Dominican visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Dominica for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Dominica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Dominica e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Dominica visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Dominica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Dominica.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Dominica.
If you are looking for Dominica visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Dominica nearest your place of residence.
- Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of in Abu Dhabi, ~ 6976.50 kilometers (4335.00 mi) away from Pretoria, South Africa. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 0 minutes).
- Madrid: The Consulate General of in Madrid, ~ 8358.79 kilometers (5193.91 mi) away from Pretoria, South Africa. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 0 minutes).
Dominica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Dominica diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Dominica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 672 | N/A |
| 2009 | 623 | -7.29% |
| 2010 | 639 | 2.57% |
| 2011 | 631 | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 656 | 3.96% |
| 2013 | 647 | -1.37% |
| 2014 | 676 | 4.48% |
| 2015 | 623 | -7.84% |
| 2016 | 647 | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 598 | -7.57% |
| 2018 | 523 | -12.54% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Dominica & South Africa comparison
Dominica's area is approximately 750 km2 (289 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 1617.45 times bigger than Dominica.
As of October 2025, Dominica's population is ~72885 people - 63,031,561 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Dominica & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Dominica | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 72,885 | 63,104,446 | 63.0 million fewer people live in Dominica than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 11 | 124 | Dominica has 113 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 108 | 67 | Dominica passport holders can visit 41 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 7 | 197 | Dominican hosts 190 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Dominica in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Dominica in 2018 was approximately 523.
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