Moving to Dominica from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
29 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Venezuela 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
DM
11.0

Venezuela 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

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

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
DM
11.2

Venezuela performs 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

VE
3.4t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly 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

VE
9.6
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
DM
10.0%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
DM
$15,900

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
DM
11.3

Dominica performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Venezuela 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?

With 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Venezuela and Dominica.

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Venezuela 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 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Venezuela?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

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