Immigration and Customs

Immigration officials require most visitors to Dominica to present a valid passport upon arrival. All need to show a return ticket and some need to have a visa. Canadian citizens can show documents certifying proof of citizenship that also bears a photograph, and French nationals are permitted stay for up to two weeks by presenting a valid identification card. Visitors coming from specific countries, who intend to stay for 21 days or less, do not require a visa.

Travelers who visit Dominica may have to undergo routine customs inspections upon entering the country. Dominica limits the amount of tobacco and alcohol that can be imported, though many travelers are unlikely to have a need to import large quantities of these goods. Generally, customs regulations in the Caribbean allow travelers to bring in quantities that will be suitable for personal use during a vacation. Boaters entering Dominica with firearms will need to declare these weapons to customs officials upon checking in. There are generally restrictions upon bringing foreign plant and animal specimens into the country. Local embassies or consular agents may be able to supply further information on customs regulations