Dominica Travel Advisory
11 min readExercise increased caution in Dominica due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
Dominica has lifted stay at home orders, and resumed some transportation options and business operations. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Dominica.
Read the country information page.
If you decide to travel to Dominica:
Last Update: Reissued with updates to Travel Advisory Level.
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