--- title: "Dominica WIN nomad visa requirements 2026: $50k+/yr needed" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/dominica/win-extended-stay-visa/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-10 --- Dominica · Nomad / Remote work # Dominica WIN nomad visa **Income needed:** $50k+ a year Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa First checked against official sources on 10 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) - **Income needed:** $50k+ a year (Income of at least $50,000 a year · Expected income over the next 12 months and/or the means to support the applicant, spouse or partner and accompanying family. A fee of $100 · Non-refundable application fee. A fee of $800 · WIN visa fee, single applicant (one business with multiple applicants: US$800 plus US$500 per additional employee for four or more employees). A fee of $1,200 · WIN visa fee, family application.) - **First stay:** 1 yr 6 mo (WIN Visa Stamp issued on arrival and valid from that date for up to 18 months.) - **Who can apply:** Any passport - **Work:** Limited (Any work that can be done remotely, only for companies and individuals not registered in Dominica.) - **Tax angle:** Tax relief (WIN visa income tax waiver: Remote workers on the Work in Nature visa receive a waiver of Dominican income tax on remote-work income and remain responsible for income tax in their normal country of residence.) ## Key facts WIN nomad visa is a nomad / remote work route for Dominica. Applicants need income of $50k+ a year. You can stay 1 yr 6 mo. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source. - **Money needed:** $50k+ a year - **Government fees:** $100 · +2 more - **Processing:** 14–28 days - **First stay:** 1 yr 6 mo ## Cost, time and long term To apply: 3 government fees listed below; income to show $50k+/yr; decision: 14–28 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included. **Government fees: $100 · +2 more** - $100 Non-refundable application fee. - $800 WIN visa fee, single applicant (one business with multiple applicants: US$800 plus US$500 per additional employee for four or more employees). - $1,200 WIN visa fee, family application. **Shown, not spent: $50k+/yr** - $50,000 a year Expected income over the next 12 months and/or the means to support the applicant, spouse or partner and accompanying family. **Processing: 14–28 days** An approval letter comes within 14 to 28 days of submitting the application; after approval you have 90 days to arrive in Dominica. [Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica](https://windominica.gov.dm/details/processing-times) **Where to apply: Abroad or in-country** You can apply while in Dominica, but the terms of your initial visa govern your stay while the application is processed; nationals who need an entry visa must complete that application first. [Commonwealth of Dominica](https://windominica.gov.dm/faq) **Presence rules: Stay rule** Holders may travel in and out of Dominica at any time during the stay. [Commonwealth of Dominica](https://windominica.gov.dm/faq) ## Why this route may not fit Check this before you apply. - Work rights are limited ### What you'll need #### Who can apply - The applicant must be at least 18. - The applicant must be of good character without a criminal record. - The applicant must be able to work remotely. #### What you must show and pay - **Income of at least $50,000 a year** · Expected income over the next 12 months and/or the means to support the applicant, spouse or partner and accompanying family. - **A fee of $100** · Non-refundable application fee. - **A fee of $800** · WIN visa fee, single applicant (one business with multiple applicants: US$800 plus US$500 per additional employee for four or more employees). - **A fee of $1,200** · WIN visa fee, family application. #### Steps 1. An approval letter comes in 14 to 28 days. 2. The applicant has 30 days to pay, extendable by 30 days. 3. The applicant has 90 days after approval to arrive in Dominica. ## What happens at day 183 How Dominica decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records. - **Stay on this route:** **Up to 18 months at first** - **Tax residence:** - **At least 183 days in a basis period for the year of assessment** - **More than 183 days in a continuous presence** Individuals physically present in Dominica for more than 183 days continuously are treated as resident and must file returns. - **Foreign-source income:** **Remittance basis** Under section 8(2) of the Income Tax Act, an individual who is resident but not ordinarily resident in Dominica has assessable income that includes income accrued from sources outside Dominica only to the extent that such income is received in Dominica. - **Regime tied to this route:** **WIN visa income tax waiver** · Tax relief Remote workers on the Work in Nature visa receive a waiver of Dominican income tax on remote-work income and remain responsible for income tax in their normal country of residence. [All tax rules for Dominica](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/dominica/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026 **Full official text** Remote-work visa stamp issued on arrival, valid for up to 18 months; holders may work only for companies and individuals not registered in Dominica. (sources 1, 2, 3) #### What you must show and pay - Income of at least $50,000 a year · Expected income over the next 12 months and/or the means to support the applicant, spouse or partner and accompanying family. (source 1) - A fee of $100 · Non-refundable application fee. (source 2) - A fee of $800 · WIN visa fee, single applicant (one business with multiple applicants: US$800 plus US$500 per additional employee for four or more employees). (source 2) - A fee of $1,200 · WIN visa fee, family application. (source 2) #### Requirements - The applicant must be at least 18. (source 1) - The applicant must be of good character without a criminal record. (source 1) - The applicant must be able to work remotely. (source 1) - An approval letter comes in 14 to 28 days. (source 3) - The applicant has 30 days to pay, extendable by 30 days. (source 3) - The applicant has 90 days after approval to arrive in Dominica. (source 3) #### Stay - WIN Visa Stamp issued on arrival and valid from that date for up to 18 months. - First stay: up to 18 months, decided case by case. - Visa validity: 18 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay. #### Work Any work that can be done remotely, only for companies and individuals not registered in Dominica. #### Family Spouse or partner, children or stepchildren under 18, and wholly dependent relatives can be included in the same application; children may attend school. Checked 2026-10-10 ## Official sources 1. [Work in Nature (WIN) visa: eligibility](https://windominica.gov.dm/details/eligibility) · Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-10 2. [Work in Nature (WIN) visa: fees, visa details and tax](https://windominica.gov.dm/details/fees) · Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-10 3. [Work in Nature (WIN) visa: processing times](https://windominica.gov.dm/details/processing-times) · Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-10 4. [Work in Nature (WIN) visa: FAQ](https://windominica.gov.dm/faq) · Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-11 ## WIN nomad visa and its alternatives | Route | Money needed | Stay | Work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | WIN nomad visa | Needs income of $50k+ a year | 1.5 yr | Limited | | [Digital nomad visa V](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-digital-nomad/) Colombia | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 2 yr | Remote only | | [Remote worker stay](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/costa-rica/nonresident-remote-worker/) Costa Rica | Needs income from $3,000 a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only | | [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/brazil/vitem-xiv-digital-nomad/) Brazil | Needs income of $1,500+ a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only | | [Digital nomad residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/argentina/nomad-digital/) Argentina | – | 6 mo, renewable | – | ## Questions people ask ### How much money do I need for the WIN nomad visa? Income of at least $50,000 a year. Expected income over the next 12 months and/or the means to support the applicant, spouse or partner and accompanying family. A fee of $100. Non-refundable application fee. A fee of $800. WIN visa fee, single applicant (one business with multiple applicants: US$800 plus US$500 per additional employee for four or more employees). A fee of $1,200. WIN visa fee, family application. ### How long can I stay on the WIN nomad visa? WIN Visa Stamp issued on arrival and valid from that date for up to 18 months. ### How long does the WIN nomad visa take to process? An approval letter comes within 14 to 28 days of submitting the application; after approval you have 90 days to arrive in Dominica. ### Can I work on the WIN nomad visa? Limited. Any work that can be done remotely, only for companies and individuals not registered in Dominica. ### Can I bring my family on the WIN nomad visa? Spouse or partner, children or stepchildren under 18, and wholly dependent relatives can be included in the same application; children may attend school. ### Is there a tax break for WIN nomad visa holders in Dominica? WIN visa income tax waiver: Remote workers on the Work in Nature visa receive a waiver of Dominican income tax on remote-work income and remain responsible for income tax in their normal country of residence. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions. ## Tax Special regime ### [WIN visa income tax waiver](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/dominica/tax/#tax-dm-win-income-tax-waiver) Tax relief **Details** - On: Income from remote work for non-Dominican-registered employers or clients Remote workers on the Work in Nature visa receive a waiver of Dominican income tax on remote-work income and remain responsible for income tax in their normal country of residence. #### Taxed on Income from remote work for non-Dominican-registered employers or clients #### Who it applies to - Holder of the WIN Extended Stay Visa working remotely for companies and individuals not registered in Dominica. #### Exclusions - Does not remove tax liability in the holder's home country; import duty and VAT relief applies to personal items within the first three months only. #### Tax residence Applies for the visa period of up to 18 months. #### Visas Tied to the WIN Extended Stay Visa. #### Other taxes Customs Service Charge and Environmental Surcharge remain payable on imported personal effects. Checked against official sources on 10 Oct 2026, some details partly verified [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) [Full page →](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/dominica/tax/) ## More in Dominica [Work permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/dominica/work-permit/) ## Digital nomad / remote work visas elsewhere [🇵🇦 Remote worker visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/panama/remote-worker-visa/) [🇪🇨 Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ecuador/temporary-rentista-remote-work/) [🇨🇼 @HOME remote worker](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/curacao/remote-worker/) [🇧🇧 Welcome Stamp nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/barbados/welcome-stamp-remote-worker/) [🇬🇩 Remote work permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/grenada/remote-work-permit/) [🇯🇲 Nomad visa (proposed)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/jamaica/nomad-visa/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated. ## How this was checked **Checked on 2026-10-10 against 4 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources. Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out. 1. [Work in Nature (WIN) visa: eligibility](https://windominica.gov.dm/details/eligibility) · Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-10 2. [Work in Nature (WIN) visa: fees, visa details and tax](https://windominica.gov.dm/details/fees) · Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-10 3. [Work in Nature (WIN) visa: processing times](https://windominica.gov.dm/details/processing-times) · Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-10 4. [Work in Nature (WIN) visa: FAQ](https://windominica.gov.dm/faq) · Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-11 Tracked since 2026-10-10. 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