Dominica visa requirements for Swazis

Travel and visa requirements

Dominican Visa is not required for Swazis

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Eswatini can travel Dominica without obtaining a visa, and they can stay there for up to 180 days. 
  • Eswatini citizens are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 6 months from the date of arrival.
  • Children aged less than 18 years old may not carry a photo ID.
  • Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.
  • 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: 200 cigarettes or one box of cigars whose number depends on the duration of the visit and which is subject to customs; A sealed bottle of alcoholic drinks with the maximum amount of two litres; two bottles of perfume in opened bottles for personal use.
  • Visitors are prohibited from bringing in all animal products such as cheese, meat, sausage and fresh vegetables, fruits or plants.
  • To bring in cats and dogs, a health certificate issued within 15 days before arrival is required to be provided.
  • 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.
  • The estimated flight time from Swaziland to Dominica is 14 hours, 13 minutes.
  • It is prohibited to bring in any type of bird into Dominica.
  • Visitors’ luggage should be cleared at the 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. 
  • Visitors are not allowed to take local currencies on entry or departure.
  • Visitors are allowed to take foreign currencies at departure provided the exported sums are declared on arrival, but there are no restrictions on traveller's cheques. 
  • Dominica is a mountainous Caribbean island nation with natural hot springs and tropical rain forests.
  • English is the official language of Dominica and is universally spoken and understood. In addition, Dominican Creole mixed with French is widely spoken.
  • 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 practised by a fewer population.
  • Dominica uses the Atlantic Standard Time zone (GMT-4), hence, Eswatini is 6 hours ahead of Dominica.
  • Dominica uses mainly the sea and road mode of transportation.
  • The government, aiming to solve the enduring problems of the lack of available installed capacity and constant blackouts.
  • Dominica has a tropical climate, hot all year round, with a hotter and muggy season from May to October and a relatively cool season from December to March, while November and April between seasons.
  • It's known for its beaches, resorts and golfing some of which includes the Bavaro 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

Is it safe to travel to Dominica?

Dominica is a safe island in the Caribbean as tourist-targeted crime is rare and residents are more than willing to help you out.

How populous is Dominica?

The population of Dominica is 71,843 as of September 10, 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates. Dominica's population is equivalent to 0.00093% of the total world population and Dominica ranks number 204 in the list of countries by population.

What is the best time of the year to visit Dominica?

The best time to visit Dominica is from October to January when the hotel rates are lower and the humidity is less stifling.

Can I exceed my stay in Dominica?

Yes, you can make applications for extension of stay through the official web portal of the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica which must be submitted before the expiration of the time of the first duration of stay.