The Commonwealth of Dominica passport gives its holders access to 144 destinations without a prior visa, and ranks 30th in the world for travel freedom. It also includes visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area, which is one reason Dominica remains a popular choice for investors exploring citizenship by investment.
This guide lists every visa-free destination by region, shows where a visa is still needed, and explains what the access means in practice. The figures reflect passport index data last refreshed on 7 September 2026.
Dominica passport at a glance
| Global passport ranking | 30th |
| Visa-free destinations | 144 |
| Visa-required destinations | 82 |
| Schengen Area | Visa-free access for short stays |
In global passport rankings, “visa-free” covers visa-free entry, visa on arrival and electronic travel authorisation. Permitted length of stay and entry conditions differ by country, so always confirm the current rules before you travel.
Visa-free countries for Dominica passport holders
The 144 destinations are grouped by region below. Each table reads left to right in alphabetical order.
Schengen Area (29)
| Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Croatia |
| Czechia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland |
| France | Germany | Greece | Hungary |
| Iceland | Italy | Latvia | Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malta | Netherlands |
| Norway | Poland | Portugal | Romania |
| Slovakia | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden |
| Switzerland |
Rest of Europe and Eurasia (19)
| Andorra | Armenia | Belarus | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Cyprus | Faroe Islands | Georgia | Gibraltar |
| Greenland | Kosovo | Moldova | Monaco |
| Montenegro | Russian Federation | San Marino | Serbia |
| Türkiye | Ukraine | Vatican City |
Caribbean, Central and South America (36)
| Anguilla | Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina | Aruba |
| The Bahamas | Barbados | Belize | Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba |
| Brazil | British Virgin Islands | Cayman Islands | Colombia |
| Costa Rica | Cuba | Curaçao | Dominican Republic |
| Ecuador | French Guiana | French West Indies | Grenada |
| Guyana | Haiti | Jamaica | Montserrat |
| Nicaragua | Panama | Peru | St. Kitts and Nevis |
| St. Lucia | St. Maarten | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Suriname |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Turks and Caicos Islands | Uruguay | Venezuela |
Asia (17)
| Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | Hong Kong (SAR China) |
| Laos | Macao (SAR China) | Malaysia | Maldives |
| Nepal | Philippines | Singapore | South Korea |
| Sri Lanka | Tajikistan | Thailand | Timor-Leste |
| Uzbekistan |
Middle East (4)
| Iran | Israel | Jordan | Palestinian Territory |
Africa (26)
| Benin | Botswana | Burundi | Comoro Islands |
| Djibouti | Egypt | eSwatini | The Gambia |
| Ghana | Guinea-Bissau | Kenya | Lesotho |
| Madagascar | Malawi | Mauritius | Mayotte |
| Mozambique | Réunion | Rwanda | Seychelles |
| Sierra Leone | St. Helena | Tanzania | Tunisia |
| Zambia | Zimbabwe |
Oceania and the Pacific (13)
| Cook Islands | Fiji | French Polynesia | Kiribati |
| Micronesia | New Caledonia | Niue | Palau |
| Samoa | Solomon Islands | Tonga | Tuvalu |
| Vanuatu |
Where do Dominica passport holders need a visa?
A visa is still required for 82 destinations. The most commonly searched ones are:
- North America: United States, Canada, Mexico
- Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Albania, North Macedonia
- Asia-Pacific: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, Taiwan
- Gulf and Middle East: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
- Africa: South Africa, Morocco, Senegal, Uganda
If you plan to visit one of these, apply for the visa in advance through the relevant embassy or consulate.
What visa-free Schengen access means
Schengen access is the main draw for many applicants. With one passport you can move between 29 European countries for short stays, which suits business trips, property viewings and holidays.
It does not give you the right to live or work in Europe. Longer stays require a residence permit from the country concerned.
Why the visa-free list matters for citizenship by investment
Dominica is one of the Caribbean’s established citizenship by investment programs. Investors typically weigh:
- Visa-free access to 144 destinations, including the Schengen Area
- A second passport as a backup for business and family travel
- Dual citizenship, which Dominica allows
- A processing timeline that is relatively quick compared with other programs
Looking for the current costs, timeline and requirements?
Program fees, processing times and due-diligence rules are updated by the government from time to time. Our citizenship by investment page explains how the process works, who qualifies and what each step involves, with the latest figures. Explore our Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Frequently asked questions
Dominica passport holders can visit 144 destinations as of September 2026, across visa-free, visa-on-arrival and eTA entry.
Yes, for short stays in the Schengen Area without a prior visa. Entry conditions still apply.
No. Both require a visa in advance.
Yes. China is on the visa-free list.
It ranks 30th in the latest ranking.
They can. Travel bans may take precedence over visa policies, so check official government guidance before booking.
Speak to a UNO Capital advisor to find out whether Dominica citizenship by investment fits your travel and residency goals.
Last updated: October 2026. Visa requirements change often; confirm with official sources before travelling.
