Dominica Wants You to ‘Refuel Your Passion’ Amid Nature

Are you working remotely or taking a break? How would you like to spend your workday on a tropical beach or beside a waterfall? Dominica, the nature island of the Caribbean, might be your answer to work paradise. The island has officially launched its extended-stay visa program dubbed, appropriately, Work in Nature (WIN), which provides the opportunity to work remotely for up to 18 months on the island.

Characterized by towering mountains and crisscrossing rivers, lush green valleys and fields of bananas, cocoa and lime trees, Dominica is home to more than 135 species of birds. English is the official language, although you will also hear a French patois. Safari trips take visitors to the island’s tropical rain forest and trails that reach towering waterfalls and lakes, as well as the world’s second largest boiling lake, fueled by molten lava below.

The WIN Program

Dominica welcomes remote workers, digital nomads, academics, families and individuals on sabbatical who are seeking a healthier work-life balance while being embraced by pristine nature. The visa program is perfect for those seeking to rejuvenate and refuel their passions, all while still working. The island offers high-speed internet and technology services, modern health care facilities, educational options for families and opportunities for impact volunteer programs with NGOs and private sector entities. 

The best part of this remote working is being able to visit waterfalls or hot springs, take nature walks or exhilarating dives, experience the local cuisine, embrace a new culture and make new friends. Additionally, Dominica’s COVID-19 protocols have kept the infection rates very low, and the nation’s handling of the pandemic has been exemplary. In fact, Dominica has been recently awarded the Safe Travels Stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council which reassures that the destination’s health and safety protocols meet globally accepted standards.

The program offers attractive incentives, such as duty-free on selected items and discounts from various service providers.  As the program gains popularity, the island envisions a WIN Village – a remote worker community with various types of accommodation from luxury to moderate, an array of support services, shared social and entertainment spaces, and co-working spaces.

How to Apply

Applications can be accessed online via www.windominica.gov.dm and cost USD$100 (non-refundable).  Responses are provided within 7 days and confirmed applicants have a 3-month grace period to relocate to Dominica. Fees for the Visa are $800 for individuals and $1200 for families.

For additional information on the Work in Nature extended visa program (WIN) visit www.windominica.gov.dm

For more information on Dominica, visit the official website of the Discover Dominica Authority: www.DiscoverDominica.com, follow Dominica on Instagram and Facebook.

Images courtesy TravMedia/DiscoverDominica.com