Moving to Ireland from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Ireland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Dominica to Ireland, based on official data.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Dominica live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
IE
40.6

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
IE
6.0t

Dominica performs better than Ireland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
IE
22.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
IE
$115,600

Ireland performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
IE
3.5

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Dublin
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Roseau Dublin
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Required
Dominica passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Ireland passport holders can enter Dominica 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 Ireland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ireland has 32.1 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 Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Dominica?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM IE
Population 74,629 5,275,004
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112