Visa-free travel
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 145 countries and territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and The Schengen Area.
Dominica Citizenship Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record. They must make a non-refundable donation to the Economic Diversification Fund or invest in government-approved real estate.
Who Can Apply
Main Applicant Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the government
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adopted or biological children/stepchildren under 18 years of age
- Adopted or biological children/stepchildren aged 18-30 attending higher learning
- Adopted or biological unmarried daughter/stepdaughter under 25 years of age
- Adopted or biological physically or mentally disadvantaged children/stepchildren aged 18+
- Parents, parents in law, grandparents, or grandparents in law aged 65 years and over
Dominica Citizenship Benefits
Guaranteed by law
The program is based on law and guaranteed by the government since 1993.
Straightforward process
Designed to be smooth with a timeframe of 6 months to new citizenship.
Tax relief
Dominica places minimal taxation only on income generated in Dominica but not on Worldwide income, generated outside of Dominica.
Minimal residency required
No physical residency requirements; instant application eligibility.
Dual Citizenship permitted
No need to renounce current citizenship(s); home authorities are not notified.
Legal Basis in Dominica
The Citizenship by Investment Program is set out in the regulations published pursuant to Section 101 of the Constitution and Sections 8 and 20 (1) of the Citizenship Act.
Your Dominica citizenship is for a lifetime and may not be revoked, regardless of changes of officials or the Dominica governmental policy.
Investment Options
Option 1: Contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)
Single ApplicantUSD 200,000
Main applicant with up to 3 dependentsUSD 250,000
Any additional dependent under 18USD 25,000
Any additional dependent 18+ years of ageUSD 40,000
Option 2: Real Estate Investment
Investment in government-approved real estate (freehold property, hotel shares, fractional ownership, or land).
Investment amountUSD 200,000
Government Fees
Main applicantUSD 75,000
Main Applicant and up to 3 dependentsUSD 100,000
Any additional dependent under 18USD 25,000
Any additional qualified dependent 18+USD 40,000
Due Diligence & Background Checks
Standard Due Diligence
Main applicantUSD 7,500
SpouseUSD 4,000
Dependents over 16 yearsUSD 4,000
Enhanced Due Diligence (Iranian Applicants)
Main applicantUSD 25,000
SpouseUSD 15,000
Each Dependent aged 16 and aboveUSD 15,000
Each Dependent aged 12 to 15USD 10,000
Mandatory Interview
The Interview is conducted by an independent professional firm commissioned by the CIU, either virtually, or in person.
Interview fee per applicationUSD 1,000
Additional Costs
Processing fees per applicationUSD 1,000
Certificate of Naturalization per personUSD 500
Application Process
Expected timeframe: 4-6 months
01
Passport pre-screening
Pre-screening of passport for government pre-approval. Down payment for professional fees required to start application.
02
Document collection
Professional team assists with document collection according to government checklist.
03
Application submission
Application submitted with due diligence fees.
04
Government decision
Dominica CBIU receives due diligence report and makes citizenship decision. Upon acceptance, donation amount is paid.
05
Certificates & passports
Applicant and dependents receive certificates of naturalization and passports. Balance of professional fees paid upon receipt.
Visa-free Countries
Offering visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 145 countries, a passport from Dominica will also grant you access to other territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Schengen Area.
Ranking as the 33rd most powerful passport in the world according to the Passport Index 2021, your dependents and immediate family will also be granted visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many countries worldwide.
