President
Sylvanie Burton
Head of state since October 2, 2023; the first woman and the first Kalinago to hold the office.
Country guide
Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica, a mountainous volcanic island of the Lesser Antilles between Guadeloupe and Martinique — independent since 1978, largely covered by rainforest, with 365 rivers and the world's second-largest hot lake.
At a glance
- Capital
- Roseau
- Population
- 71,293 (census 2011); estimate 72,412 (72,412Year)
- Land area
- 750 km²
- Parishes
- 10
- Languages
- English (official); Dominican Creole French is widely spoken
- Currency
- East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Independence
- November 3, 1978
- Time zone
- UTC-4
- Calling code
- +1 767
- Traffic
- drives on the left
- Highest point
- Morne Diablotins, 1,447 m
Overview
Dominica lies in the eastern Caribbean, between the French islands of Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. It is the most mountainous island of the Lesser Antilles, formed by volcanoes, and much of it is covered by rainforest. The capital, Roseau, is on the Caribbean (western) coast.
The country is a parliamentary republic and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, the Organization of American States and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. English is the official language; the currency is the East Caribbean dollar.
Nature is the island's best-known asset: the Morne Trois Pitons National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Boiling Lake is the second-largest hot lake in the world, and the Waitukubuli National Trail crosses the island from Scotts Head in the south to Cabrits National Park in the north.
The Dominica citizenship by investment programme
Dominica grants citizenship to applicants who make an approved investment, after due diligence by its Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU). Royal Golden acts as an Authorised Agent of the programme; the decision belongs only to the authorities of Dominica. The information below summarises the official pages of the CBIU checked on October 20, 2026.
How an application proceeds
- An Authorised Agent prepares and submits the application; the CBIU does not accept applications directly from applicants.
- The forms, the medical examination and the supporting documents are completed; documents are submitted in English, notarised and legalised.
- The CBIU carries out due diligence (background checks).
- Every applicant aged 16 or over attends an interview, usually held online.
- The CBIU recommends a decision to the Government. The Agent receives a letter of approval in principle, a delay for a stated reason, or a denial.
- After approval in principle, the investment is made (a contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, or an approved real-estate purchase).
- After proof of the investment, the Certificate of Naturalisation is issued, followed by the passport.
Time
The CBIU states about three to four months from submission to the decision in principle; it may take longer. Our contract has no fixed term: the time depends on the authorities.
Who can be included
- The spouse.
- Children of the applicant or the spouse under 18.
- Children aged 18 to 30 in full-time higher education and fully supported by the applicant.
- Parents or grandparents over 65 who are substantially supported by the applicant.
- Further categories (for example dependent children with a disability) as listed by the CBIU.
Good to know
- Dual citizenship is allowed; a visit to Dominica is not required for the application.
- The passport is valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors.
- The CBIU publishes the list of documents it requires; in the client portal you see the list for each person of your family.
Our prices for Dominica
The contract price includes all costs agreed for the application, from the start of our services to the issue of the citizenship documents: government contributions and fees, due diligence, interviews, translations and certifications, the certificate and the passports. 20% is paid on signing; the rest within one year of the approval in principle. If the application is officially rejected, the amounts paid are not refunded and the official rejection letter is handed over to you.
| Type of application | Total contract | 20% on signing |
|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | $200,000 | $40,000 |
| Married couple, also with one or two children under 16 | $250,000 | $50,000 |
| Each child aged 16 or 17, in addition | +$10,000 | — |
| Each child aged 18 to 25, in addition | +$25,000 | — |
Programme information checked on October 20, 2026. Official CBIU pages: How to apply · Required documents · FAQ
Maps
Dominica in the Caribbean
Dominica's position among its Caribbean neighbours. Zoom and drag to explore; select a country to see its name.
The parishes of Dominica
The ten parishes, with sights, hotels and airports. Zoom, drag, or choose a parish from the list to see its details.
Map data: Natural Earth; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
History
before 1493
The island, called Waitukubuli by its Indigenous Kalinago inhabitants, is settled long before European contact.
1493
Christopher Columbus passes the island on a Sunday in November and names it after the Latin for Sunday, dies Dominica.
1690–1763
French settlers establish themselves on the island; French Creole remains part of the culture to this day.
1763
Great Britain takes possession after the Seven Years' War; English gradually becomes the official language.
1903
British colonial authorities set aside land on the Atlantic coast for the Kalinago people, today's Kalinago Territory.
1967
Dominica becomes an associated state of the United Kingdom with self-government.
1978
Independence on 3 November as the Commonwealth of Dominica, a republic within the Commonwealth.
2017
Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 storm, strikes the island on 18 September and causes severe damage; reconstruction follows.
Government
Dominica is a parliamentary republic. The House of Assembly has 21 representatives elected for five years in single-member constituencies, 9 senators and the Attorney General as an ex officio member.
The President is head of state. The Prime Minister is head of government and leads the Cabinet.
Prime Minister
Roosevelt Skerrit
Head of government since January 8, 2004.
Office holders checked on October 20, 2026. presidentoffice.gov.dm · dominica.gov.dm
People and economy
The 2011 census counted about 71,300 inhabitants; about a fifth live in Roseau. Most Dominicans are of African descent; the Kalinago community lives mainly in the Kalinago Territory on the Atlantic coast.
Agriculture, especially bananas, once dominated the economy. Tourism, in particular nature tourism, construction and services have grown since. The island is known for its festivals, among them Carnival (Mas Domnik) and the World Creole Music Festival.
Parishes and towns
Select a parish on the map or in the list. The ten parishes and their main towns:
Saint Andrew
The largest parish by area, in the north-east, with Marigot, Douglas–Charles Airport and the coastal village of Calibishie.
Saint David
On the Atlantic coast, with Castle Bruce, Rosalie Bay and the Kalinago Territory.
Saint George
The most populous parish, with the capital Roseau and the Roseau Valley with Trafalgar Falls.
Saint John
In the north-west, with Portsmouth, the Indian River and Cabrits National Park with Fort Shirley.
Saint Joseph
On the west coast north of Roseau; the village of Saint Joseph is its main town.
Saint Luke
The smallest parish by area, on the south-west coast, with Pointe Michel and Champagne Reef.
Saint Mark
At the southern tip, with Soufrière, Scotts Head and the Soufrière Scotts Head Marine Reserve.
Saint Patrick
In the south-east, with Berekua (Grand Bay); the Boiling Lake lies in its mountains.
Saint Paul
In the interior east and north of Roseau, with Pont Cassé.
Saint Peter
The least populated parish, on the north-west coast, with Colihaut.
Main towns
- Roseau — The capital and largest town, on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the Roseau River (14,725 inhabitants in 2011).
- Portsmouth — The second-largest town, on Prince Rupert Bay in the north-west (about 3,600 inhabitants).
- Marigot — Main town of Saint Andrew on the north-east coast; Douglas–Charles Airport serves Marigot and Roseau.
Nature and tourism
The Boiling Lake
A flooded fumarole in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park and the second-largest hot lake in the world; reached on a hike of about six hours from Laudat through the Valley of Desolation.
Trafalgar Falls
Twin waterfalls near the village of Trafalgar, north-east of Roseau, close to Morne Trois Pitons.
Emerald Pool
A waterfall and pool in the rainforest of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park.
Scotts Head
A fishing village and headland at the south-western tip, overlooking the Soufrière Scotts Head Marine Reserve, popular for snorkelling and diving.
Indian River
The widest river of Dominica, near Portsmouth; boat rides through the riverside forest are a well-known excursion.
Kalinago Territory
The home of the Indigenous Kalinago people on the Atlantic coast, with Salybia as its administrative centre.
Where to stay
A selection of established hotels and eco-resorts around the island. Websites were checked on October 20, 2026; check availability and current conditions directly with the hotel.
Rosalie Bay Eco Resort & Spa
Rosalie · Saint David
Eco-resort on Rosalie Bay on the Atlantic coast.
Escape Boutique Hotel and Beach Bar
Calibishie · Saint Andrew
Boutique hotel and beach bar at Calibishie on the north coast.
© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Getting there and around
Douglas–Charles Airport (formerly Melville Hall) on the north-east side of the island is the larger airport, about an hour from Roseau; Canefield Airport, with a shorter runway, is about 15 minutes from the capital. American Airlines flies directly from Miami; other connections run through Antigua, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico and Trinidad.
The FRS Express des Îles ferry connects Dominica with Guadeloupe, Martinique and St. Lucia, arriving at the Roseau Ferry Terminal or the Portsmouth Ferry Dock. Every traveller completes the electronic immigration form before the trip.
Airports
- DOM Douglas–Charles Airport — Marigot
- DCF Canefield Airport — Canefield, near Roseau
Travel information checked on October 20, 2026. Airlines serving Dominica (Discover Dominica Authority) · Ferry connections (Discover Dominica Authority)
The Dominica passport
The passport of the Commonwealth of Dominica is issued to Dominica citizens. The table below shows the entry rules for Dominica citizens as listed in the source on October 20, 2026: whether a visa is needed beforehand, can be obtained on arrival, or is replaced by an electronic visa or travel authorisation.
Important points
- Schengen area: according to the source, Dominica citizens can visit the Schengen states without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU can change or suspend visa exemptions; check before travelling.
- United Kingdom: Dominica is on the UK visa national list, so a visa is needed to visit the UK.
- The United States, Canada and Ireland also require a visa.
What to keep in mind
- Entry rules change; airlines and border authorities decide on the day of travel. Always confirm with the embassy or official portal of your destination.
- Allowed stays, electronic forms and fees differ by country and by the purpose of the trip.
- Holders of other nationalities or residence permits may be subject to different rules.
Travel access by category
193 of 193 countries
| Country | Entry for Dominica citizens | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Albania | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Algeria | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Andorra | No visa needed | — |
| Angola | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Antigua & Barbuda | No visa needed | — |
| Argentina | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Armenia | Visa on arrival | 120 days |
| Australia | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Austria | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Azerbaijan | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Bahamas | No visa needed | 3 months |
| Bahrain | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Bangladesh | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Barbados | No visa needed | 180 days |
| Belarus | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Belgium | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Belize | No visa needed | 6 months |
| Benin | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Bhutan | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Bolivia | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Botswana | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Brazil | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Brunei | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Bulgaria | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Burkina Faso | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Burundi | Visa on arrival | — |
| Cambodia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Cameroon | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Canada | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Cape Verde | Visa on arrival | — |
| Central African Republic | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Chad | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Chile | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| China | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Colombia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Comoros | Visa on arrival | 45 days |
| Congo - Brazzaville | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Congo - Kinshasa | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 7 days |
| Costa Rica | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Côte d’Ivoire | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 90 days |
| Croatia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Cuba | No visa needed | 28 days |
| Cyprus | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Czechia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Denmark | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Djibouti | Visa on arrival | 31 days |
| Dominican Republic | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Ecuador | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Egypt | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| El Salvador | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Eritrea | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Estonia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Eswatini | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Ethiopia | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 90 days |
| Fiji | No visa needed | 4 months |
| Finland | No visa needed | 90 days |
| France | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Gabon | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Gambia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Georgia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Germany | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Ghana | No visa needed | 60 days |
| Greece | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Grenada | No visa needed | — |
| Guatemala | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Guinea | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
| Guyana | No visa needed | 6 months |
| Haiti | No visa needed | 3 months |
| Honduras | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Hungary | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Iceland | No visa needed | 90 days |
| India | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 60 days |
| Indonesia | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Iran | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Iraq | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Ireland | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Israel | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 3 months |
| Italy | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Jamaica | No visa needed | 6 months |
| Japan | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Jordan | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Kazakhstan | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Kenya | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Kiribati | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Kuwait | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Laos | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Latvia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Lebanon | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Lesotho | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Liberia | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Libya | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Liechtenstein | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Lithuania | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Madagascar | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
| Malawi | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Malaysia | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Maldives | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Mali | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Malta | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Marshall Islands | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Mauritania | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Mauritius | No visa needed | 180 days |
| Mexico | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Micronesia | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Moldova | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Monaco | No visa needed | — |
| Mongolia | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Montenegro | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Morocco | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Mozambique | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Myanmar (Burma) | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Namibia | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Nauru | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Nepal | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
| Netherlands | No visa needed | 90 days |
| New Zealand | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Nicaragua | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Niger | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Nigeria | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| North Korea | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| North Macedonia | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Norway | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Oman | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Pakistan | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 90 days |
| Palau | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Panama | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Papua New Guinea | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 30 days |
| Paraguay | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Peru | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Philippines | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Poland | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Portugal | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Qatar | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 90 days |
| Romania | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Russia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Rwanda | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Samoa | Visa on arrival | 60 days |
| San Marino | No visa needed | — |
| São Tomé & Príncipe | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Senegal | Visa on arrival | — |
| Serbia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Seychelles | Visa on arrival | 3 months |
| Sierra Leone | Visa on arrival | — |
| Singapore | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Slovakia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Slovenia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Solomon Islands | Visa on arrival | 3 months |
| Somalia | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 30 days |
| South Africa | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| South Korea | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 90 days |
| South Sudan | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Spain | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Sri Lanka | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| St. Kitts & Nevis | No visa needed | — |
| St. Lucia | No visa needed | — |
| St. Vincent & Grenadines | No visa needed | — |
| Sudan | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Suriname | No visa needed | 6 months |
| Sweden | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Switzerland | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Syria | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Tajikistan | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Tanzania | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Thailand | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 30 days |
| Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Togo | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 15 days |
| Tonga | Visa on arrival | 31 days |
| Trinidad & Tobago | No visa needed | 6 months |
| Tunisia | No visa needed | — |
| Türkiye | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Turkmenistan | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Tuvalu | Visa on arrival | 1 months |
| Uganda | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| Ukraine | No visa needed | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | eVisa / electronic authorisation | — |
| United Kingdom | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| United States | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Uruguay | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | No visa needed | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | No visa needed | 120 days |
| Vatican City | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Venezuela | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Vietnam | eVisa / electronic authorisation | 90 days |
| Yemen | Visa needed beforehand | — |
| Zambia | No visa needed | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
Source: Visa requirements for Dominica citizens, checked October 20, 2026; for the United Kingdom also the official list under Sources. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Dominica_citizens
Gallery
Videos
Films from the official channel of the Discover Dominica Authority. A video is loaded from YouTube only when you choose to play it.
This is Dominica 2026 — Welcome to the Nature Island
Dominica 2026: The Ultimate Nature Island Escape
14 Reasons to Visit Dominica (2026)
Discover Dominica's Magical Love Waterfalls
Dominica is a Nature Lover's Paradise with Hot Water Spas
Dominica Carnival — Mas Domnik 2026, official after movie
- Playing loads the video from youtube-nocookie.com.
Questions about Dominica
Is Dominica the same as the Dominican Republic?
No. The Commonwealth of Dominica is a separate, English-speaking island state in the eastern Caribbean; the Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
Where is Dominica?
In the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean, between Guadeloupe and Martinique.
What languages are spoken?
English is the official language; Dominican Creole French is widely spoken.
What currency is used?
The East Caribbean dollar (XCD).
What is the time zone?
UTC−4 all year (Atlantic Standard Time); there is no daylight saving time.
Do I have to visit Dominica to apply for citizenship?
No. According to the CBIU, a visit is not required; interviews are usually held online.
Does the Dominica passport give visa-free access to the Schengen area?
According to the source on this page, yes, for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A visa is needed for the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Ireland.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked on October 20, 2026. Variable information (office holders, flights, hotels, entry rules, programme rules) carries its own date.
- Citizenship by Investment Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica — how to apply, required documents, FAQ
- Dominica — Wikipedia (revision 1381125338)
- Parishes of Dominica — Wikipedia (revision 1279979690), from the 2011 Population and Housing Census
- Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica
- Office of the President of Dominica
- UNESCO — Morne Trois Pitons National Park
- Discover Dominica Authority — travel information
- Visa requirements for Dominica citizens — Wikipedia (revision 1374828324)
- GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list
- Parish and country outlines: Natural Earth 1:10m and 1:50m (public domain)
- Hotel and place positions © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0)
- Photographs: Wikimedia Commons (authors and licences on the image credits page)