Dominica visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Dominican Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • Visitors to Dominica do not require a visa for stays up to 180 days.
  • Mauritians visiting Dominica must have a passport valid for six months.
  • Intending visitors to Dominica require a return or onward ticket before entry into the country.
  • Visitors intended to visit Dominica must have proof of sufficient funds to cover their duration of stay.
  • Mauritians visiting Dominica must have a proof of accommodation.
  • No tourist visa is required for stays less than 6 months in Dominica.
  • Visitors require an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, a health certificate and a proof of rabies vaccination no more than 30 days before entry into Dominica with pets.
  • Mauritians must ensure that they get vaccinated for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza, before entry into Dominica.
  • There are no direct flight options available from Mauritius to Dominica.
  • Flights from Mauritius to Dominica would take up to 27 hours and 16 minutes, including two stopovers.
  • The most common religion practiced  in Dominica is Christianity, with a majority of them identifying as Roman Catholics.
  • While English is its official language, widely spoken and understood by the people, Dominican Creole, an Antillean Creole based on French, is also widely spoken.
  • For getting around the cities of Dominica, visitors can opt for car rentals, buses or taxis.
  • Dominica currently uses the Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4), timezone, and is 8 hours behind Mauritius.
  • Mauritians visiting Dominica should carry along a type D and G adapter for their chargeable devices.
  • The currency of Dominica is the East Caribbean Dollar with the exchange rate at 1 MUR = 0.075 XCD.
  • Dominica enjoys a tropical climate, characterized by warm temperatures.
  •  The best time to for visiting Dominica is during the dry season of  February to April, in order to avoid the rainy season which kicks in from June to November.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dominica safe to visit??

Dominica is one of the safest places to visit. Everywhere on the island is extremely safe, although rare, petty crimes are most likely to happen around Roseau.

Is the tap water safe to drink in Dominica??

The tap water is safe to drink, but since it is sometimes drawn straight from Dominica's many rivers, it has a tendency to turn brown after heavy rainfall. It's better to drink the bottled water which is available almost anywhere.

What's the capital city, Roseau like??

The Capital city, Roseau, is a great place to explore, you will find a lot restaurants, small shops and wonderful views of the mountain too. 

What kind of natural disasters may occur in Dominica??

While Flash floods may occur, destructive hurricanes can be expected during the late summer months too.

How can you get to Dominica by flight??

There are no direct international long haul flights to Dominica. You can fly direct to Antigua, St Lucia, Barbados, Guadeloupe or San Juan in Puerto Rica and then take a local flight to Dominica.