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South Africa visa for citizens of Dominica

Visa required

South Africa requires citizens of Dominica to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

Where citizens of Dominica apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Dominica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Dominica from its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica (1,666 km from Roseau). Other nearest South African missions to Roseau are in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (515 km) and Caracas, Venezuela (799 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Dominica; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Dominica

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of Dominica planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Dominica can stay in South Africa

How long citizens of Dominica may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Dominica apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Dominica. Citizens of Dominica apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Dominica from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of Dominica

Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho admit citizens of Dominica visa-free.

South African citizens travelling to Dominica

No visa is needed by South African citizens for Dominica, for stays of up to 180 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Dominica need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa requires citizens of Dominica to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Dominica?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Dominica. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica for Dominica.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Dominica?

No visa is needed by South African citizens for Dominica, for stays of up to 180 days.

Can citizens of Dominica enter South Africa visa-free?

No; citizens of Dominica need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.