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Dominica Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
$55
Duty-free limit
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 cigarettes
- 50 cigars
- 40 ounces of liquor or wine
- Personal and household effects
- Currency - travellers are allowed to export local currency and foreign currencies up to the amount that is imported. Travellers with credit cards are allowed up to XCD 2,500. Higher sums will require proof of exchange.
- Weapons and ammunition (unless a prior permit has been obtained from the police commissioner)
- Knives and other deadly weapons
- Pornographic or offensive material
- Illegal drugs
- Various plants including bananas, coconuts, coffee and avocados
- Protected wildlife and endangered species
- Visitors will need to pay an EC$55 departure tax when exiting the island.
- All live animals including dogs or cat imported into the Commonwealth of Dominica must be accompanied by an import permit issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development Unit showcasing the animal’s lack of and protection against disease.
- Foreign plant and plant produce is restricted from entering the country.
- Weapons, explosives and ammunition will require a special permit and be declared by customs officials before being imported into the country.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Weapons and ammunition (unless a prior permit has been obtained from the police commissioner)
- Knives and other deadly weapons
- Pornographic or offensive material
- Illegal drugs
- Various plants including bananas, coconuts, coffee and avocados
- Protected wildlife and endangered species
- Currency - travellers are allowed to export local currency and foreign currencies up to the amount that is imported. Travellers with credit cards are allowed up to XCD 2,500. Higher sums will require proof of exchange. Visitors will need to pay an EC$55 departure tax when exiting the island.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Dominica
Basic security information for travelers to Dominica
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Dominica
- A Yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from or through a country which is infected by the disease.
- Native tap water should be treated with suspicion and boiled first before drunk. Visitors should stick to bottled water at the start of the holiday. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat although food sold from vendors should be avoided where possible due to the risk of contamination.
- Hepatitis A, B, C and E are all endemic to varying degrees in Dominica and should be vaccinated against. Travellers visiting the country should take care when eating the local food or when engaging in sexual activity to avoid infection.
- Cases of Dengue Fever have been reported in the region. Passed on from insects, travellers are advised to buy plenty of insect repellent and dress in a manner which exposes little raw skin. There is an outside chance of contracting Rabies from wild animals in the country and travellers bitten by wild dogs or cats should clean the wound before having it checked for signs of infection.
- Typhoid fever is a danger in more rural areas and can be contracted from unprepared food and water. Travellers should take care to make sure that all water and food has been well cooked and boiled prior to eating regardless of where in the country they are.
- Additional swimming based hazards including jellyfish and sea urchins and dangerous corals. Visitors planning to visit the beaches should be wary of the potentially dangerous conditions and the sometimes limited medical assistance available.
- There are three public hospitals on the island: the Marigot Hospital, the Portsmouth Hospital, and the premier Princess Margaret Hospital. Intensive care units are available at the Portsmouth Hospital and the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). Overall medical standards are acceptable in the main cities and tourist locations but become progressively worse elsewhere in the country. Many medical facilities may not be able to speak English or have the resources to handle more serious medical conditions.
- Travellers are strongly advised to make sure that they have obtained up to date medical and travel insurance prior to visiting the country.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Dominica
- Instances of petty theft have been reported and travellers are urged to keep their valuables in a safe location for the duration of their stay. All cash and jewellery should be kept safe and concealed when in public spaces. Dark or poorly lit areas should also be avoided and visitors are advised to avoid travelling alone after dark.
- Travellers choosing to drive around the country should keep a copy of their passport with them at all times in the event of stoppage by the countries security forces. Drivers are also advised to avoid travelling late at night or down poorly lit or unsafe roads. Road signs are poor and a map is should be obtained.
- Hurricanes are usually accompanied by heavy rain and wind which can lead to flash flooding and lethal mudslides. All travellers are strongly urged to access the National Hurricane Centre for likely weather conditions prior to beginning your journey. Earthquakes are a potential danger in the country and any traveller caught in one should contact their nearest government embassy or representative at the first opportunity.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Dominican Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+17672663708
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