Citizenship by Investment in Dominica
- Affordable investment option
- Visa-free travel
- One of the world's longest-running citizenship schemes
Minimum Investment Amount
$200,000
Processing Time
90 days
Key Residency Benefit
Quick application process
Why is Dominica a popular investment location?
Officially named the Commonwealth of Dominica, Dominica is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea and was formed by volcanic activity over 26 million years ago.
The island country is known as the ‘Nature Island of the Caribbean’ due to its natural beauty. Almost the entire country is forested with remarkable waterfalls, hiking trails and glorious beaches. The country is also home to fascinating wildlife and sea life.
Dominica is committed to being at the forefront of the fight against climate change by becoming the world’s first climate-resilient nation.
About the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme
Introduced in 1993, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the longest-running citizenship schemes in the world. The government launched the programme to help provide financial support for the country’s economy through foreign investment.
Since its launch, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme has become one of the world’s foremost CBI schemes. The CBI Index ranked it the number one CBI programme for six consecutive years.
The programme offers a cost-effective route to citizenship. A single applicant can secure citizenship in the country with only a $200,000 donation. The process is also straightforward and quick, with applications being processed within 90 days on average.
What are the Benefits of Citizenship by Investment in Dominica?
A quick and straightforward application process
Visa-free travel to over 140 countries
A favourable tax system
Affordable investment options starting from only $200,000
The programme grants citizenship to the investor's family
No minimum stay or interview requirements
How to obtain Citizenship by Investment in Dominica
A non-refundable contribution
A Non-Refundable Contribution into the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) with a minimum investment amount of $200,000 for a single applicant and $250,000 for a main applicant and up to three qualifying dependents.
A $25,000 contribution is required for each additional dependent under 18 years old, or $40,000 for each over 18 years old.
Real estate investment
Investment into a government approved real estate project with a minimum investment amount of $200,000
Real estate properties include a selection of hand-picked projects which include exclusive five-star resorts that are managed by top international hotel brands and can be re-sold after 3 or 5 years, depending on who the seller is, without affecting citizenship status.
Government fees apply on top of the required real estate investment amount for those who choose a real estate investment option.
Key Benefit of Citizenship by Investment in Dominica
The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme offers the most affordable route to citizenship for a single applicant, with investments starting at $200,000.
The programme also offers a quick and simple process for gaining Dominican citizenship. Applications are processed within 90 days of the submission date, on average. Donations/investments are only payable once the application has been approved.
Once Dominican citizenship has been approved, applicants are issued a passport from the country. Dominica passport holders are granted visa-free travel to over 140 countries, including China, the Schengen Area, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Frequently asked questions
Dominica recognises dual citizenship. This allows individuals to retain their original citizenship while becoming citizens of Dominica.
To be eligible for the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme, the primary applicant requirements are:
Be over 18 years old
Be in good health
Have a clean criminal record
Be of good character and pass detailed due diligence and background checks
Have enough funds to make the investments and be able to provide proof of funds from a legal source
Not be from a banned nation, including Northern Iraq, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Russia, Kurdistan and Belarus (apart from certain exceptions)
Family members can be included in the application. The principal investor can include:
Spous
Children under the age of 18
Children between the age of 18 and 30, as long as they are students and financially dependent
Dependent unmarried daughter under the age of 25 years old who is living with the applicants
Dependent children over the age of 18, provided that they have a physical or mental disability
Dependent Parents or Grandparents of either spouse over the age of 65
Dominica offers an attractive tax regime. For non-tax residents, there is no capital gains, inheritance tax, income or wealth tax on worldwide income or assets.
Dominica Application Process
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Preparation time:
Gather all documents and complete all application forms. The application is then submitted to Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU).
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Processing time:
The CBIU conducts background checks. If the CBIU is satisfied that your application meets the criteria, it will be submitted to the Minister of Finance/Citizenship for review and approval. If your application is successful, you will receive an 'Initial Approval of Application.' The average processing time for the application is approximately 90 days*.
*The timeframe above is an estimation according to general practice but may vary depending on the due diligence processing time and each specific case
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Finalising the process:
Payment of investment/contribution amount and remaining government fees. A Certificate of Naturalisation is then issued, confirming your new citizenship.
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Preparation time:Gather all documents and complete all application forms. The application is then submitted to Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU).
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Processing time:The CBIU conducts background checks. If the CBIU is satisfied that your application meets the criteria, it will be submitted to the Minister of Finance/Citizenship for review and approval. If your application is successful, you will receive an 'Initial Approval of Application.' The average processing time for the application is approximately 90 days*. *The timeframe above is an estimation according to general practice but may vary depending on the due diligence processing time and each specific case
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Finalising the process:Payment of investment/contribution amount and remaining government fees. A Certificate of Naturalisation is then issued, confirming your new citizenship.
Which programme is right for you?
| Citizenship or Residency Programme? | Citizenship or Residency Programme?Citizenship | ||
| Minimum Investment Amount | Minimum Investment Amount$200,000 | ||
| Minimum Stay Requirement | Minimum Stay RequirementNo | ||
| Initial Permit Duration | Initial Permit DurationN/A | ||
| Time to Residence | Time to ResidenceN/A | ||
| Time to Citizenship | Time to Citizenship3 months | ||
| Family Inclusion? | Family Inclusion?Spouse, children under 30 and parents/grandparents over 65 | ||
| Right to Work? | Right to Work?Yes | ||
| Type of Document Received | Type of Document Received?Certificate of citizenship and passport | ||
| No. of Visa-Free Countries with Passport? | No. of Visa-Free Countries with Passport?143 | ||