Dominica Online Immigration & Customs Declaration
Every traveller to the Commonwealth of Dominica must complete the free Online Immigration and Customs Declaration, the ED Card, before arrival. File it at the official government portal, edcard.dominica.gov.dm, then present your QR code confirmation on entry. This guide covers the form, visa rules, duty-free limits and arrival at Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM).
- Based on official government sources
- Free government form
- No signup to read
Last reviewed June 2026 · Compiled from official sources.
The quick answer
Dominica uses a single Online Immigration and Customs Declaration (the ED Card) that every traveller completes before arrival at the official portal, edcard.dominica.gov.dm. It is free, takes a few minutes, and produces a QR code you show on entry. Most visitors, including US, UK, EU and Canadian passport holders, do not need a visa for a short tourist stay. Confirm duty-free and currency limits with the Dominica Customs and Excise Division before you pack.
Dominica entry facts
Form type
Online Immigration & Customs Declaration (ED Card)
Official portal
edcard.dominica.gov.dmVisa
Visa free for most visitors, including US, UK, EU and Canada
Duty-free
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, plus alcohol and personal effects (age 18+)
Currency threshold
Declare large sums of cash; confirm the current limit with Customs
Main airport
Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), near Marigot
Completing the form and clearing arrival
From filing the online declaration to walking out of Douglas-Charles Airport, here is the order things happen.
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Complete the online ED Card before you fly
Open the official portal at edcard.dominica.gov.dm and complete the Online Immigration and Customs Declaration. It is free and can be submitted any time before your travel date. Have your passport, flight details and accommodation address ready.
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Save your QR code confirmation
After submitting, you receive a confirmation with a QR code. Save it to your phone and keep a printed or screenshot backup in case airport connectivity is poor.
- 3
Clear immigration at Douglas-Charles (DOM)
On arrival, present your passport and QR code confirmation to the immigration officer. Officers may ask your length of stay, where you are staying and your reason for travel.
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Collect baggage and clear customs
Collect all checked luggage, then proceed through customs. Declare any restricted goods or anything beyond your duty-free allowance, and undergo screening if selected.
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Meet your transfer in arrivals
Beyond customs you will find taxis and pre-booked transfers. Douglas-Charles sits on the northeast coast, roughly an hour by road from the capital, Roseau.
The form is free on the government portal. If any site quotes you a fee to submit it, you are paying a private intermediary, not the Government of Dominica.
Duty-free allowance & prohibited items
Duty-free allowance (age 18+)
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars (one option, not combined)
- A personal allowance of liquor or wine for personal use
- Personal and household effects, not for commercial use
- Confirm current quantities and value caps with the Dominica Customs and Excise Division
Prohibited & restricted
- Illegal drugs, counterfeit goods and offensive weapons
- Firearms and ammunition require prior authorisation
- Fresh produce, plants, seeds, meat and live animals need permits or inspection
- Declare large amounts of cash and any commercial merchandise
When in doubt, declare. Confirm current allowances with the Dominica Customs and Excise Division.
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