Dominica
Citizenship by Investment Program

Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program: Overview

Established in 1993, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment program is one of the oldest CBI programs in the world. It is also one of the most affordable and efficient, requiring a minimum investment of $100,000 in a government fund or real estate property in Dominica.

The Dominica CBI program offers eligible applicants all the benefits a Dominican citizenship carries, such as life-long Dominican citizenship that can be passed down to children and future generations, visa-free travel to more than 140 worldwide countries, and all the advantages of living and working in Dominica. Eligible individuals applying for the Dominica CBI program can choose to include their families, both spouses and dependents, affording the main applicant and their family members with all the same benefits and opportunities a Dominican citizenship has to offer.

Minimum investment

US $100,000

Processing Time

3-4 Months

Visa free travel

140+ Destinations

Investment options

Government fund or real estate property.

Dominica Citizenship by Investment Benefits

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment program carries many benefits, including:

Dual Citizenship

Gain a second citizenship and enjoy all the living and working benefits of being a Dominican citizen. What’s more, you can pass down the Dominican citizenship to your children and future generations.

Travel Freedom

Enjoy visa-free travel to more than 140 worldwide countries, including Schengen countries, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Hassle-free Process

Our team will assist you every step of the way, to make the application process smooth and efficient, with processing times of approximately three months.

Investment opportunity

A secure investment opportunity on a luxurious Caribbean island that is a politically stable and environmentally safe country.

No Residency Requirement

You will have the freedom to live anywhere, without having to reside in Dominica in order to maintain Dominican citizenship.

Family Membership

You have the opportunity to include family members in your Dominica CBI application, including spouses and dependent children and parents.

Healthcare & Education

Being a Dominican citizen gains you access to first-class healthcare and education systems.

Tax Benefits

Dominica offers tax benefits and advantages, namely no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains taxes.

Dominica Citizenship by Investment Options

1. Donation

The Donation option is a non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF), established to support various sectors of the Dominica economy, including tourism, education, and agriculture. This option is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to obtain a second citizenship.
Single applicant:
$100,000
Main applicant + spouse:
$150,000
Family up to four:
$175,000
Please note that additional due diligence and processing fees are not included.

2. Real Estate

The Real Estate option is a minimum $200,000 USD investment for 3 years in an approved Dominica real estate project. This option offers the opportunity to own a valuable asset in a prime location, with the right to sell the property after three years and still keep Dominican citizenship.

Administration Fees

Main applicant:
$25,000

Main applicant + spouse:
$35,000

Family of four
$35,000

Family of six
$50,000

Each additional dependent:
$25,000

Additional fees to all above options include:

Processing Fees
$1,000 per application

Due Diligence Fees

Main applicant:
$7,500

Spouse:
$4,000

Dependents 16 years or older:
$4,000

Certificate of Naturalization
$250 per applicant

Dominica Citizenship Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program, applicants must meet an initial set of requirements, including:

Minimum age

The main applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

Due diligence

Applicants are subject to background check to ensure they are of good character and reputation.

Clean criminal record

The main applicant and family members must have clean criminal records and no history of prejudicial activities.

Health

Applicants should pass medical examinations and be free of any contagious diseases.

Investment

Applicants should be able to make a qualifying investment in one of the Dominica government-approved Donation or Real Estate options.

Application Steps

Consultation

Our team will consult with you to better understand your specific needs and investment goals, and inform you about the Dominica Citizenship by Investment options that meet your expectations.

Document collection

Our team will guide you in collecting the necessary documents required for the Dominica CBI application, by providing samples and best practice advice to make sure the process is as easy and hassle-free as possible for you.

Application submission

Our team will submit the Dominica CBI application to the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit, making sure that all requirements are met and documents included.

Due diligence:

The Dominica CBI applicant will need to undergo background checks, to ensure a clean criminal record and history free of any prejudicial activities.

Approval & payment

The Dominica CBI applicant will need to make the necessary investment required by the Dominica CBI option they have selected and pay the additional fees. Our team will assist the applicant during the investment process, making sure that all required documents are correct and included.

Citizenship certification

The Dominica CBI applicant will receive a Dominica Citizenship Certificate. Our team will assist the applicant in the issuance of the citizenship certificate, making sure that all required documents are correct and included.

Passport application

Our team will apply for the Dominica passport on the applicant’s behalf, making sure that all required documents are correct and included.

FAQs

The minimum investment required for the Dominica Citizenship by Investment program is USD 100,000 for the donation option. Investment can reach higher for additional family members, or for the real estate option, which requires a USD 200,000 investment.

The Dominica CBI application process can take several months from the date of submission until final approval and passport issuance.

The Dominica citizenship benefits its holders with lifelong citizenship that can be passed down to children and future generations, visa-free travel to over 140 worldwide countries, access to first class education and healthcare systems, business opportunities, tax benefits, legacy planning, asset diversification, increased personal security and stability, and all the living and working advantages Dominica has to offer.

Yes, spouses and dependent children, and parents can be included in the main applicant’s Dominica CBI program application.