The Commonwealth of Dominica passport is issued to all citizens of Dominica including economic citizens for international travel. The passport is a CARICOM passport as Dominica is a member of the Caribbean Community. The Dominican government began issuing biometric passports to its citizens on 19 July 2021.
Passport Power
As of 9 February 2025, Dominican passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa on arrival access (including eTAs) to 144 countries and territories, ranking the Dominican passport 31st in the world in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index
Passport validity – 10 years
Type – Biometric
The Dominican government began issuing biometric passports to its citizens on 19 July 2021, The Dominican passport shares the common design standards of CARICOM passports.
The Dominican passport is the responsibility of immigration department of Dominica. Expired or lost passports can be renewed at Immigration office or at consulate missions worldwide.
Passport Fees
Children under 16 years of age: EC$75.00
Adults (16 years or older): EC$150.00
Lost/Stolen passports: EC$500.00
Passport Requirements
- Original and copy of birth certificate.
- For first time applicants, an interview with the Inspector, Immigration, is required. Interviews are also held at Dominica Consulate offices.
- Persons collecting passports on behalf of an applicant must have a written notarized order (done in the presence of a Notary Public) from the applicant. This applies even if the person brought in the application form on behalf of the applicant.
- Passports which have been lost, stolen or damaged must be reported to the Immigration Department in Roseau, the nearest Police Station or the Dominica Consulate.
- The normal processing time for passports is two (2) weeks. In an emergency, for example, in the case of illness, passports can be processed almost immediately, or within two to three working days.
- Stamps are no longer required for passport applications.