Dominica

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program is governed by Section 101 of the nation’s constitution and Sections 8 and 20 of the Citizenship Act. This program enables the government to grant citizenship to individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria, while simultaneously fostering economic growth through foreign investment.

Key Benefits of the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program

Global Mobility: Enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 destinations worldwide.

Inclusive Family Eligibility: Applicants can include a spouse, unmarried dependent children under 31, and parents or grandparents aged 65 and older. Additional dependents can also be added after the main applicant has obtained citizenship.

Citizenship for Future Generations: Citizenship can be passed down to future descendants.
Residence & Work Rights: Citizens have the right to live, work, and study in Dominica.

Dual Citizenship Allowed: Dominica imposes no restrictions on holding multiple nationalities.
No Residency Requirement: There is no minimum stay required to maintain citizenship.

To qualify for Dominican citizenship under the current regulations, applicants must select one of the following investment options:

Economic Development Fund Contribution:

USD 200,000 non-refundable contribution for a single applicant.
USD 250,000 for a main applicant and up to three dependents.
Additional fees apply for extra dependents:USD 25,000 per dependent under 18.
USD 40,000 per dependent over 18.
Real Estate Investment:

Purchase approved real estate worth at least USD 200,000.
The property can be resold on the open market after three years.
After five years, it can be sold to a new citizenship-by-investment applicant.

Mandatory Virtual Interviews: Applicants and dependents aged 16 and older must participate in a secure virtual interview as part of the application process.

Oath of Allegiance: Successful applicants are required to take an oath of allegiance before an authorized notary, justice of the peace, or commissioner of oaths. After this step, citizenship applications proceed to final processing, and citizenship certificates are issued.

Residency Flexibility: There is no mandatory physical residence requirement. However, the government encourages new citizens to engage in the local economy by offering substantial incentives for increased investment.
Right to Reside in Dominica: Citizenship grants the right to live in Dominica at any time and for any duration.

Visa Denial Policy: Applicants who have been previously denied a visa to a country that shares a visa-free agreement with Dominica must obtain a successful visa approval from that country before applying.

Government Processing: Applications are handled by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU), a specialized government body within the Ministry of Finance, which oversees the management of the program.