Dominica visa requirements for Rwandans
Travel and visa requirements
Dominican Visa is not required for Rwandans
Stay Duration: 180 days
Entry Requirements
- Rwandans can travel to Dominica without obtaining a visa and can stay there for up to 180 days.
- Rwandans are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- Children aged below 18 years old may not carry a photo ID or passport while travelling to Dominica.
- Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever, Polio, Typhoid Tetanus and Hepatitis A is required.
- Visitors must have return or onward tickets and all documents required for their next trip.
- Visitors aged 16 years old or more are allowed to possess a moderate amount of cigarettes, alcoholic drinks and perfumes for personal use.
- Animal products like cheese, meat, sausage and fresh vegetables, fruits or plants are prohibited.
- A health certificate issued by a competent veterinary surgeon fro the home country, stating that animals are in good health is needed to bring in cats and dogs.
- The animals mentioned above must be vaccinated against rabies and parvovirus within a period of more than one month and less than one year before arrival.
- It is prohibited to bring in any type of bird into Dominica.
- Visitors luggage should be cleared at first airport of entry.
- All visitors are required to pay a departure tax of USD 20 that is usually included in the ticket. However, if the tax is not included in the ticket, it must be paid on departure.
- Rwandans are not allowed to take local currencies on entry and departure.
- Visitors are allowed to take foreign currencies at departure provided the exported sums are declared on arrival, but there are no restrictions on cheques.
- Direct flights are available from Kigali International Airport to Santo Domingo, Dominica.
- Dominica is a mountainous Caribbean island with natural hot springs and tropical rain forests.
- English is the official language of Dominica and it is generally spoken together with the Dominican French Creole.
- A vast majority of the Dominican population are Christians while religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Chinese Folk Religion, Neo-religions, and Atheism are only practiced by a fewer population.
- Dominican Republic uses Atlantic Standard Time zone (GMT-4), hence, Rwanda is 6 hours ahead of Dominican Republic.
- Dominica mainly adopts the sea and road mode of transportation.
- The Dominica has a tropical climate which is hot all year round from May to October and a relatively cool season from December to March, while November and April are neither cold or hot.
- Dominica is known for its beaches, resorts and golf courses. Some of these includes the Balvaro Beach Resort, Casa De Campo Golf and Dining Resort, Cayo Levantado Resort for whale watching (particularly the humpback whale) and the Los Haitises National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best places to visit in Dominica?
There are a couple of places that may be of attraction to tourists. Places like the Mero beach, the Dominica Botanic Gardens, Portsmouth Cabrits National Pack and Toucari caves and other attractive spots in the cities.
Can I make visa extensions in Dominica?
Yes, visa extensions can be made through applications on the official portal of the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
What is the capital of Dominica?
The capital of Dominica is Roseau meaning "the city of roses".