Moving to Dominica from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Dominica. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
647 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
DM
11.0

United Kingdom performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
DM
11.2

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.2t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
DM
10.0%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
DM
$15,900

United Kingdom performs 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

GB
81.9 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
DM
11.3

United Kingdom 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.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Roseau
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month London Roseau
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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?

United Kingdom performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 60°F in London. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

Both United Kingdom and Dominica share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB DM
Population 67,791,400 74,629
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +1767
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999