Dominica visa requirements for Ugandans
Travel and visa requirements
Dominican Visa is not required for Ugandans
Stay Duration: 180 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Uganda can travel Dominica without obtaining a visa, and they can stay there for up to 180 days.
- Uganda 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 a 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 Uganda to Dominica is 13 hours, 21 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.
- Dominican uses Atlantic Standard Time zone (GMT-4), hence, Uganda is 7 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 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 Dominica?
Dominica is a safe island in the Caribbean; tourist-targeted crime is rare and residents are more than willing to help you out.
What is the capital of Dominica?
The most populous city of Dominica, Roseau, is also the capital of the nation. Roseau is located on the southwestern coast of the country at the mouth of River Roseau facing the Caribbean Sea.
What is Dominica known for?
Dominica is known for "the Nature Island of the Caribbean" due to its lush scenery and varied flora and fauna. The country is also largely covered by rainforest and is home to the world's second-largest hot spring, Boiling Lake.