Dominica: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en visa
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.
Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Immigration and Customs ED card ↗ verplicht
No more than 3 days before travel; save confirmation and QR · Kosten: Free · Arriving passengers, including returning nationals and visitors
Geldigheid paspoort: UK advice asks for 6 months after arrival; confirm passport-specific requirements.
Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar
- Present the QR confirmation and passport when requested.
Douane
- Declare restricted or dutiable goods.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: dominica.gov.dm ↗, gov.uk ↗, edcard.dominica.gov.dm ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.
Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- US dollars are accepted by many businesses.
- Tourism businesses commonly accept cards; surcharges and ATM outages can occur.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: discoverdominica.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Camouflage clothing
- Illegal drugs
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- A temporary local driving licence is required.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Ask before entering places of worship and follow the host community's customs.
Kleding: Do not wear camouflage clothing.
Etiquette
- Agree taxi fares before departing; meters are not used.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Klimaat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- februari: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maart: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- april: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mei: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- augustus: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- september: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- november: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- december: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste seizoen: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Water: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkeer: links rijden
Verzekering: Include hiking, diving and medical evacuation if relevant to your itinerary.
Noodnummers: 999 police
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.