Dominica Work Permit

Overview

A work permit is the ordinary route for a non-national to take up paid employment in Dominica, processed by the Labour Division, and it is entirely separate from the citizenship-by-investment programme. Permits are generally valid for one year and are renewable, and a work permit can confer residency status where the term of employment runs beyond a set period. The permit is tied to a specific employer and role and is temporary work authorisation; it does not by itself grant citizenship. Confirm the current process and fees on the official government portal.

Eligibility

Application pathway

1. 01

   Check the route fit

   Confirm you have a genuine job offer and that the work-permit route applies via the official government portal.

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Assemble the employment contract, your passport, qualifications and police clearance.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   The application is submitted to the Labour Division before employment begins.

4. 04

   After approval

   Begin work once the permit is granted, and renew before it expires; note it may confer residency for longer terms of employment.

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Related routes

• Dominica Permanent Residence

  For people who want to settle long-term in Dominica through the ordinary residence rules, rather than through investment - for example after a qualifying period of lawful residence.

• Dominica CBI - Economic Diversification Fund

  For people who want citizenship of Dominica by making a one-time, non-refundable contribution to a national fund, rather than buying property. This is Dominica's main donation route.