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.
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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 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.
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.
Main Applicant
18+ years of age
Good health
No criminal record
Successfully pass due diligence checks
Receive approval by the government
Confirmed investment sources
Spouse
Spouse of the main applicant
Children
Adopted or biological children/stepchildren under 18 years
18–30 years attending higher education
Unmarried daughter/stepdaughter under 25 years
Physically or mentally challenged children aged 18+
Parents & Grandparents
Parents, parents-in-law, grandparents or grandparents-in-law aged 65+
Your passport will be pre-screened to ensure eligibility for government pre-approval. An initial deposit for professional service fees will be required to begin the application process.
A dedicated team will guide and support you in gathering all necessary documentation in line with the official government checklist.
The complete application, along with the due diligence fees, will be formally submitted to the authorities.
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) reviews the due diligence report. Based on the findings, a decision will be made regarding your application. Upon approval, the required contribution or investment amount is to be paid.
Citizenship certificates and passports are issued to you and your eligible dependents. Once received, the remaining balance of the professional service fees is settled.
