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Dominica

  • Roseau
  • Americas
  • English

At a glance

Dominica: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Roseau
Population
74,656
Area
751 km² · 290 sq mi
Languages
English
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Time zone
UTC−04:00, Atlantic Time Zone, America/Dominica
Calling code
+1767
Drives on the
Left
Internet domain
.dm
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
AMERICAS

Member of

  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Dominica visa requirements

Dominica entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 195 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 2 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free195 passports

Visa required2 passports

Safety

Dominica safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated April 12, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Dominica: frequently asked questions

Dominica visa: do I need one?
Dominica entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 195 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 2 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Dominica: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Dominica at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Dominica: what currency is used?
Currency in Dominica: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
Dominica: what language do people speak?
Languages of Dominica: English.
Dominica: what is the capital?
The capital of Dominica is Roseau.

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