DominicaSaint Helena: Visa-free

DominicaSaint Helena

Do Dominica passport holders need a visa for Saint Helena?

Visa-free

No. Dominica passport holders do not need a visa to visit Saint Helena for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh (checked September 5, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Saint Helena132 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Saint Helena passport holders visiting Dominica: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Dominica passport holders need a visa for Saint Helena?

No. Dominica passport holders do not need a visa to visit Saint Helena for tourism.

What currency is used in Saint Helena?

Pound sterling (GBP).

What is the emergency number in Saint Helena?

999.

How many countries can enter Saint Helena without a visa?

132 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saint Helena visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Dominica

Dominica officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two constituent territories of the European Union, both overseas departments of France: Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of 750 km2 (290 sq mi), and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at 1,448 m (4,751 ft) in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census.

CapitalRoseau

RegionCaribbean

Population65.9K

Area751 km²

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1767

Drives on theleft

TimezoneDominica (UTC-4)

Nearest airportCanefield Airport (DCF), 4 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$10,989 (2025)

Tourist arrivals140K (2020)

Climate in Roseau

Warmest August, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: February, March, April, May, June, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Roseau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.7°C	23.6°C	110mm	334h
February	26.6°C	23.4°C	85mm	312h
March	26.6°C	23.3°C	85mm	360h
April	28°C	24.4°C	41mm	359h
May	29.1°C	25.1°C	40mm	365h
June	29.3°C	25.3°C	74mm	347h
July	29.1°C	25.4°C	184mm	345h
August	29.5°C	25.9°C	125mm	350h
September	29.4°C	25.6°C	100mm	341h
October	28.5°C	25°C	177mm	294h
November	27.4°C	24.7°C	185mm	292h
December	27.1°C	23.9°C	67mm	331h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Dominica is a Caribbean island country. It is referred to as the "Nature Island of the Caribbean" due to its spectacular, lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive national park system. The most mountainous island of the Lesser Antilles, its volcanic peaks are cones of lava craters and include Boiling Lake, the second-largest thermally active lake in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Morne Trois Pitons National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 3, 2026Independence Day

November 4, 2026Community Service Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.

About Saint Helena

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic and consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha. Its name was Saint Helena and Dependencies until 1 September 2009, when a new constitution came into force, giving the three islands equal status as three territories, with a grouping under the Crown.

RegionWestern Africa

Area394 km²

CurrencyPound sterling, Saint Helena pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+290, +247

Drives on theleft

Emergency number999

Climate in Saint Helena

Warmest March, coolest October, driest December, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, March, May.

Monthly climate normals for Saint Helena, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.3°C	18.3°C	18mm	384h
February	20.1°C	18.8°C	30mm	342h
March	20.6°C	19.3°C	20mm	355h
April	20.2°C	18.9°C	34mm	319h
May	19.4°C	18.2°C	19mm	330h
June	18°C	16.6°C	27mm	306h
July	16.9°C	15.7°C	18mm	330h
August	16.1°C	14.8°C	30mm	299h
September	15.4°C	14.4°C	24mm	299h
October	15.3°C	14.4°C	16mm	324h
November	15.7°C	14.8°C	20mm	340h
December	16.6°C	15.6°C	14mm	377h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British overseas territory consisting of the islands of Saint Helena and Ascension, together with the Tristan da Cunha islands group. These are among the world's most isolated islands and separated from each other by many hundreds of miles.

Upcoming public holidays

November 20, 2026King's Birthday

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

Full source list on About.