Dominica Citizenship by Investment

About Citizenship Citizenship by Investment Program

Since its launch in 1993, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program has been motivating external contributions to expand the country’s infrastructure and economy. Citizenship by Investment in Dominica has also helped boost the area’s competitiveness in the global market.

Today, Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program is one of the most successful citizenship programs. It benefits both foreigners looking to obtain legal Dominica citizenship and the local workforce in need of sustained economic growth. Applicants usually obtain legal permanent citizenship and a second passport within 3 to 4 months, making Dominica CBI program one of the fastest citizenship by investment programs in the Caribbean.

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment program allows you to apply for the Dominica citizenship and second passport in two different ways:

  1. Donation under the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF). 
  2. Investment in government-approved real estate.

Time to Citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum Investment

US $100,000

Type of Investment

Donation or Real Estate Investment

Visa-free Countries

140+ Countries and Territories

About Dominica

The Commonwealth of Dominica is an island country in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. It is called the Nature Island of the Caribbean because of its well-preserved natural landscapes — including rainforests, waterfalls, hot springs, and paradisiac beaches. With an area of 750 km2, the Commonwealth of Dominica borders the French territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Its capital is the urban settlement of Roseau. Because it was a British colony until the mid-19th century, the official language of the island is English. Being part of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, Dominica’s official currency is Eastern Caribbean Dollar, which is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate. The island is a unitary parliamentary republic. It’s also one of the least populated places in the world with around 73,500 inhabitants.

Language

English

Currency

Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Total Area

750 km2

Capital

Roseau

Government

Unitary Parliamentary Republic

Population

73,500

Dominica Citizenship and Passport Benefits

  • Dominica passport provides visa-free access to over 140 countries and territories, including highly sought-after global destinations for both tourism and business purposes.
  • Same rights as other Dominica nationals, including full residential status with working rights. 
  •  Residence is optional, and no need to visit or live in Dominica in order to obtain the Dominica citizenship and second passport. 
  • No taxes required from non-residents. 
  • Dual citizenship is allowed, and the Dominica citizenship can coexist with other citizenships and is inheritable to newborns.

Dominica Passport Ranking

  • The Dominica passport currently ranks in 35th place according to the Guide Passport Index. This ranking compares Dominica passport’s benefits with other global passports in terms of visa requirements. 
  • The Dominica passport offers exceptional international mobility, providing visa-free access to a broad array of countries and territories worldwide, alongside visa-on-arrival access and electronic travel authorization (eTA) for additional destinations, totaling over 140 countries and territories.

Requirements to Qualify for Dominica Citizenship

Dominica citizenship by donation and Dominica citizenship by investment in real estate can be obtained by applicants who meet the following requirements:

  • At least 18 years old of age for the main applicant.
  • No criminal record.
  • No relevant health issues (must be certified by a healthcare professional).
  • Legal and provable source of funds for the investment.
  • For dependent applicant, age must be under 30 for children, above 65 for parents.
  • Applicants must be ready for a due diligence check and for the submission of a specific list of documents including disclosure form, application form, birth certificate, other passports, investment agreement, sales and purchase agreement (if they choose to qualify for Dominica citizenship by investment in real estate), etc. All the documents must be translated (if necessary), notarized, and sent to the Citizenship by Investment Unit through an authorized agent as Second Passport.
  • All applicants aged 16 and over must undergo virtual interviews.
     
     

Option 1: Dominica Citizenship by Donation

To obtain Dominica citizenship by donation, you must contribute to public or private works under the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF), a financing program for building projects in the areas of health, culture, agriculture, and tourism.

Note: Government fees are not applicable to the donation option.

Single applicant

US $100,000

Main applicant and spouse

US $150,000

Four-member family

US $175,000

Additional dependents (Below the age of 18)

US $25,000

Additional dependents (Age 18 or over)

US $50,000

Option 2: Dominica Citizenship by Investment in Real Estate

Investing in a government-approved real estate project under the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program with a minimum value of US $200,000. Investors will be required to present the Sales and Purchase Agreement related to that project as mandatory documentation for the Dominica citizenship by investment’s application process to prosper, and shall hold the real estate for minimum 3 years and can only re-sell it after 5 years.

Applicants must pay the corresponding government fees as follow:

Single applicant

US $25,000

Main applicant and spouse

US $35,000

Main applicant with up to 3 dependents

US $35,000

Main applicant with up to 5 dependents

US $50,000

Additional dependents

US $25,000 per applicant

Apply for Dominica citizenship

How obtain a Dominica passport

  • Get in touch with Second Passport: Because the Citizenship by Investment Unit does not accept direct submissions, only authorized agents can help you apply for the Dominica passport under the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program. As one of the top licensed agencies, Second Passport can provide guidance and assistance for you to easily collect all the documents required by the government of Dominica in order to start your application. If documents need to be translated, we can help with that, too. In all cases, our visa and passport experts will make sure that only valid documents are submitted, so that your application is not denied or delayed by lack of compliance with the Dominica government’s requirements in terms of documentation.
  • Submit the due diligence and processing fees: Your Dominica passport price starts with the processing fees at the time of the application. The application process can’t go ahead without due diligence so this must be paid, too. Any other expenditures should be carried out only after the Dominica authorities request them via mail. This means that you won’t have to pay for the Dominica passport price fully until you’ve got the green light to proceed.
  • Make an investment and acquire the Dominica citizenship: To obtain your Dominica passport by investment, you must choose a project to fund in the context of a donation or invest in a property approved and promoted by the government of Dominica. It’s important that you receive a document as proof of this transaction, such as a Sales and Purchase Agreement in case of investment in real estate. This will be necessary to prove your investment to the government at the time of application for citizenship. Your Dominica citizenship is valid from the time you receive your Certificate of Naturalization as a result of the donation or investment.
  • Let us do the rest: Second Passport is an authorized agency that can easily take charge of your Dominica passport from the application process to the delivery stage.

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