Born in Dominica

Anyone born in Dominica is a citizen at birth, apart from children of foreign diplomats.

Passport102 visa-freeof 218 countriesPapers ready inAbout 14 daysafter the birthDual citizenshipAllowedKeeps yours tooHealth care75/100

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Who qualifies:Exceptions only: children of foreign diplomats (where the parent is not a citizen) and children of enemy aliens born in occupied territory.

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Citizen from birthA Dominica passport of their own
102 countries visa-freeof 218 countries
Keeps your citizenship tooDominica allows dual citizenship
Free to live, study and workIn Dominica, for life

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica (CBIU, Government of Dominica) Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica 1978 s. 98 · checked Nov 3, 2026

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Baby's papers: about 14 days or more after the birth

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Get to Dominica legallySign in to see the visa your passport needs.Prepare your Visiting Dominica application Most parents stay about 3 months: airlines limit late-pregnancy flights.
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Register the birthAt the local civil registry, with the hospital's birth record.
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Get the baby's passportApply with the birth certificate to Dominica's passport office. About 14 daysNormal processing: 2 weeks. Emergency (e.g. illness): almost immediately or 2 to 3 working days. First-time applicants are interviewed.Official source
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Pass on your own citizenship
- Dominica allows dual citizenship: the baby can hold both.