How to apply for Dominica e-passport from overseas?

The Ministry of National Security and Home Affairs in the Commonwealth of Dominica announced dates for all its citizens residing in overseas territories for processing e-passports. People can upgrade to e-passports by filling out an online form that is available online.The final date to switch to biometric-enabled, advanced e-passports is August 31st 2022.  How to apply for an e-passport

• Dominican passport holders can apply by downloading the application form from www.dominica.gov.dm/forms
• Submit payment for the passport ($150 for adults and $75 for children under 16). The payment can be made in person or via e-payment on www.epayment.dominica.gov.dm 

Along with the completed application form, the following documents are required

• Two passport-sized facial photos- photographs can also be taken on-site by members of the mobile team
• Original copies of birth certificates, Certificates of naturalisation, adoption certificates, and birth certificate of parents where the circumstances warrant
• Original copies of Decree Nisi (In case of a divorced woman)
• Original translated certificates, where applicable
• Payment receipt for online transactions

 The government of Dominica has set up mobile application units at various sister islands to ease the application processing and smoothen the transition from a regular passport to an e-passport. As per the Ministry of National Security and Home Affairs, more than 24,000 e-passports have been already issued by the government. Head of the Immigration Department, Inspector Deryck St Rose, stated that officials are working extra time to meet the deadlines, and the applications are steadily moving.