A Dominica passport is processed and issued by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to citizens for international travel. Foreign investors can obtain a Dominican passport through citizenship by investment. The passport offers visa free travel to 135 countries. This guide presents everything you need to know about Dominica passports, including:
Dominica Passport Ranking and Power
Analyzing passport ranking and power indexes, such as the Global Passport Index, Dominica’s passport power rank is relatively high for international mobility. Dominica citizens can visit 135 countries without a visa, including Schengen states, China, Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand. The Dominica government offers a CARICOM passport, providing Dominicans access to member states in the Caribbean Community. Dominica is a member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), allowing free movement for citizens between member states.
Passport statistics
Statistic Score Mobility Score 154 Visa Free 93 Visa on Arrival 26 eVisa 29 eTA 5 Residence Rights 5 Passport Power Rank 45th World Reach 78 percent Population 46,758 (2023)
Mobility score timeline
Year Visa Free Countries 2015 112 2016 111 2017 116 2018 125 2019 131 – 60 (Covid-19) 2020 80 2021 105 2022 134 2023 136 2024 135 2025 135
Dominica Passport Overview
A Dominica biometric passport is issued by the Passport and Immigration Department at the Police Headquarters in Roseau, Dominica.
Passport types
Dominica passports are blue biometric Caribbean passports. Four types of passports are issued to citizens:
Standard passport: Black passport issued to all regular Dominica citizens.
Diplomatic passport: Burgundy passport issued to Dominica citizenship with diplomatic status.
Official passport: Green passport issued to Dominican government officials.
Emergency passport: Emergency travel document issued to Dominica nationals who do not have a regular passport but need to travel urgently due to loss, theft, damage, medical emergencies, or family emergencies.
Passport validity
A Dominica passport is valid for ten years for adults and children 16 and over and five years for minors under 16.
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Eight Dominica Passport Benefits
- Citizenship by investment: Foreign nationals can obtain Dominica citizenship by investment and a Caribbean passport by contributing to the country’s economy through a non-refundable contribution or real estate investment.
- Increased global mobility: Dominica’s passport power facilitates visa free access to 135 destinations, including countries in the Schengen Area, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Russia.
- Affordable passport: The Dominica citizenship by investment program is the most affordable among Caribbean citizenship programs, starting from $200,000 for single applicants.
- Family members qualify: Qualifying family members, including spouses, children, and dependent parents and grandparents, can obtain citizenship and a Dominican passport alongside the main applicant.
- Dual passports allowed: The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica allows dual citizenship, permitting citizens to hold a second passport.
- Caribbean business opportunities: As citizens of the Caribbean Community and the OECS, Dominicans enjoy enhanced travel privileges and free movement, facilitating the ease of doing business and access to investment opportunities across the Caribbean.
- No residency requirements: There is no requirement to visit Dominica or reside there to obtain and maintain dual citizenship and a Dominican passport. The due diligence process for the citizenship program is conducted virtually.
- US visa opportunities: Dominican passport holders are eligible for the US B-1/B-2 tourist and business travel visa.
Who can get a Dominican passport?
The Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act determines the following individuals as citizens who have the right to a Dominica passport:
Birth: Individuals born in Dominica
Descent: Individuals born to a Dominican parent.
Registration: Individuals married to a Dominican national or with a Dominican adopted parent.
Naturalization: Dominica residents who have legally resided in the country for at least seven years.
Investment: Individuals who invest in Dominica through the citizenship by investment program.
Dominica citizenship by investment
Under section 101 of the Commonwealth of Dominica’s constitution and sections 8 and 20 of the nation’s Citizenship Act, foreign nationals and qualifying dependents can get a Dominica passport by investing in the economy. The minimum investment is $200,000 for a single applicant and $250,000 for a family of up to four.
There are two investment options:
- Donation to the Economy Diversification Fund (EDF): A non-refundable contribution of $200,000 to the EDF.
- Approved real estate investment: An approved Dominica real estate investment valued at least $200,000.
A Dominican citizenship application also includes a criminal background check during the application process. Dominican passport applicants must pay additional fees to the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for due diligence checks.
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Dominica Passport Requirements
Applying for a Dominica passport requires the following documents:
- Completed Dominican passport application form
- Multi-Purpose Identification (MPID) Card
- Passport application fees, paid to theTreasury Department (a birth certificate and a marriage certificate – if the female applicant is married – must be presented to the cashier at the Treasury Department before the fees are paid)
- Treasury receipt as proof of passport application fee payment
- Two recent passport-size photographs (45mm x 38mm)
- Original birth certificate and certified copy
- Written notarized order (if collecting a passport on behalf of the applicant)
- Police report (for lost of stolen passports)
- Lost, stolen, or damaged passports must be reported to the Immigration Department in Roseau, the nearest police station, or your nearest Dominica Consulate.
How to Apply for the Commonwealth of Dominica Passport
The Dominica passport process includes applying through the Passport and Immigration Department or an embassy or high commission abroad. Exact steps and fees may vary depending on the path to citizenship, the individual, and the location applied.
- Complete the official Dominica passport application form. Enter biodata and get a qualified Dominican to endorse the application.
- Gather the required documents. This may include an expired passport, proof of citizenship, a letter of consent for minor children, a Multi-Purpose Identification (MPID) Card, or proof of marital status.
- Include two identical passport photos. The photos must be 45mm x 38 mm and no more than six months old. The endorser must sign the back of one photo.
- Pay passport application fees. The Dominica passport cost will vary depending on whether you’re applying for a new passport or replacing a lost or damaged one.
- Submit the completed passport application to the Passport and Immigration Department or an embassy or high commission abroad. The application can be submitted in person or via registered mail. Processing times will vary depending on how and where the application is submitted.
Passport processing time
The Commonwealth of Dominica passport processing time is two weeks on average. Passports in cases of emergencies, such as illness, are processed within two to three working days.
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Dominica Passport Application Cost
The cost to obtain a new Dominica passport is listed in the Passports and Travel Documents section of the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica’s official website.
- Citizens under 16: EC 75 ($28)
- Citizens 16 and over: EC 150 ($55)
- Lost or stolen passports: EC 500 ($185)
Renewing a Dominica Passport
The steps to renew a Dominica passport may differ depending on the request.
- Gather the required documents: Ensure you have all the required documents, including your current or expired passport, two recent passport-sized photos, a completed Dominica passport renewal application form, and proof of citizenship.
- Check expiry dates: You should confirm the expiry date on your passport early to ensure renewal won’t delay future travel plans.
- Complete the renewal application: Complete the passport renewal application form with all necessary details.
- Submit your renewal application: Depending on your location, you can submit your passport renewal application in person at the Passport and Immigration Department in Roseau, Dominica, or an embassy or high commission general overseas.
- Pay renewal fees: You must pay the passport renewal fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Dominican Passport
Dominica passport holders must apply for a visa to stay in Europe for more than three months. For stays of up to 90 days, Dominica citizens enjoy visa free access to European countries in the Schengen Area.
Applying for a Canadian visa is the visa requirement for Dominica citizens to visit Canada.
You can travel to the US with a Dominica passport, but it will require a visa.
Dominica’s passport is relatively strong, ranking 75th on the Global Passport Index and providing access to 135 Dominica passport visa free countries worldwide.
Dominican passport holders require a visa to visit the United Kingdom.
The UK government revoked visa free access impost visa requirements for Dominica citizens in July 2023.
