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DominicaWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Dominica Work Permit

new and renewal

Non-nationals need a work permit from the Labour Division before working in Dominica, and employers need one for each non-national they hire. The Minister responsible for Labour approves permits. Applications are made through the government eServices portal. Permits last one year and can be renewed.

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Life in Dominica

Money

3

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar

XCD

East Caribbean Dollar

Cost of living

58

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

15–35%

Income tax (national)

VAT 15%

First XCD 30,000 tax-free; 15% to XCD 50,000, 25% to XCD 80,000, 35% above.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Foreign nationals with a job offer from a Dominican employer, and self-employed foreign nationals with a registered business in Dominica.

Eligibility

  • Job offer

    The employer's letter must state the type of job, the wages (daily, weekly or monthly), that the employer accepts responsibility for the employee, and a job offer of one year.

  • Local advertising

    A new application must include three newspaper clippings showing the vacancy was advertised.

  • Health

    A medical certificate showing good health and no communicable disease in the past three years.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementPassport
  • Document checklistApplication form L.I. 12 (two completed copies); renewals use forms L.I. 01 and L.I. 07
  • FeesWork permit application fee (non-CARICOM nationals)

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  • 12 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 6 steps
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