Dominica Citizenship by Investment

One of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, the Commonwealth of Dominica established its citizenship by investment program in 1993 to boost its investment. Dominica is a former British colony and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the UN, the Organization of American States, CARICOM, and other international organizations.

Citizenship by Investment Overview

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program requires making an economic contribution to the country. In exchange, applicants and their families are granted full citizenship.

Dominica Citizenship by Investment

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program operates under § 101 of the nation’s constitution and § 8 and 20 of the Citizenship Act. The program allows the government to grant citizenship to persons who qualify under certain criteria and policy guidelines, while boosting Dominica’s economic investment.

Benefits of the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program

• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 destinations worldwide
• Ability to include a spouse, unmarried children under 31 who are fully dependent on the main applicant, and parents and grandparents aged 65 and older, as well as to add dependents after citizenship has been granted to the main applicant
• Citizenship by descent available for future generations
• Right to live, work, and study in Dominica
• No restrictions on dual citizenship in Dominica
• No minimum stay required

Requirements of Dominican citizenship by investment

To qualify for citizenship under the current regulations, applicants may choose from the following two options:

• A non-refundable contribution to the Economic Development Fund of USD 200,000 for a single applicant, or USD 250,000 for a main applicant and up to three qualifying dependents. USD 25,000 is required for each additional qualifying dependent under 18 years old, and USD 40,000 for each additional qualifying dependent over 18 years old.
• A real estate purchase with a minimum value of USD 200,000, which can be sold after three years on the open market and after five years to a new citizenship by investment investor.

Procedure for the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program

Applicants and dependent family members aged 16 and older are required to attend mandatory virtual interviews, via a secure platform. They are also required to take an oath of allegiance before an authorized notary, justice of the peace, or commissioner of oaths. After pledging allegiance, the application for citizenship is processed further and the citizenship certificates are duly issued.

There is no physical residence requirement. However, the government encourages new citizens to become further involved in the economy, and substantial incentives are on offer to make increased involvement an attractive option. The successful applicant has the right to take up residence in Dominica at any time and for any length of time. Any applicant who has been denied a visa to a country with which Dominica has a visa-free travel agreement must subsequently successfully obtain a visa from that country in order to be eligible to apply.

Applications are processed by a citizenship by investment unit, a dedicated government authority within the Ministry of Finance that is responsible for the management of the program.