Dominica Travel Advice and Travel Advisories

Dominica Travel Vaccines and Advice

While traveling to Dominica, please keep in mind some routine vaccines such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, etc.

The idyllic destination of Dominica will prove a welcome change in routine with its plethora of recreation opportunities. Through its scenes of relaxation, hiking and biking, kayaking and river rafting, you will be continuously entertained in Dominica. Ensure to mark your visit to the island with a photo at Trafalgar Falls or by one of the many waterfalls scattered throughout the country. Why not complete your stay by taking a whale or dolphin watching tour, or watch showcases at one of the animated festivals and cultural events throughout the year such as the Carnival of Dominica?

While traveling to Dominica, please keep in mind some routine vaccines such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, etc.
A beautiful landscape in Dominica

Recommended travel vaccinations for Dominica

VaccineDisease Transmission
Traveler’s diarrheaContaminated water/food
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis BContaminated body fluids
(blood, sex, razors, needles, etc.)
RabiesInfected Animals
InfluenzaAirborne Droplets

Recommended Medication for Travelling to Dominica

MedicationAdditional Information
Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin or SupraxAntibiotic in case of traveler’s diarrhea

Current Weather in Dominica

ROSEAU WEATHER

Medical Care in Dominica

Central administrations are leading an effort to reform local hospital and health care in Dominica. According to health indicators, safety and health conditions remain weak throughout the country. If you require treatment during your trip to Dominica, visit Princess Margaret Hospital which is one of the country’s leading medical centres. Although mediocre hospitals and private clinics are dispersed throughout the territory, decompression chambers are not offered at any of the facilities. If you require these services, you must be evacuated to Martinique. Be aware that even if you possess travel health insurance, all medical expenses must be paid immediately in cash.

Although Dominica provides some well-stocked pharmacies, it is still recommended to travel with a pharmacy kit equipped with necessary medicines.

999 is the number to dial for emergency services.

Is Dominica Safe for Travel?

Safety and Security Descriptive
Crime Risk present
Terrorism Risk present
Demonstrations Risk of violence
Road safety Caution required in rural areas
Public transportation Minibus and taxis available; Only use official taxis
Recreational activities and excursions Click the link below for precautions
Boiling lake Do not swim in the lake; May be closed due to the temperature
Health Zika virus and Chikungunya warning
Risk level High degree of caution
Please click here for more information.

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Dominica?

Prior to travel, make sure you check with your transportation company about any passport requirements. This is important as in some cases their regulations on passport validity may be more strict than those of the destination country.

Only a passport is required to enter Dominica for trips under six months. Your passport must be valid for the return trip to Canada.

Please click here for more information.

Embassy of Canada to Dominica information

When travelling to another country, it is important to know where the Canadian embassy is located in the event of:

  • A legal problem
  • A lost passport
  • The need to report a crime

It is advisable to make a copy of your original passport in case you lose it.

Canadian High Commission to Barbados (BRIDGETOWN)
Street Address:
Bishop’s Court Hill, St. Michael, P.O. Box 404,
Bridgetown, Barbados BB11113

Tel.: (246) 629-3550
Fax: (246) 437-7436

Email: [email protected]

Please note that this is the website for the Canadian High Commission in Barbados. There is no Canadian government office in Dominica.

Click here to access the high commission’s website