Country guide
Dominica
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) (US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also legal tender.)
Time zones
UTC / GMT -4 (6 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 767
Best time to go
December – May (June – October is the rainy season)
Drinking water
Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink.
Travel tips
A permit is required to import animals, plants or seeds.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
Visas are not required by SA passport holders for a stay up to 6 months.
Requirements include:
- Valid Passport
- Valid return ticket
- Sufficient funds to sustain oneself for length of time intended to stay
- Local address
Visa and entry information: dominica.gov.dm
SA representative
Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 16-17; Apr 3, 6; May 4, 25; Aug 3; Nov 3-4; Dec 25-26