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Dominica

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
800
Top destination, 2023
United States
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
2,433
UK visas issued, 2025
3,245
NationalityDMISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Dominica need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaNo visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day periodRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 90 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Dominica move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. United States410
  2. Italy99
  3. Germany88
  4. France81
  5. Canada50
  6. Hungary15
  7. Austria11
  8. Switzerland9
  9. South Korea7
  10. Japan5
  11. Netherlands4
  12. Luxembourg3
  13. Denmark3
  14. Finland3
  15. Sweden3

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

5401,080200020032006200920122015201820212023
5401,0802000200420082012201620202023
Data table
2000631
2001499
2002484
2003700
2004668
2005694
2006901
2007904
2008985
2009983
2010855
2011738
2012637
2013672
2014758
2015760
2016871
2017901
2018909
20191,080
2020561
2021852
2022832
2023800
Share going to the top destination
51.2%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Dominica who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. U.S. Virgin Islands5,512
  2. Antigua and Barbuda5,148
  3. Guadeloupe3,971
  4. Sint Maarten1,649
  5. British Virgin Islands1,576
  6. French Guiana511
  7. Martinique466
  8. Puerto Rico464
  9. Barbados342
  10. Montserrat311
  11. Saint Lucia241
  12. Saint Kitts and Nevis212

Living abroad by year

11k22k19901995200020052010201520202024
11k22k19902000201020202024
Data table
199018,686
199520,457
200022,406
200521,077
201020,788
201521,079
202020,838
202421,384
Living abroad, 2024
21,384
Change since 2000
-4.6%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
25.8%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Dominica by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B22,253
  2. F168
  3. C1/D35
  4. H1B18
  5. J113
  6. C17
  7. G45
  8. K14
  9. O14
  10. A24

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

1,6983,396201720182019202020212022202320242025
1,6983,39620172019202120232025
Data table
20171,124
20181,899
20192,516
2020978
2021711
20221,484
20233,396
20243,271
20252,433
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR572
  2. F334
  3. F430
  4. F129
  5. IR128
  6. IR220
  7. F2B12
  8. FX11
Immigrant visas, FY2025
256
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
6
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Dominica who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Dominica with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

2555102015201620172018201920202021202220232024
255510201520172019202120232024
Data table
2015230
2016300
2017510
2018490
2019510
2020290
2021280
2022460
2023390
2024400
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens290
  2. Family-sponsored preferences90
  3. Employment-based preferences20
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Athletes, artists and entertainers (P)60
  2. Specialty occupations (H-1B)50
  3. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)20
  4. Intracompany transferees (L-1)10
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Dominica)
400
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Dominica)
470
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
6,320
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Dominica (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Dominica (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Visitor2,962
  2. Study166
  3. Work92
  4. Family16
  5. Other9

Visas issued by year

2,1364,272201020122014201620182020202220242025
2,1364,272201020132016201920222025
Data table
201047
201147
201249
201324
201436
201537
201641
201798
2018160
2019246
2020190
2021268
2022292
20232,470
20244,272
20253,245
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
20
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Dominica, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
20251352030100
20241351560505
202315055653010
20221251050150
20211201030355
2020110510155
201912552550
2018110040150
2017130025150
201612505100
20151000050
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Dominica, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

352007–082014–152022–232024–252025–26
352007–082014–152022–232024–252025–26
Data table
2007–081
2010–111
2014–151
2016–171
2022–231
2023–243
2024–251
2025–265
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Specialist Skills3
  2. Core Skills2
Granted, 2025–26
5
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Dominica living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

22432012201420162018202220242025
22432012201420162018202220242025
Data table
20129
201310
201410
201511
201612
201710
201811
201919
202224
202327
202433
202543
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Dependent10
  2. Permanent Resident10
  3. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services7
  4. Highly Skilled Professional6
  5. Business Manager5
  6. Student2
  7. Religious Activities1
  8. Spouse or Child of Japanese National1
  9. Long-Term Resident1
Residents, December 2025
43
In work-related statuses
19
Share in work-related statuses
44.2%
Students
2
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Dominica in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family415
  2. Other reasons114
  3. Work90
  4. Education76
First permits by country
  1. Spain187
  2. Italy157
  3. France150
  4. Greece40
  5. Germany37
  6. Portugal21
  7. Hungary19
  8. Switzerland14
  9. Cyprus11
  10. Poland9
  11. Latvia8
  12. Malta6
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card8
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)2
  3. Researchers1
  4. Other paid activities79
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
7
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
196
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
206
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
25
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
5,524
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
134
Changed status into work, 2025
13
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Dominica in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark2025202000
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025101
Austria2025910-1
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Dominica

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Dominica, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
China1——
Countries
1
Missions
1
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Dominica, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

26522000200320062009201220152018202120242025
2652200020052010201520202025
Data table
200014
200114
200214
200315
200420
200543
200644
200745
200846
200945
201046
201146
201247
201348
201450
201552
201644
201744
201842
201948
202034
202140
202238
202334
202439
202540
Remittances received, 2025
US$40 million
Share of GDP, 2025
5.5%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from Dominica

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Dominica → United Kingdom
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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