Moving to Venezuela from Dominica

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Dominica to Venezuela — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Dominica to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Dominica to Venezuela, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2010
2 ↓ 50% vs 2005

people born in Dominica live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Dominica and Venezuela stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
VE
13.2

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
VE
16.6

Venezuela performs significantly better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
VE
3.4t

Dominica performs better than Venezuela 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
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
VE
7.5%

Dominica generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
VE
$7,704

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
VE
17.7

Dominica performs better than Venezuela 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Caracas
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Roseau Caracas
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

With 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Venezuela can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Dominica and Venezuela.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Dominica?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM VE
Population 74,629 29,789,730
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171