Dominique : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- Dominica is a separate country from the Dominican Republic. Use its own free ED-card portal.
- Submit the ED card no more than 3 days before travel and keep the QR code.
- Camouflage clothing is illegal, including for children.
Entrée et visas
Bring a valid passport, return ticket, funds and local address. British tourists do not need a visa; UK guidance describes six months on arrival. Other passports should check immigration. Submit the free ED card through the official government portal and save the QR code. Extensions must be requested before the admitted stay expires.
Formulaires et autorisations en ligne
- Immigration and Customs ED card ↗ obligatoire
No more than 3 days before travel; save confirmation and QR · Frais : Free · Arriving passengers, including returning nationals and visitors
Validité du passeport: UK advice asks for 6 months after arrival; confirm passport-specific requirements.
À la frontière, on peut vous demander
- Present the QR confirmation and passport when requested.
Douane
- Declare restricted or dutiable goods.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: dominica.gov.dm ↗, gov.uk ↗, edcard.dominica.gov.dm ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Argent
Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.
Réseaux de paiement : Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données
- US dollars are accepted by many businesses.
- Tourism businesses commonly accept cards; surcharges and ATM outages can occur.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: discoverdominica.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- Camouflage clothing
- Illegal drugs
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- A temporary local driving licence is required.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Ask before entering places of worship and follow the host community's customs.
Tenue: Do not wear camouflage clothing.
Savoir-vivre
- Agree taxi fares before departing; meters are not used.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Climat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- février: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mars: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- avril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juin: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juillet: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- août: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octobre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- novembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- décembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Meilleure saison : December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
À emporter
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation
- Carrying packages for strangers
Pratique
Prises: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Eau: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Circulation: à gauche
Assurance: Include hiking, diving and medical evacuation if relevant to your itinerary.
Urgences: 999 police
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.