🇩🇲 Dominica visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens
No visa needed — Costa Rican citizens can stay in Dominica visa-free for up to 180 days.
Entry rules for Costa Rica passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Costa Rica can travel to Dominica for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 180 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 180-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Dominica, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Dominica immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Costa Rican passport ranks #63 worldwide, opening 130 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (91 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Dominica is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Dominican citizens traveling to Costa Rica face the same requirement (visa-free · 30 days).
Across Caribbean as a whole, 11 of 13 destinations are open to Costa Rican travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Dominica
- Capital
- Roseau
- Region
- Caribbean
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Dominica?
No visa needed — Costa Rican citizens can stay in Dominica visa-free for up to 180 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Dominica without a visa?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Dominica for up to 180 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Dominica?
The currency in Dominica is the Eastern Caribbean dollar ($). The capital city is Roseau.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 180 days for Costa Rican citizens traveling to Dominica. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Dominica embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.