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Citizenship

Dominica

  • Minimum Investment

    US$100,000

  • Travelling

    Visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival to around 140 countries

  • Processing time

    3 months

  • Residency requirement

    None

  • Dual citizenship

    Permitted

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Investment Options

Option 1

Investment in real estate property

Minimum value of US$200,000

Only in authorised property which must held for three years from the date the citizenship is granted

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Option 2

Contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)

Contribution of US$100,000

The contribution is non-refundable and is one component of a national capital mobilization portfolio

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Investment in real estate property

Option 1

Minimum value of US$200,000

If the future purchaser of the property is also a citizenship by investment applicant, the property must held for five years from the date the citizenship is granted. If the application for the citizenship by real estate investment is approved, the following government fees also apply:

  • US$25,000 for a single applicant
  • US$35,000 for a family of up to four persons, including the main applicant and up to three dependants other than a dependant sibling
  • US$50,000 for a family of up to six persons, including the main applicant and up to five dependants other than a dependant sibling
  • US$70,000 for a family of seven persons or more, including the main applicant and at least six dependants other than a dependant sibling
  • US$50,000 for a sibling of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant aged 18-25
  • US$25,000 for a sibling of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant below the age of 18

 

In addition to the capital required for Dominica real estate investment, the following fees are also applicable:

  • Processing fees – USD $1,000 per application
  • Due diligence fees – USD 7,500 for the main applicant, USD $4,000 for a spouse and USD $4,000 for any dependants aged 16 or above.

 

In some cases, additional due diligence fees may be required depending on current citizenship status, and other personal circumstances.

  • Certificate of naturalisation fee – USD $250 per person
  • Expedited passport issuance fee – USD $1,200 per person

Contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)

Option 2

Contribution of US$100,000

The cost of your contribution will be determined by the number of dependents included in the application—this refers to anyone who relies on you as a primary source of income, including children. Spouses, parents or other family members may also qualify.

• Single applicant: USD 100,000

• Spouse of the main applicant: USD 50,000

• Sibling of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant aged 18-25: USD 50,000

• Any dependant other than the spouse of the main applicant or a sibling of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant aged 18-25: USD 25,000 each

• Family of four including the main applicant, the spouse of the main applicant, and two other dependants other than a dependant sibling: USD 175,000

Additional EDF Fee

The following fees must be paid in addition to the minimum EDF contribution:

PROCESSING FEES:Per application – USD 1,000

DUE DILIGENCE FEES*:

• Main applicant – USD 7,500

• Spouse – USD 4,000

• Dependant aged 16 years or above – USD 4,000

*Enhanced due diligence checks and fees may sometimes be required, depending on the applicant’s current citizenship status, and other personal circumstances.

OTHER FEES

• Certificate of Naturalisation fee – USD 250 per person

• Expedited passport issuance fee – USD 1,200 per person

NOTE: ADDITIONAL ‘GOVERNMENT FEES’ ARE NOT REQUIRED BY THOSE APPLYING FOR DOMINICAN CITIZENSHIP WITH AN EDF CONTRIBUTION. THESE FEES ARE ONLY RELEVANT TO APPLICANTS WHO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE.

Programme Specifications

  • Investment

    Minimum investment from US$100,000

  • Family

    Permitted dependents can be included in an application

    Subject to the fulfilment of certain requirements, citizenship can be extended to your spouse, dependent children, dependent parents and grandparents, spouses of dependent parents and grandparents, and dependent siblings. Fees vary according to the number of family members you include in your application for citizenship. Dependant means:

     

    • A spouse of the main applicant;

    • A child of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant who is below the age of eighteen (18) years;

    • A child of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant who is eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years and substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;

    • A child of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant who is eighteen (18) years or over and physically or mentally challenged and who is substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;

    • A parent or grandparent of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant who is substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;

    • The spouse of a person who qualifies as a dependent parent or grandparent, who is substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;

    • A biological or legally adopted sibling of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant who is eighteen (18) to twenty-five (25) years, single, childless, and who is substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;

    • A biological or legally adopted sibling of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant who is below the age of eighteen (18) years, single, childless, substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant, and in receipt of consent to make an application under the Programme from all individuals with parental responsibility for that sibling

    Please note:

    • A ‘child’ means a biological or legally adopted child
    • By “eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years” it is intended that a child who is 30 can be included in an application, but not a child who has turned 31

  • Duration

    Lifetime duration and passports subject to renewal

    As soon as an individual’s application for citizenship by investment is approved, they can apply for a Dominica passport. Ordinarily, Dominican passports are valid for up to 10 years if issued to a person aged 16 or over and can be renewed at the at the Passport and Immigration Department in Dominica or through any Dominican Consulate (with no need to personally travel to Dominica or its Consulates). Passports for children under 16 years old are issued for 5 years.

  • Language test

    No language requirement

  • Citizenship

    Dual Citizenship permitted

  • Tax regime

    No wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax

  • Travelling

    Visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival to around 140 countries or territories

    Holders of a Dominican passport, like holders of passports from any Caribbean country, require a visa to enter the United States, because Dominica is not part of the Visa Waiver Programme

Requirements & Process

Applicants

Applicants should be at least 18 years of age and should satisfy specific conditions

Requirement to visit

No physical residency requirement

Application process

3 months

Other

Applicants must be of outstanding character and repute and have a clean criminal record

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About Dominica

Dominica is a mountainous Caribbean island nation with natural hot springs and tropical rainforests. It features a stunning natural setting and is an inspirational place to live.

  • Total area750 km²

  • LanguagesEnglish, French, Dominican

  • CurrencyEC$

  • Population74 thousand

  • Time zoneUTC - 04:00

Flight Distances

  • Beijing 18h
  • Moscow 12h
  • New York 4h 30m
  • London 9h

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