Moving to Dominica from Belgium

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Belgium to Dominica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Belgium to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Belgium to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
DM
13.8
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
DM
11.0

Belgium performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
DM
11.2

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Belgium across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
DM
19.5
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
DM
10.0%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
DM
$15,900

Belgium performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
DM
11.3

Belgium performs better than Dominica across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

BrusselsRain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

RoseauRain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85°/74°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsBrusselsRoseau
Jan–Mar45°/34°F (7°/1°C)82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun63°/47°F (17°/8°C)85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep70°/54°F (21°/13°C)87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec50°/40°F (10°/4°C)84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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MonthBrusselsRoseau
Jan42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Belgium?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Belgium?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE DM
Population11,847,33874,629
CurrencyEuro (€)East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
LanguagesDutch, French, GermanEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+32+1767
Time zones11
Emergency number112