Dominica
Minimum Investment
$200,000 Donation
Minimum Investment
$200,000 Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
4-6 Months
Visa-free Access
145+ Countries & Territories
Minimum Investment
Minimum Investment
Time to Citizenship
Visa-free Access
Introduced in 1993 by the government, the Dominica citizenship by investment program is one of the longest-running programs in the world. As an applicant, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good health and without a criminal record.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the Economic Diversification Fund of Dominica or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 145 countries and territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and The Schengen Area.
The program is based on the law and is guaranteed by the government since 1993.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Dominica places minimal taxation only on income generated in Dominica but not on Worldwide income, generated outside of Dominica. Dominica imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains.
There are no physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly.
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
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. This act stipulates that persons who have been a continuous resident in Dominica for five (5) years could apply for naturalisation and may be eligible for citizenship upon the prescribed payment of fees being paid. No applicants with criminal records will be approved for second citizenship in Dominica. All applicants must be at least 18 years old with good character and are willing to make the required investment in Dominica. The Dominica Economic Citizenship Program is a legal naturalisation program based on the law & guaranteed by the government since 1993. Your Dominica citizenship is for a lifetime and may not be revoked, regardless of changes of officials or the Dominica governmental policy.
To be eligible for citizenship of Dominica under its Citizenship by Investment Program, there are two options to choose from.
To qualify for citizenship under this investment option, there are three investment categories with different contribution amounts, based on the number of dependents included in the application, which are the following:
Investment in real estate through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land.
Investment in real estate through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land.
The expected timeframe for the application process is 4-6 months. The faster you can gather the documents; the faster you complete the first stage. Our team guides you with samples and best practice advice. The review stage is subject to the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) schedule and external factors can impact this which we, as authorized agents, have no control over. We collaborates with the Dominica CBIU throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide you with the quickest and smoothest experience
We will pre-screen your passport for government pre-approval. A down payment for professional fees will be applicable in order to start your application.
Our professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the government checklist.
Your application is then submitted together with the due diligence fees. If taking the real estate option, a reservation of your chosen property must be made at this time. The real estate investment is fully refundable should your application not get approved.
We submit your application together with due diligence fees.
The Dominica CBIU receives your due diligence report. Based on the report, the Dominica CBIU makes its decision on your citizenship application. If accepted, you pay the donation amount.
You and your dependents receive certificates of naturalization and passports. Upon receipt, you pay the balance of the professional fees.
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 to the following countries:
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
145+ Countries & Territories