Moving to Dominica from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Dominica.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
DM
11.0

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
DM
11.2

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PK
0.8t
DM
1.3t

Pakistan performs better than Dominica 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

PK
1.3
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
DM
10.0%

Dominica performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
DM
$15,900

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
DM
11.3

Dominica performs significantly better than Pakistan 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.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Roseau
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Islamabad Roseau
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominica passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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?

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Pakistan?

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK DM
Population 242,923,845 74,629
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Urdu English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15