The Nature Island. A shared interest in people, enterprise and opportunity.
Head of State
Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton
President of the Commonwealth of Dominica
National coat of arms
A nation rooted in its land.
Après Bondie, C’est la Ter. After God, the Earth.
National flag
A living symbol of the Nature Island.
The Sisserou parrot brings Dominica’s natural heritage to the centre of its flag.
Head of Government
The Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit
Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica
Consular presence in Kampala
Office & appointments
Kampala, Uganda. Street and postal address awaiting confirmation from the Consulate.
Contact the office
The right details matter.
Consular telephone and email are awaiting confirmation. Portal contacts in the header are general network contacts.
Before visiting
Plan an appointment.
Office hours and booking arrangements are awaiting confirmation. Confirm directly with the office before making a visit.
Representation in Uganda
Honorary Consulate
Honorary Consul
Mr. Allan Tayebwa
Honorary Consul of the Commonwealth of Dominica to Uganda
Professional biography
Mr. Tayebwa’s appointment was reported following the presentation of his credentials to Hon. John Mulimba, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), in February 2026.
His stated focus is commercial diplomacy, building practical links in trade, investment, tourism and cooperation between Uganda and Dominica.
Goldmine Finance identifies Allan Tayebwa as its Chief Executive Officer. His professional interests include business finance, financial literacy and enterprise growth. His company biography records a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business.
Dominica rises between Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean. Rainforest mountains, rivers and a volcanic coastline give the island a character closely tied to nature.
Roseau is the capital. English is the official language, while Kwéyòl and Kalinago heritage form important parts of its cultural life. The island’s national motto expresses a deep relationship with the land.
For Uganda, the connection offers a setting for practical exchange in tourism, enterprise, agriculture and professional skills, with specific projects shaped by the partners involved.
RoseauBatalie Bay
Country fact file
Dominica, at a glance.
Capital
Roseau
Region
Eastern Caribbean
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Official language
English
Independence
3 November 1978
Political system
Parliamentary democracy
Area
751 km²
Official name
Commonwealth of Dominica
Batalie Bay
Geography & government
An island shaped by the land.
Rainfall, rivers and steep terrain shape settlement, transport and land use. Roseau is the capital. The President is Head of State and the Prime Minister leads government within a parliamentary democracy.
Roseau
Economy
Enterprise with local roots.
Agriculture, visitor services and local enterprise connect to the island’s land and marine environment. Invest Dominica identifies tourism, agribusiness, renewable energy and knowledge services as investment priorities.
Fort Shirley, Cabrits
Culture
Heritage that lives in communities.
Kalinago heritage, African and European influences, Kwéyòl, music and community traditions form part of Dominica’s cultural life. Local guides, artists and institutions offer the most meaningful starting points for exchange.
Trafalgar Falls
Nature & identity
A landscape worth understanding.
Morne Trois Pitons National Park was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1997. Volcanic terrain, forests, lakes and waterfalls are central to the island’s identity. Conservation and community livelihoods belong in the same conversation.
Dominica & Uganda
A relationship built through purpose and people.
A formal diplomatic relationship creates space for useful connections. The next step is to turn shared interests into a clear conversation between suitable partners.
01
A diplomatic foundation
A joint communiqué held in the UN Digital Library records the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uganda and the Commonwealth of Dominica in 2021.
Business introductions, professional learning and institutional contacts can start with a clear need and a suitable counterpart. Specific projects remain for the parties to agree.
Start with a need. Find the right partner. Create useful value.
A practical Uganda-Dominica connection begins with a product, service or capability that meets a clearly defined need.
Nature tourism, agribusiness and resilient services offer starting points for discussion. Test the commercial case, understand the operating conditions and agree on a realistic next step.
01Agribusiness & value additionProcessing, product quality and market readiness
Invest Dominica identifies agribusiness and aquaculture as priority sectors. Potential conversations with Ugandan businesses could cover processing, food quality, packaging and small enterprise development.
Possible next steps
Validate a particular buyer and product.
Confirm standards, shelf life and packaging.
Cost the full shipping and payment route.
02Tourism & hospitalityPeople, nature and professional learning
Nature tourism creates scope to explore lodge management, guiding, hospitality training and community enterprise. Uganda and Dominica offer different visitor experiences, which can support professional learning.
Possible next steps
Connect specialist operators and training providers.
Explore guiding and hospitality skills.
Consider community participation and conservation.
03Renewable energy & resilient servicesTechnical expertise and project services
Dominica’s renewable energy focus makes technical exchange and project services relevant topics for discussion. Proposed partnerships need a clear scope, qualified counterparts and local approvals.
Possible next steps
Define the technical problem and qualifications needed.
Check procurement and operating requirements.
Assess environmental and community considerations.
04Before doing businessA realistic plan for a workable connection
Confirm import rules, payment arrangements, insurance, transshipment, shelf life and delivery times. Investment incentives and eligibility should be confirmed directly with Invest Dominica.
Possible next steps
Verify the partner and the market need.
Agree responsibilities and written commercial terms.
No guaranteed introductions or returns are asserted.
From an idea to a useful connection
A clear path to the next conversation.
01
Define the opportunity
Summarise your organisation, your offer or challenge, the partner you need and the intended outcome.
A clear partnership brief
02
Find a relevant counterpart
Use official sector resources to identify a business, institution or professional organisation with a matching interest.
A relevant counterpart
03
Agree a first step
Set a purpose for the conversation, identify the information needed and agree who will do what next.
An agreed next action
These are suggested ways to explore a connection. They are not commitments of funding, guaranteed introductions or investment approvals. Any proposed role for the honorary office should be confirmed with the Consulate.
Follow a trail into the rainforest. Take time by a river. Spend a morning in Roseau. Dominica rewards a slower look at the places and people that shape it.
Nature and community are part of the same experience. Plan with local guides and keep the needs of sensitive environments in view.
Follow local guidance as you explore a rainforest waterfall and pool. Weather and ground conditions can affect access, so use current information and appropriate guiding.
Explore the capital’s streets, architecture and everyday life. Our Lady of Fair Haven Cathedral provides one view of the city’s architectural heritage.
The Kalinago Territory offers a way to learn through local guides, craft and community experience. Waitukubuli, the Kalinago name for the island, is commonly translated as “tall is her body.”
Choose community-led experiences and respect the people and places that welcome you.
Hospitality, sustainable agriculture, conservation and enterprise skills are useful areas for institutions in Uganda and Dominica to explore together.
01 / Institutions
Start with the right institution.
Contact relevant institutions directly to discuss programmes, course requirements and professional learning. Check fees, recognition and current admissions guidance with the provider.
A professional visit or training exchange needs participating institutions, funding, learning outcomes and an agreed format. No specific Uganda-Dominica scholarship or active exchange programme has been verified for this profile.
Planning an institutional exchange
Identify the institutions, proposed participants, programme duration and expected outcomes. Confirm supervision, costs, recognition and any travel or immigration requirements before advertising a programme.
Consular guidance & travel
Travel with clarity. Know your point of contact.
Visa issuing authority: awaiting confirmation
Travelling to Dominica
Start with the official entry guidance.
The Government of Dominica lists Commonwealth citizens among those exempt from a visa for visits of up to six months. Ugandan travellers should confirm how the rule applies to their passport and purpose of travel.
Dominica’s government identifies edcard.dominica.gov.dm as the official platform for its online Immigration and Customs Declaration Card. The government states that the online ED form is free.
The Government of Dominica lists citizens of Commonwealth member countries among those who do not need a visa for visits of up to six months. Uganda is a Commonwealth member. Confirm that the rule applies to your nationality, passport and purpose of travel, and check transit requirements separately.
Permission to enter and the period of stay remain subject to immigration decisions. Visa exemption does not itself grant permission to work or take up residence.
Dominica’s government identifies edcard.dominica.gov.dm as the official platform for its online Immigration and Customs Declaration Card. The government states that completing the online ED form is free.
Service availability, eligibility, fees and processing channels should be confirmed with the relevant Dominican authority. The honorary office’s specific document services, emergency contacts and appointment arrangements are awaiting confirmation.
News & activities
Keep the connection in view.
Roseau
February 2026 · Kampala
A new point of connection.
Mr. Allan Tayebwa’s credentials presentation to Hon. John Mulimba was reported on 28 February 2026. Coverage describes a focus on trade, tourism, investment and strengthening Uganda-Dominica relations.
Further consulate activities and event photographs can be added when confirmed information is supplied.
Country landscapes, architecture and heritage. These photographs introduce Dominica and are not records of consulate activities.
Batalie BayA quiet volcanic shore and palm-lined coast.RoseauArchitecture and everyday life in the capital.Emerald PoolFresh water in the heart of the rainforest.Trafalgar FallsWaterfall scenery surrounded by rainforest.Fort ShirleyHistory on the coast at Cabrits.Boiling LakeA volcanic landscape in the island’s interior.
