Work In Nature Extended Stay Visa

Dominica's Work In Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa allows remote workers, freelancers, business owners, and families to live on the island for up to 18 months while working remotely for employers or clients based outside the country. Launched in March 2021 as a tourism-recovery initiative, the programme is administered by the Ministry of Tourism with applications processed through a dedicated government portal. Key benefits include an income tax waiver on foreign earnings, duty-free concessions on personal effects imported within the first three months, free travel in and out of Dominica during the visa period, and the ability to apply for a local driver's licence.

• At least 18 years old with no criminal record
• Ability to perform remote work for companies or clients outside Dominica
• Annual income of at least USD 50,000, or sufficient funds to support yourself and dependants
• Valid passport and passport-sized photographs
• Police records from all jurisdictions where you have lived in the past five years
• Bank reference letter
• Employment letter (employees) or recent bank statements and certificate of good standing (self-employed)
• Health insurance valid in Dominica covering repatriation, emergency medical treatment, and hospital care for all family members
• Proof of family relationships if applying with dependants (marriage, birth, or adoption certificates)
• Dominica entry visa if required by your nationality
• Certified translations for all non-English documents

• Application fee: USD 100 (non-refundable)
• Visa fee (individual): USD 800
• Visa fee (family): USD 1,200
• Business teams (4+ employees): USD 800 plus USD 500 per additional employee

• Remote work only; local employment in Dominica is not permitted
• Must arrive within 90 days of receiving the approval letter
• Visa fee must be paid within 30 days of approval, with a possible 30-day extension on request
• Must maintain valid health insurance throughout the entire stay
• Income tax remains payable in your country of residence or tax domicile

Applications are submitted online at apply.windominica.gov.dm. Processing takes 14 to 28 days and involves review by the WIN Tourism Department, due diligence by the Joint Regional Communications Centre, and a security review by the National Security and Home Affairs Department. Upon approval, an approval letter is issued and the WIN Visa Stamp is placed in your passport on arrival in Dominica.

The primary applicant may include a spouse or domestic partner, children or stepchildren under 18, and other relatives who are wholly dependent due to age or infirmity. All dependants aged 18 and over must provide police records. Health insurance must cover every family member included in the application. Children of WIN visa holders may attend schools in Dominica at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

WIN visa holders may leave and re-enter Dominica freely during the visa period. The 18-month validity runs from the date of the arrival stamp regardless of any departures. Within the first three months, holders may import personal and business-related items duty-free, though Customs Service Charges and Environmental Surcharges still apply.