Non-nationals wishing to engage in work in Dominica must first obtain a work permit from the Labour Division.
Official government source: investdominica.com · checked 2026-07-26
Caribbean · Immigration
Dominica
Dominica sits in Caribbean. Its immigration system runs 10 distinct routes — led by investment, residence-based status and free movement, each set out in official law. 9 of them cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.
- Immigration routes
- 10across 6 route categories, each set out in official law
- Source-cited routes
- 9 of 10cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
- Largest category
- Investment2 of the 10 routes — see them under Investment below
- Region
- Caribbean
- Capital
- Roseau
- Population
- 65,871
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- XCD
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
Source-cited pathways
Immigration routes
All 10 routes, grouped by purpose — 9 of 10 cite an official government source directly. Any route below without one says so on the route.
Work
1 route
Investment
2 routes
Citizenship by investment route through contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund.
Official government source: cbiu.gov.dm · checked 2026-07-26
Citizenship by investment route through purchase of a unit from an approved project.
Official government source: cbiu.gov.dm · checked 2026-07-25
Digital nomad
1 route
— No eligibility summary published for this route yet
Income from USD 50,000/yr
Official government source: windominica.gov.dm · checked 2026-08-03
Residence-based status
2 routes
Permanent residence application through Government of Dominica National Security process.
Official government source: dominica.gov.dm · checked 2026-07-26
Residence permit application through Government of Dominica National Security process.
Official government source: dominica.gov.dm · checked 2026-07-26
Free movement
2 routes
For a CARICOM national in an approved skilled-national category: university graduates, associate-degree or two CAPE or A-level holders, media workers, artistes, musicians, sportspersons, nurses, teachers, and artisans holding a Caribbean Vocational Qualification.
Official government source: dominica.gov.dm · checked 2026-08-03
OECS citizens can live indefinitely in Protocol Member States under the OECS free movement regime.
Official source of the governing body: oecs.int · checked 2026-07-26
Short stay & visit
2 routes
Certain listed nationals may enter Dominica without a visa for periods specified by the Government of Dominica.
Official government source: dominica.gov.dm · checked 2026-07-26
Visitor visa application for persons requiring a visa to enter Dominica.
Official government source: dominica.gov.dm · checked 2026-07-26
Official sources
- Immigration DivisionGovernment
- Government of Dominica Web PortalGovernment
- CARICOMGovernment
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