Ports of Entry

Tourists in Dominica

Tourists Disembarking From Cruise Ship in Dominica

Get informed on what to expect when you arrive at Dominica’s Ports of Entry. Our immigration offices are located throughout the country, allowing for flexibility in arranging one’s port-of-entry.

Air:

  • Melville Hall Airport: Located in the north east of the island.
    1 ½ hour taxi drive to Roseau (capital)
    Length of runway is 5800 ft (1756m)
    Width of Runway 148 ft (45m)
    Night landing access (April 2010)
  • Canefield Airport: Located on the west coast of the island
    15 minutes drive to Roseau
    Length of runway 3100 ft long with displaced threshold of 600ft.

Sea:

  • Roseau Ferry Terminal: Length of Wharf: 800 ft. (243.86m)
  • Width of Wharf: 60 ft. (18.3m) up to 300ft. (91.44m) and 40ft.(12.2m) up to 500ft. (152.4m)
  • Minimum Depth Alongside: 32ft. (10m)
  • Woodbridge Bay: Length of Wharf 263 ft. (80m)
  • Width of Wharf 43 ft. (13m)
  • Average Depth Alongside: 19 ft. (5.7m)

Land:

  • Public transport and private taxis are available throughout the island
  • Visitors can rent vehicles from many rental companies
  • Driving is on the left side of the road
  • Visitors visa can be obtained from Ministry of National Security, Immigration and Labour.