Dominica

Citizenship program

Overview

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program is for investors and single applicants looking to obtain alternative citizenship and a second passport. This program requires a financial commitment of at least a USD$100,000 government donation, or a USD$200,000 investment in real estate. Successful applicants are granted Dominica citizenship for life.

  No residence requirements
  USD$100,000 minimum investment
  Entire family
  Caribbean citizenship in 4 months

Who’s eligible ?

Anyone can apply for Dominica citizenship, as long as they are over 18 and make the required investment with proof of purchase. They must also have an outstanding character, be in excellent health and have a clean criminal record.

Investment options

Fulfill one of the following options :

INVEST IN THE ECONOMIC
DIVERSIFICATION FUND

The main applicant must donate USD$100,000 to the EDF or USD$200,000 for a family of 4. Additional due diligence fees apply.

INVEST IN
REAL ESTATE

The main applicant must invest at least USD$200,000 in a pre-approved property, plus a government fee of USD$25,000 for the main applicant and due diligence fees.

Benefits

  • Citizenship for life, transferable to future generations

  • Dual citizenship is permitted

  • Dependents include :

    • Spouse
    • Children under 30 years old
    • Parents and grandparents
    • Siblings under 25 years old, single and without children

  • Visa-free travel/entry to over 140 countries

  • No language requirement

  • Attractive tax regime : no capital gains or inheritance taxes

  • Eligibility to apply for an e-visa for Australia

  • No residence requirement

  • Fast physical processing times

  • No education or management experience required

  • Ability to live, work and settle in any other CARICOM member country

  • Citizenship application approved in 2 months.

  • Investment required only after approval: Full investment can be made after receiving approval of citizenship application.

  • Short investment period : Property investments need only be held for 3 years.

Process

Prepare all the documents required, submit them via an authorized agent, and pay the due diligence and government fees.

Upon approval-in-principle, the applicant must complete the required investment and pay the remaining government fees

The passport will be issued upon approval of the citizenship application.