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Dominica Citizenship by Investment

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Explore Your Eligibility for Dominica Citizenship

Dominica citizenship by investment established in 1993 and starts from a minimum contribution of $200,000 in the Economic Diversification fund. The program offers a citizenship program for investors, wealthy individuals and families without any permanent relocation.

Book a consultation with SA Global Citizenship and our experts will help you to understand the costs and investment paths before making a long term commitment.

Economy
Tourism, agriculture and services
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Investment from
$200,000
Processing time
4–6 months
Passport rank
30th of 199
Visa-free access
144 destinations
Official Language
English

Dominica at a glance

Dominica is a small Caribbean island nation, popular for its blue beaches and warm climate. The Dominica citizenship by investment program offers international investors and families an opportunity to secure a second citizenship in the Caribbean. Established in 1993, the program provides a path to global mobility, international business opportunities and family security. Investors can secure Dominica citizenship through donations or approved real estate investment routes. The minimum investment starts from $200,000. The Dominica CBI program offers visa-free access to 144 countries, including 29 Schengen states, Russia, China, and others.

SA Global Citizenship provides personalised support for investors worldwide to get citizenship in Dominica.

Passport power

Dominica citizens reach 144 destinations without a prior visa — ranked 30th of 199 passports worldwide.

144 Destinations without a prior visa
Visa free
113
On arrival
24
eTA
7
e-Visa
37
Visa required
45
  • Schengen
  • USA
  • UK
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Investment Routes for Dominica Citizenship

Dominica citizenship by investment offers two qualifying investment routes for global investors: a donation to EDF and a real estate investment in an approved project. Both routes start at $200,000; however, the overall cost depends on family size, government fees and the investment route selected by investors.

01

Donation to Economic Diversification Fund

Dominica allows eligible investors to get second citizenship through a non-refundable donation to the national Economic Diversification Fund (EDF). Contributions to the EDF support development projects, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and climate resilience projects in Dominica. The donation starts as;

  • For a single applicant: $200,000
  • For main applicant and up to three qualifying dependants: $250,000
  • For each additional dependant under 18: $25,000
  • Each additional dependant aged 18 or above: $40,000
02

Dominica Citizenship by Real Estate Investment

The investors can also qualify for Dominica citizenship through the real estate investment route. The investment must be retained for at least 3 years or 5 years of reselling it to another CBI investor in Dominica.

In addition to the required investment, other fees can include:

  • $75,000 for a single applicant
  • $100,000 for main applicant and up to three qualifying dependants
  • $25,000 for each additional dependant under 18
  • $40,000 for each additional dependant aged 18 or above

Besides the investment or donations, additional fees can be included in the Dominica application.

  • Due Diligence Fee: $7500 for the main applicant and $4000 for each dependent aged 16 or above
  • Application Processing Fee: $1000 for each application
  • Mandatory Interview Fee: $1000 (per person aged 16 or above)
  • Naturalization Certification Fee: $500 per person
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Benefits of Dominica Citizenship by Investment

Dominica CBI program is an attractive option for global investors to ensure a second home in the Caribbean. Here are the main benefits that citizenship by investment Dominica offers:

Global Mobility and Visa-Free Access

Dominica passport provides access to 144 destinations without any visa requirements, including the Schengen states.

Attractive Tax Environment

Dominica does not apply any tax if personal income is below 30,000 East Caribbean Dollars and has no tax on wealth, inheritance, or capital gains under its domestic tax framework.

Freedom in Dominica

Dominica citizens have the legal right to live, work and study in the country. This provides an additional destination for investors and their families' future relocation, education or business activities.

Citizenship for Eligible Family Members

Investors can include spouses, dependent children under 30 and eligible parents or grandparents in the same application.

No Mandatory Residency Requirement

Investors are not required to relocate to Dominica before or after obtaining citizenship.

Real Estate Investment Opportunities

Qualifying property must generally be retained for at least three years, or five years if subsequently sold to another CBI applicant.

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Dominica Citizenship by Investment Requirements

Here are the requirements for the Dominica citizenship by investment program:

  • Applicant must be 18 years or above
  • Meet investment criteria and apply for Dominica citizenship via an authorised CBI agent
  • Pass the due diligence test
  • No critical health issues
  • Proof of source of funds
  • No criminal record in the past
  • Retain the investment for the specified period in case of Dominica citizenship by real estate investment
Step by step

Application Process for Dominica Citizenship

The application process for Dominica second citizenship by investment starts with an initial free assessment at SA Global Citizenship.

  1. 01

    After the initial assessment, our expert immigration consultants compile your documents for second citizenship, including those of your family members.

  2. 02

    Our experts submit your application to the Dominica CBI unit and start the CBI process, including the initial payment of citizenship and relevant government fees.

  3. 03

    The CBI unit then processes the application by verifying the documents, conducting due diligence checks, and then processing the final payment. The CBI unit also conducts an interview of the main applicant and eligible family members.

  4. 04

    The successful applicants, including the main applicant and qualifying dependents, receive the Dominica certificate of naturalization and a passport.

  5. 05

    Children receive a Dominica passport with 5-year validity, and adults receive a 10-year passport validity.

FAQ’s

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Yes, Dominica allows eligible international investors to get citizenship without relocating to the country.

The Dominica CBI process generally takes 3 to 6 months after submitting a complete application.

Yes, eligible applicants can include their spouse, dependent children, and parents or grandparents aged over 65.

Dominica citizenship offers international travel flexibility, the right to live and work in the country and opportunities for long-term family planning.

Applicants generally need a valid passport, birth certificate, police clearance certificate, medical records, proof of address, financial statements and legitimate proof of funds. Marriage certificates and other supporting documents may also be required.

The Dominica passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 144 destinations, including certain European, Caribbean and Asian countries.

Yes. US citizens can apply for the Dominica citizenship program by meeting the investment, eligibility and due diligence requirements. Dominica allows dual citizenship and US citizens can retain their original nationality.

The minimum investment for Dominica citizenship starts at $200,000 for a single applicant as a donation to the Economic Diversification Fund. A main applicant with up to 3 eligible dependents requires a minimum investment of $250,000.

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  • Personal guidance. One advisor matches the route to your family and budget, and tells you if another programme fits better.
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  • Transparent payments. Government and due diligence fees go directly to official accounts at set milestones. We never hold client investment funds.
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How to Get Dominica Citizenship

Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.

01 TODAY

Book a consultation

At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.

02 24 HOURS

Get your eligibility result

A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.

03 FROM 7 DAYS

We prepare your file

Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.

04 FROM 14 DAYS

We submit for you

Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.

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