Dominica

What to wear in Dominica

Wear lightweight, casual clothing throughout the year. In winter, nonetheless, it's a good idea to pack a light sweater jacket, since it can get cooler at night in the mountains. Bathing suits and cover-ups should be kept to the beaches.

Spoken language in Dominica

English is the official language, but the national language, Creole French, is spoken by a good part of the population.

Electricity in Dominica

Electricity is 220 volts AC (50 cycles), so you'll need an adapter and a transformer. Some hotels have transformers, but it's best to bring your own.

Customs information for Dominica visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Entry

Passports are highly recommended, but not necessary. You can enter with proof of citizenship like a birth certificate with a raised seal and a government-issued photo ID. Upon arrival you will also need to show an ongoing or return ticket.

Dominica Customs

Each visitor can bring in personal and household effects, as well as 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 40 ounces of liquor or wine. There is a departure tax of $12 per person over 12 years old.

US Customs

US citizens returning from Dominica are allowed to bring back $600 worth of duty-free goods if you've stayed away longer than 48 hours and haven't been out of the US within 30 days of the current trip. Anything over the $600 limit will be taxed at a flat rate of 10% per $1,000 of merchandise.

Advising for Dominica visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Sunburn and Heatstroke

The tropical sun can be quite harsh, so wear plenty of sunblock and a hat, and drinks lots of water.