Passports

From 2006 all passports are issued in Dominica.  Applications are processed at the High Commission in London and are transmitted to the Passport Office in Dominica for printing.  Passports are returned to the High Commission for collection/despatch. 

Requirements:

Completed Application Form [  downloadable form]

Three (3) recent passport sized photos (35mmx45mm). Passport photos must adhere to the following standards:

• Image must be between 1mm and 3mm from top edge and chin must be between 10mm and 12mm from the bottom edge of photograph and must include the shoulder;
• Photo should neither be under exposed or over exposed;
• Background colours: white, light grey, light blue, light brown, beige;
• There must be contrast between image and background (e.g. no white shirt on white background or light grey shirt on light grey background, etc.);
• No shirts with bold prints;
• No sleeveless/tank tops;
• Chest area must be covered;
• No shades or dark sunglasses;
• No head coverings except in the case of Muslims;
• Facial expression must be neutral (person may smile but mouth must not be open);

Original and copy of birth certificate or original copy of certificate of naturalisation

First time applicants, must be interviewed.  Applicants should call the High Commission on +44 (0) 20 7370 5194 to arrange an appoinment.

Persons collecting passports on behalf of an applicant must have a written notarized order (done in the presence of a Notary Public) from the applicant.  This applies even if the person brought in the application on behalf of the applicant.

Signature at Section 8:

Applicants are now required to have their signature on the ‘declaration’ at Section 8 of the passport application form, notarized or witnessed by a Notary Public or by an authorised person at the Dominica High Commission.

Applicants in France can have their signature certified at the office of the Permanent Delegation of the Commonwealth of Dominica to UNESCO in Paris.  Applicants must contact the office below for an appointment.

The Ambassador
Permanent Delegate of the Commonwealth of Dominica to UNESCO
22, rue Saint Augustin
F 75002 Paris
Telephone: (0)1.40.07.50.00/Fax: (0)1.40.07.50.05

Persons applying for the new machine readable passports for the first time, must submit along with their application, an original and photocopy of their birth certificate.

Lost/damaged/stolen passports:
Requirements on applying for a new passport on the grounds that the previous passport has been lost, stolen or damaged:

• A certificate from the police reporting loss of passport.  An official English translation of police report is required where applicable.

• A report must be lodged with the Police in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Police Headquarters, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica, Telephone +1 767 448 2222, Facsimile +1 767 4486204; Email dompol@cwdom.dm.  Please write the name of the officer to whom the report was made on the passport application form at Section 10.
• A statutory declaration to that effect, witnessed by a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths (copy of sample declaration can be obtained from the High Commission or downloaded here). 

• Original copy of applicant’s birth certificate  or Certificate of Naturalisation (where applicable)

• Completed passport application form (downloadable form)

• Cost £175, plus £5.00 for postage within the UK and £5.50 outside the UK.

All documents must be in English.  Documents in another language must be accompanied with an official English translation.

Passport Fees
To avoid delay applicants are asked to make payments by Postal Orders when applying through the post.  Postal Orders or cheques should be made payable to the Dominica High Commission.

For more information please contact:

The Dominica High Commission
1 Collingham Gardens
Earls Court
London SW5 0HW
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7370 5194
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7373 8743
Email:  info@dominicahighcommission.co.uk

Passport and Immigration Department
Police Headquarters
Bath Road
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Telephone: (767) 266-5159
Fax: (767) 448-6204
E-mail: dompol@cwdom.dm