Dominica Citizenship by Investment

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program functions under § 101 of the country's constitution and § 8 and 20 of the Citizenship Act. This initiative enables the government to confer citizenship upon individuals who meet specific criteria and policy guidelines, thereby enhancing economic investment in Dominica.

Benefits of Dominica Citizenship By Investment Program

Acquire visa-on-arrival access to more than 135 destinations globally

Option to include a spouse, unmarried children below 31 who rely on the primary applicant, and elderly parents and grandparents aged 65 and above, and the ability to add dependents post the main applicant's citizenship approval

Opportunity for citizenship through descent for future generations

Entitlement to reside, work, and pursue education in Dominica

Absence of limitations on dual citizenship in Dominica

Absence of mandatory minimum stay requirements

Requirements Of Dominican Citizenship By Investment

A non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)

$200,000 for single applicant

$250,000 for a family of up to four persons

$25,000 for any additional dependent under age of 18

$40,000 for any additional dependent over age of 18

Procedures and time frame of the Dominica

Citizenship by Investment Program

Applicants and dependent family members aged 16 and older must participate in mandatory virtual interviews conducted through a secure platform. Additionally, they must take an oath of allegiance before an authorized notary, justice of the peace, or commissioner of oaths. Following the allegiance pledge, the citizenship application undergoes further processing, and citizenship certificates are duly issued.

While there is no physical residence requirement, the government encourages new citizens to actively engage in the economy by offering substantial incentives to encourage increased involvement. Successful applicants have the right to reside in Dominica at any time and for any duration. However, applicants who have been denied a visa to a country with which Dominica has a visa-free travel agreement must subsequently obtain a visa from that country to be eligible to apply.

Applications are handled by a citizenship by investment unit, a specialized government authority within the Ministry of Finance responsible for managing the program. Currently, processing times for applications are three months from the receipt of a fully completed application.