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Dominica ED Card requirements
All travelers must obtain a Dominica ED Card (Electronic Embarkation/Disembarkation Card) before entering Dominica for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or transit.
The ED Card is required for both air and sea entry.
Required documents for the Dominica ED Card
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date)
- Travel details
- Accommodation details in Dominica
- Valid email address
Requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Dominica ED Card pricing and validity
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- Who it's for
- Every traveler arriving in Dominica by air or sea, whatever their nationality and whether or not they need a visa. Returning Dominican nationals must file one too.
- Permitted activities
- It serves as the immigration and customs declaration for one specific trip. It is not a visa and does not replace entry requirements for travelers who need one.
- How you travel
- Required at all designated air and sea ports of entry. Travelers who disembark even briefly complete the form, including those marked as in transit.
- Delivery format
- A digital confirmation email with a QR code. Nothing is mailed, and no document uploads or photos are needed to file.
- Good to know
- One form per traveler per trip, with a separate card for each minor completed by a parent or guardian. There is a short submission window shortly before travel, and filing too early is the most common mistake. Do not confuse Dominica with the Dominican Republic, which has its own separate form.
- Validity
- Valid for 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
- Length of stay
- Stay up to 30 days per entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 15 minutes
How to apply for your Dominica ED Card
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Dominica ED Card for you.
Complete the application
Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Dominica government on your behalf.
Receive your Dominica ED Card
Once approved, your Dominica ED Card arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Dominica visa FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Dominica ED Card.
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Is the Dominica ED Card a replacement for a visa?
No. The Dominica ED Card is a digital immigration and customs declaration, not a visa. While many nationalities (including US, UK, Canadian, and Commonwealth citizens) enjoy visa-free entry to Dominica for short tourist stays, you must still complete this mandatory card regardless of your visa exemption status.
When is the earliest I can submit the Dominica ED Card?
The ED Card must be submitted no more than three (3) days before your arrival in Dominica. You can't submit it earlier because the system requires real-time travel and customs data.
Can I group my family onto a single Dominica ED Card?
No. Every individual traveler needs their own entry record. However, the head of a family traveling together can fill out a single joint Customs Declaration section on the portal for their spouse and any minor children under 18.
Do cruise ship passengers need to complete the Dominica ED Card?
If you're a cruise passenger visiting Dominica for a day layover lasting less than 24 hours and returning to the ship, you don't need to fill out the online ED Card. It's strictly mandatory for passengers arriving by air or ferry who clear immigration.
What happens if I make a mistake on my submitted Dominica ED Card?
If you spot an error after submission, you can't edit the finalized form directly. You must submit a completely new form. Immigration officers will verify the most recent submission linked to your passport upon arrival.
Do children/minors need their own Dominica ED Card?
Yes. There are no age exemptions for this registration; every traveler, including infants, must have their own individual ED Card and unique QR code. For minors, a parent or legal guardian must complete the online form on their behalf.
Do I need the Dominica ED Card to transit in Dominica?
If you're a transit passenger remaining in the airport's international transit area without clearing immigration, you don't need it. However, if you plan to leave the airport, clear immigration for a layover, or transit through the country via ferry, you must complete the digital ED Card before arrival.
How will I receive the Dominica ED Card?
Once your Dominica ED Card application is approved, you’ll receive an email with a PDF. We recommend printing a physical copy to present alongside your passport to the Immigration and Customs authorities at your port of entry. You should also keep a digital backup on your phone.
How long does the Dominica ED Card processing take?
The Dominica ED Card is usually processed quickly. With iVisa, you choose your processing speed at checkout, and the option you pick is shown with its delivery time before you pay. We recommend applying at least 2 days before your departure date to account for any unexpected government delays. The government recommends completing the form at any time prior to travel, ideally within 3 days of departure to ensure your arrival details are perfectly accurate.
What happens if my Dominica ED Card application is denied?
If denied, you will receive a notification via email. The most common reason for denial is providing incorrect details. You can usually re-apply by submitting a completely new application with corrected information. iVisa offers denial protection. Our experts manually review your application before submission to prevent these issues.
iVisa vs. the official Dominica process
Why travelers choose iVisa
On your own
- One long single-page government form with around 30 fields and no way to save your progress and come back.
- There is no group or family application. Every traveler fills the whole form again, including each child, and again on the return leg.
- The submission window is tight and poorly signposted, and filing outside it is the most common failure.
- The official site offers a machine-translation widget only, with no native localization.
- Phone and two email addresses during office hours, with no live chat and no help content.
- A guided form with error checking, so you are not re-keying everything if you get interrupted.
- One checkout covers the whole party instead of repeating the same form per person.
- We track your travel dates and file inside the required window.
- Content in your own language, with human help behind it.
- Support around the clock, not only during island office hours.
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