Visa-Free Countries with a Dominica Passport

Which countries can you visit with a Dominica passport

Citizens of Dominica travel visa-free to 120 countries. Popular destinations include the Schengen Area countries, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

For trips to some countries, a passport is the only required document. For other destinations, citizens of Dominica obtain an electronic visa, a visa on arrival, or an Electronic Travel Authorisation, ETA ^[1] Source: Passport Index publishes up-to-date data on passport travel opportunities .

Visa-free destinations. A Dominica passport allows visa-free travel to Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sweden, and Switzerland, among other countries. The maximum period of stay usually reaches 30, 60, or 90 days.

At the border, travellers present only a Dominica passport. No additional documents need to be arranged in advance.

Electronic visas are obtained online before a trip. An applicant fills out a form, uploads the documents, and receives the visa by email.

The validity period depends on the purpose of travel, the country’s internal rules, and the period of stay allowed for citizens of Dominica. It usually ranges from 30 to 90 days but may be longer in some countries. For example, an e-visa to Armenia is valid for 120 days.

Visas on arrival are issued at an airport or land border. Foreigners usually fill out a migration card and pay a fee. For example, the fee is $50 in Bangladesh.

ETA, or Electronic Travel Authorisation, is prior permission to enter a country, which is obtained before travel. Unlike an electronic visa, the procedure takes less time: the system automatically checks the data and confirms entry within several minutes or hours.

Electronic travel authorisation is required for travel to Israel and South Korea, among other countries.

Popular visa-free destinations with a Dominica passport

Schengen countries. Dominica passport holders enter the Schengen Area countries visa-free and stay there for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. To stay longer, study, or work, a citizen of Dominica needs to obtain a national visa for the chosen country.

Singapore. A Dominica passport allows its holder to visit Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days. Before arrival, travellers must submit the SG Arrival Card with an electronic health declaration. They may also need to show proof of onwards travel, such as a return ticket.

Hong Kong. With a Dominica passport, travellers stay in Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days.

Caribbean countries. Citizens of Dominica may travel visa-free to many Caribbean countries, including Barbados, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The allowed stay and the right to live or work depend on the rules of each country.

How to travel with two passports

A holder of two citizenships chooses which passport to use when crossing a border. The decision usually depends on the entry rules of a specific country: travellers use the document that provides the simplest entry procedure.

Transit. Some countries require a visa for transit. For example, citizens of Dominica usually do not need a transit visa for flights through airports in India if the layover does not exceed 24 hours and they do not leave the airport transit area. However, the transit visa may be required if the connection is longer.

In such situations, travellers usually present the passport that allows them to transit or enter the country under the simplest procedure.

Passport validity. Most countries require a passport to remain valid for 3 to 6 months after entry. If one passport meets the requirements and the other does not, the traveller uses the first one.

Ticket purchase. Airlines submit passport details to the APIS system. If a ticket is issued for one passport and the traveller plans to cross the border with another, they may be asked to show both passports at check-in.

Most countries require travellers to enter and leave using the same passport. This rule helps record the period of stay correctly and avoid immigration violations.

5 benefits of Dominica citizenship

1. Visa-free travel

A Dominica passport allows simplified entry to 120 countries, including visa-free access to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Passport holders can also stay in Hong Kong for up to 90 days and in China for up to 30 days.

2. Multiple citizenship

Dominica allows multiple citizenships, so an investor retains their first citizenship if the other country also permits it.

Some countries prohibit multiple citizenship. For example, Kazakhstan, China, and India do not allow their citizens to hold several passports at the same time and require them to renounce their previous citizenship when obtaining a new one.

3. Freedom of residence

Dominica citizenship by investment does not require applicants to live in the country before or after obtaining citizenship. Residence in Dominica is also not required to keep the passport.

At the same time, the Government of Dominica has announced plans to introduce an in-country visit requirement for successful CBI applicants. Under the proposed rule, approved applicants would visit Dominica to collect their passports in person.

4. Second passport for the whole family

Investors include family members in a Dominica citizenship application: spouses, financially dependent children under 30, and parents and grandparents over 65.

The investment amount increases when family members are included in the citizenship application. For example, if an investor makes a non-refundable contribution to Dominica’s Economic Diversification Fund, they contribute $250,000 for a family of up to four.

5. Relatively fast route to a second passport

Obtaining Dominica citizenship usually takes at least 8 months. Investors do not need to live in the country prior to applying for a passport. However, the Government of Dominica has announced plans to introduce a requirement for successful applicants to visit Dominica in person ^[2] Source: According to the Dominica News Online .

The minimum investment for obtaining citizenship is $200,000. This is one of the lowest thresholds among Caribbean countries.

How to obtain Dominica citizenship by investment

Dominica citizenship is granted for an investment in the country’s economy of at least $200,000. Investors choose between two options: a non-refundable contribution or a real estate purchase. The process usually takes at least 8 months.

Conditions for obtaining citizenship

To become citizens of Dominica, investors choose one of the investment options.

Non-refundable contribution of at least $200,000. An investor contributes to Dominica’s Economic Diversification Fund. The money is used to develop the country’s social and economic sectors, including the construction of schools and hospitals, as well as support for tourism and agriculture.

Real estate purchase of at least $200,000. An investor buys a share in a project approved by the government of Dominica for the citizenship-by-investment programme. These are usually luxury resort complexes and hotels.

If an applicant chooses the real estate purchase option, they are entitled to sell the property and return the investment after 3 years. While the investor owns the property, they may rent it out and receive additional income.

Requirements for applicants

Investors over 18 with legal income, no criminal record, and no serious illnesses are eligible to apply for Dominica citizenship.

The investor may also include family members in the application:

• spouse;
• children under 18;
• children aged 18 to 30 who study at a recognised institution and are substantially supported;
• unmarried daughters under 25 who live with and are fully supported by the family;
• adult children with physical or mental disabilities who are substantially supported;
• parents and grandparents over 65 who are substantially supported.

Documents

To apply for citizenship, an investor collects a package of documents:

• valid passport;
• birth certificate;
• bank statement for the last year;
• CV;
• marriage or divorce certificate;
• police clearance certificate;
• passport-sized photos;
• university diploma;
• proof of residential address.

All documents must be notarised, translated, and apostilled where necessary.

Investor’s expenses

The costs of obtaining citizenship include the investment amount, payment for the Due Diligence check and interview, and other fees and charges.

Costs of obtaining Dominica citizenship under the fund option

Expenses	Investor	Family of three or more
Investment	$200,000	$250,000 for a family of three or four + $25,000 for each child under 18, starting from the fifth family member + $40,000 for each parent or child over 18
Due Diligence	$7,500	$7,500 for the investor + $4,000 for each family member over 16
Interview for applicants over 16	$1,000	$1,000+
Other fees	$2,131+	$3,853+

Life in Dominica: key points

Dominica is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The country has a mild climate, no large tourist flow, and infrastructure focused on an eco-friendly lifestyle. Dominica has preserved natural parks, volcanic lakes, and tropical forests.

Climate

Dominica has a tropical maritime climate. Throughout the year, the temperature usually stays at +26…30°C.

The period from December to April is considered drier, while June to November is the rainy season, with possible tropical storms. In mountainous areas, temperatures are lower and the weather feels slightly cooler throughout the year.

Language and culture

The official language of Dominica is English. In everyday life, many residents also use Creole patois, which developed under the influence of French.

The island’s culture combines Caribbean, African, and European traditions. Local life is rich in music, dance, and family celebrations.

Dominica hosts a literary festival every summer. It has been held since 2010: local authors read short stories and poems, and lectures cover documentary filmmaking, poetry, and visual arts. The island also hosts sports events, such as diving festivals, marine competitions, and underwater tours near coral reefs and volcanic arches.

Cost of living in 2026

One person in Dominica spends around $974 a month, excluding rent. A family of four needs an average of $3,554 a month.

Food prices in Dominica:

• litre of milk: $3;
• 12 eggs: $5.5;
• kilogram of chicken: $11;
• kilogram of apples: $7;
• bottle of wine: $11.

Dinner in an inexpensive cafe costs $7 per person. Dinner in a restaurant costs $55, excluding drinks ^[3] Source: Numbeo compares cost of living data in different countries .

EU concerns over Dominica’s visa-free access

Recently, the EU has raised concerns that Dominica's citizenship by investment programme may pose security and migration risks. The main concern is that individuals who would normally require a Schengen visa can obtain Dominica citizenship and enter the Schengen Area without undergoing the standard visa checks.

The EU has already imposed restrictions on a country with a citizenship by investment programme. In 2022, it suspended visa-free travel for citizens of Vanuatu, citing security and migration concerns related to the programme. In 2024, the Council of the EU permanently ended Vanuatu's visa exemption.

Dominica citizens continue to enjoy visa-free access to the Schengen Area. However, the Vanuatu case demonstrates that the EU may suspend this privilege if, to their minds, a country's citizenship by investment programme presents unacceptable risks.

Key takeaways on visa-free travel with a Dominica passport

1. Citizens of Dominica have access to 120 countries where they enter visa-free, obtain an electronic visa or an ETA, or receive a visa on arrival.
2. A Dominica passport allows visa-free travel to Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sweden, and Switzerland.
3. An electronic visa is required for travel to Armenia, India, or Taiwan.
4. An Electronic Travel Authorisation, ETA, is required for travel to Israel and South Korea, among other countries.
5. Dominica citizenship is obtained by investment of at least $200,000. Investors choose between two options: a non-refundable contribution or a real estate purchase. The process usually takes at least 8 months.