fund. Alternatively, applicants can invest in an approved project, with the qualifying real estate investment starting at $270,000. Applications must be handled through authorised agents and are subject to government Due Diligence.

How can Immigrant Invest help with a Dominica passport application?

Immigrant Invest is a Dominica-licensed authorised agent which prepares and submits citizenship by investment applications, as the CBIU does not accept applications directly from investors. 

The company’s support goes beyond document submission and covers several areas throughout the application process.

Government-licensed status. Immigrant Invest operates as a government-licensed investment migration agent in jurisdictions where licensing is required, including within the EU.

In-house Compliance Department. The company conducts a pre-application review using anti-money laundering and know-your-customer standards applied by competent authorities and accredited Due Diligence providers. Immigrant Invest associates this preliminary screening process with a rejection rate of around 1%.

Staged application process. The process includes an initial consultation, compliance pre-check, document preparation and submission, post-approval support. 

This structure gives applicants visibility into each stage of the CBIU process, including eligibility assessment, investment, document preparation, and Due Diligence.

Cross-jurisdiction coordination. For applicants based in the US, UK, and Western Europe, Immigrant Invest coordinates source-of-funds documentation, police clearance certificates from multiple jurisdictions, and mandatory interviews for every family member aged 16 or over, in line with the CBIU’s Enhanced Due Diligence requirements.

Key takeaways on Dominica passport visa-free countries

1. Dominica passport holders can travel visa-free to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
2. Visa-free destinations outside the Schengen Area include China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Fiji, as well as Caribbean countries. Dominica citizens can stay in China without a visa for up to 30 days and in Hong Kong for up to 90 days.
3. The UK, US and Canada require visas. The UK introduced a visa requirement for Dominica citizens on July 19th, 2023.
4. Dominica citizenship by investment requires at least $200,000. Applicants can make a non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund or invest in government-approved real estate.
5. The approval process typically takes around 6 months from submission when the documents are complete and Due Diligence proceeds without delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources:

1. Source: Schengen visa exemption, EUR-Lex
2. Source: Visa-on-arrival rules, Maldives Immigration
3. Source: eTA entry rules, Government of Canada
4. Source: Schengen short-stay rules, European Commission
5. Source: UK visitor rules, UK Home Office
6. Source: B-1/B-2 validity for Dominica citizens, US Department of State
7. Source: Permanent Visa Bond Program, Federal Register
8. Source: US visa validity and admission rules, US Department of State
9. Source: Entry requirements for Dominica citizens, Government of Canada
10. Source: Visitor visa application procedure, Government of Canada
11. Source: CARICOM free movement arrangements, Government of Belize
12. Source: Mutual visa exemption agreements, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
13. Source: Hong Kong visitor visa requirements, Hong Kong Immigration Department
14. Source: Singapore entry visa requirements, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
15. Source: Visa exemption and visitor permit rules, Fiji Ministry of Immigration
16. Source: Visitor visa, Australian Department of Home Affairs
17. Source: Visa-waiver countries and territories, Immigration New Zealand
18. Source: Investment options and programme costs, Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit
19. Source: Naturalisation eligibility and residence requirements, Government of Dominica
20. Source: Three-year domicile requirement for E visas, US Code