Dominica Citizenship by Investment
With stunning mountain scenery, redolent colonial architecture and white sandy beaches, Dominica is arguably the Caribbean’s most beautiful island country. Officially termed as the “Commonwealth of Dominica,” the country offers one of the oldest and most prestigious economic citizenship programs in the Caribbean. The country has a mixed economic system that is dependent mainly on agriculture and the financial service sector. A unitary parliamentary democracy governs Dominica within the president acting as the head of the state. The country is also a member of several international organizations including CARICOM, OECS, and Commonwealth of Nations. Having been a former French and British colony, English is the official language within the country.
Investment Options
The Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) is a Government fund that supports socio-economic initiatives in Dominica. Due Diligence and processing fees apply.
Under the real estate option, applicants are required to purchase Government-approved real estate. The real estate must be held for a minimum of three years.
Minimum investment: USD 200,000
The following Government Fees apply:
Visa-free travel to 130 + countries worldwide
Dominica is a very good travel document offering mobility and travel freedom with visa free to over 130 countries including the UK, EU Schengen, Russia, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore over 90 countries.
Botswana
Cape Verde Islands
Comores Islands
Djibouti
Egypt
Eswatini
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mozambique
Reunion
Rwanda
Senegal
Somalia
St. Helena
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia *
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
French West Indies
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Venezuela
Cambodia
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
Maldives
Nepal
Philippines
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Timor-Leste
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greenland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Vatican City
Armenia
Iran
Israel
Jordan
Palestinian Territory
Fiji
French Polynesia
Kiribati
Micronesia
Niue
Palau Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Benefits
Visa-free travel to around 140 countries and territories
Ability to pass on citizenship to future generations
Right to hold dual citizenship
Citizenship for life, with the right to live and work in the country
Discretion throughout the application process
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is not necessary. Spouses and dependent children up to 28 years can be included within the same application to obtain Dominica citizenship by investment and a Dominica passport. You can also include your dependent parents and grandparents who are 55 years and above.
What makes the Dominica citizenship by investment program legal is the presence of a Constitutional Act that prescribes how an individual can acquire Dominica citizenship through investment, and ensures the citizenship granted is for life – meaning no one can revoke your Dominica citizenship even if government changes in the future.
The Constitutional Act explains exactly how the applicant can invest in Dominica citizenship by investment. The Dominica second citizenship program requires the investor to apply through an authorized agent and invest in government funds or approved real estate projects, business ventures or government bonds. The applicant also has to undergo a due diligence check and prove that he has clean a source of funds.
Investments can only be made in a Government Approved Real Estate Project. We can help check the contracts on your behalf, pick the best units that can be rented or sold after the holding period and negotiate the best package for your needs.
First you start application process with $5000. You only pay full contribution if your application is approved by CIU.
No, usually the interviews are waived but you are welcome to visit Dominica anytime
The Citizenship by Investment Programme allows foreign investors to obtain full legal citizenship and passports for an investor and their family where that investor has made a significant investment in Dominica which qualifies under the Citizenship by Investment Regulations. Presently the qualifying investments are a contribution to the Government Fund of a minimum amount of US$100,000 or the purchase of a property to the value of US$200,000.
Yes, the laws of Dominica recognize and allow dual citizenship and you are not required to renounce your other citizenships. Further more, Dominica does not notify authorities of your country of residence or citizenship on your Dominican citizenship. You are not required to reside in Dominica to keep your citizen’s status.
You can stay maximum upto 90 days in 180 day in Schengen countries, combined under sliding window. For stays over 180 days, you have to request a residence permit.
We work indirectly with Government approved authorized by Dominica citizenship by investment unit. “authorised agent” is a person licensed by the Government to act on behalf of applicants for Citizenship by Investment.
The total cost will be made up of the investment, and then other fees relating to the processing of the application. These will depend on whether you choose to obtain citizenship through the Government Fund option or the Real Estate Investment option.
Yes, citizenship is extended to your spouse, dependent children and dependent parents. Fees for family members are provided with the application form.
There are no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax. You are only liable to pay personal tax if you reside in the country.