Citizenship by investment
Dominica
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156
Visa-free countries
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$200,000
Minimum requirement
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6-12
Months processing time
Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is among the most stunning islands in the Caribbean. However, its beautiful setting is not the only reason for obtaining Dominica’s citizenship.
That’s due to Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Programme having simple physical residency requirements and providing many extra benefits.
Dominican CBI helped fund the Housing Recovery Project, where 600+ homes were constructed to house residents whose properties were devastated by Hurricane Maria. It also funded the Future Housing Programme, to make more property more affordable to younger generations.
Benefits of Dominica Passport
Who Can Get Dominica Citizenship
- First, 18 years old or over
- Next, have no criminal record
- Also, be of good character
- Lastly, free of contagious illnesses
- Firstly, a minimum 18 years old
- Additionally, have a clean criminal record
- Then, be of good character
- Finally, free of contagious illnesses
- Of investor or spouse
- Enroll in a recognized institution of higher learning and are substantially supported by you, the investor
- Living with investor and spouse and fully dependent on either
- Substantially supported by investor or spouse
- Over 65
- Substantially financially dependent on the investor or spouse
Programme Requirements
To apply for the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme, applicants must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND other requirements:
Option 1. Contribute to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)
The first Citizenship by Investment option is an EDF donation of $200,000 for you, in addition to $150,000 for you and your spouse, furthermore, $175,000 for you and up to 3 dependants, moreover, $25,000 for any additional dependant under the age of 18, and lastly, $50,000 for any additional dependant 18 or above.
In addition to these initial commitments, you also pay processing fees of $1,000 per application, as well as due diligence fees of $7,500 for you, $4,000 for your spouse, and $4,000 for your dependents 16 and over. Moreover, there are additional $250 Certificate of Naturalisation fees, as well as $1,200 expedited passport issuance fees per person.
Option 2. Buy a property
The second way you can fulfil Dominica citizenship requirements is to purchase property valued at a minimum $200,000 in a government-approved real estate development. You must hold on to this real estate investment for no less than 3 years. The property will become resellable under the citizenship programme after 5 years.
Other Dominica Citizenship Requirements and Benefits
To become eligible for the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme you firstly sign an oath of allegiance to the Commonwealth of Dominica before a notary public, justice of the peace, or commissioner of oaths. Additionally, while you do not have to relocate to Dominica to become a national, there is no personal income, wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax for residents.
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Dominica
Citizenship by Investment Application Process
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Your Dominica Citizenship by Investment onboarding
First, we start our Dominica Citizenship by Investment application process with Form 1. This sees us cover the RIF Trust due diligence. After this screening, you'll review a Client Agreement that, once signed, will allow us to make applications on behalf of you and your family.
Once we receive the signed agreement and retainer payment, our processing team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. Additionally, if you invest in Dominica real estate, you will need to compete a sales and purchase agreement with the developer. Furthermore, we will liaise with the property developer and the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) on your behalf.
The CBIU do not permit you to apply directly for Dominica Citizenship by Investment.
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Your Dominica Citizenship application review and submission
Before we submit your application, our processing team reviews everything to ensure your file complies with the CBIU's specifications.
After this initial review stage, the CBIU conducts its own due diligence on you, the main applicant, and all dependents aged 12 and above. In addition, you and all dependents 16+ attend a mandatory interview, which can be done in person or virtually.
We work closely with the CBIU throughout the process to ensure the timely and efficient processing of your application. Once the CBIU has completed its review of the paperwork, we progress to the next stage.
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Issuing of Dominica Citizenship and route to Dominica passport
Frequently Asked Questions
Imagine Dominica and picture emerald flora and the sandiest of beaches. As well as its tax advantages, Dominica’s citizenship grants permanent access to an island of incomparable beauty.
It’s a country made up of amazingly unblemished landscape, where rainforests tumble across hills that extend from coast to coast. English is Dominica’s official language, but most nationals also speak French.
As a CARICOM member, citizens of Dominica can travel freely within the 20 islands, with no visa required. Among many other Dominica citizenship benefits, Dominica passport holders can also enter 156 visa-free destinations, such as China, Hong Kong, and Singapore, or easily get visas on arrival.
You will also receive additional identification documents with biometrics, including a national ID, a tax ID, and a driver’s license.
The programme is the lowest-priced option in the Caribbean for a single applicant.
Furthermore, you must also be able to prove that you have sufficient funds to make the required financial investment, whether that be through a donation or a real estate investment.
There are two ways to become a Dominica national. You must be able to meet one of these requirements:
- Firstly, you can contribute to the Economic Diversification Fund, making a non-refundable donation to the EDF. This supports public and private sector projects in Dominica that lead to national development. For example, for a single applicant, the minimum donation is $200,000. Subsequently, this amount rises according to the number of family members you add to your application.
- Alternatively, you can buy property as another route to Dominica citizenship. In this case, you must purchase property from a real estate development approved by the Dominica government, valued at a minimum of $200,000. Afterwards, you will need to maintain this investment for at least 3 years.
You may include the following in your Dominica citizenship programme application:
- Your spouse
- Dependent children
- Dependent parents and grandparents 65
- Unmarried, childless dependent siblings aged 18-25
Your Dominica passport is valid for 10 years before its renewal date. Passports issued to dependents under 16 years old remain valid for 5 years, so you’ll need to renew these more frequently. As of July 2021, biometric passports are also available to those with Dominica citizenship.