The Commonwealth of Dominica is a Caribbean republic with a parliamentary democracy. The capital city is Roseau and the population is approximately 73,000. Dominica’s official language is English, although French Patois is also spoken. The local currency is the East Caribbean dollar, which is pegged to the United States dollar.

The Citizenship by Investment Programme allows reputable investors and their eligible family members to legally obtain citizenship in return for a significant investment in Dominica, as determined under the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Regulations. Presently, there are two qualifying investments: a direct contribution to the Government (commonly known as the contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund route), starting at US$200,000 for a single applicant, or the purchase of pre-approved real estate at a minimum value of US$200,000.

Step 1 – Choose an Authorized Agent
Step 2 – Contact your Authorized Agent
Step 3 – Processing of application
Step 4 – Background checks
Step 5 – Payment of investment and issuing of certificates of naturalization

“Authorized Agent” means a person –
(a) licensed by the Cabinet who has paid the Authorized Agent’s fee under paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 1 the CBI regs 2024; and
(b) is authorized to act on behalf of the main applicant in relation to a Citizenship by Investment application.
*****AUTHORIZED AGENTS*****
AAA ASSOCIATES IMMIGRATION SERVICES
AAA INVESTOR IMMIGRATION
ABL HOLDINGS “Dominica Cable Car Project”
ADVANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
ALFRED MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS CONSULTANCY INC / LENNOX LAWRENCE
ALICK C. LAWRENCE CHAMBERS / THE NESTMANN GROUP LTD
APEX CAPITAL PARTNERS
ARTON ADVISORS FZE 阿尔顿顾问自由区企业
BAYAT MIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES
BELNOR ASSOCIATES INC.
CARIBBEAN COMMERCIAL & IP LAW PRACTITIONERS LLP
CARIBBEAN CONSULTING SERVICES LTD
CARIBBEAN TRUST IMMIGRATION SERVICES / CTRUSTGLOBAL
CARIBBEAN–SINO CONSULTING SERVICES LTD 加勒比中国咨询服务有限公司
CCP INC.
CHRISTOS TH. VARDIKOS
CITIZENSHIP INVEST LTD
CONSULATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
CROWN ISLAND CONSULTANTS LTD
DESIGN MANAGEMENT LTD
DUNCAN G. STOWE
GUIDE CONSULTANTS INC.
HARVEY LAW GROUP
IMT INC.
MONTREAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS EST. LTD “Building Dominica’s Infrastructure”
NL CITIZENSHIP LTD / AY AY HOLDINGS CARIBBEAN LTD
OCEAN EDGE DEVELOPMENT
PASSPRO IMMIGRATION SERVICES
SAAD AHSAN IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM
SAVORY AND PARTNERS
SUNSTONE INCORPORATED – TRANQUILITY BEACH DOMINICA
TAURUS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD . 托雷斯国际控股有限公司
VERLYN L FAUSTIN / FAUSCOM INC
WHITCO INC.
WORLDWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

Any person who is:
*at least 18 years of age
*has a clean criminal record
*has certified in writing that if granted citizenship of Dominica they will not within 5 years of receiving a certificate of naturalization change or seek to change their name other than by marriage; and
*has agreed be make the required minimum contribution
may apply to become a citizen of Dominica pursuant to section 8 of the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act.

Any applicant who:
*has a criminal record other than for a minor offence
*is the subject of a criminal investigation for which he/she was aware or ought to *have been aware and failed to disclose
*has been denied citizenship in any other country
*has been denied a visa to the EU or the UK
*has been denied a visa to a country with which Dominica has visa-free travel and *has not subsequently obtained a visa to or residence permit for that country
*is deemed a potential security risk to Dominica or any other country
*has provided information which is false in any material respect on his or her application forms; or
*is or has been involved in activity likely to bring disrepute to Dominica
shall not be approved for citizenship of Dominica and if approved may be deprived of citizenship of Dominica.

All CBI applications must be submitted to the CBIU through an Authorised Agent.

There are explicit bans, limitations or enhanced due diligence requirements on applications from nationals of: Belarus, Iran, Northern Iraq, North Korea, Russia, Yemen and Sudan.

The total cost will be made up of either (1) the contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund or (2) the investment in pre-approved real estate, plus fees relating to due diligence and the processing of the application. Some fees apply to both citizenship routes, while others depend on whether you choose to obtain citizenship through the Economic Diversification Fund option or the real estate option.

Yes, subject to the fulfilment of certain requirements, citizenship can be extended to your spouse, dependent children, dependent parents and grandparents. Fees vary according to the number of family members you include in your application for citizenship.

*A spouse of the main applicant.
*A child under 18 years of age of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant.
*A child of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant between 18 and 30 years who is in attendance at a recognized institution of higher learning and fully supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant.
*An unmarried daughter of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant who is under 25 years of age and is living with and fully supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant.
*A child of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant who is 18 of age or older and physically or mentally challenged and who is fully supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant.
*Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant above the age of 65 years who are substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant.

***Please note:*****
**A ‘child’ means a biological or legally adopted child
**By “18 to 30 years” it is intended that a child who is 30 can be included in an application, but not a child who has turned 31

Please contact an Authorized Agent for questions relating to which of your family members may be included in your application.

Once you receive citizenship of Dominica you will have the same right to live, work, and study in Dominica as any other citizen.

There is no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax in Dominica. As a citizen, you would be liable to pay personal tax if you resided in Dominica.

No. You must submit your application through an Authorized Agent.

HOW LONG DOES THE APPLICATION TAKE?

From submission of the application to an approval in principle, applicants are generally expected to wait at least three months.

HOW DOES THIS PROGRAMME COMPARE TO OTHER CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES?

Our Programme has been running since 1993 and our Citizenship by Investment Unit is highly experienced in processing applications. Our Programme has efficient processing times and offers one of the most affordable routes to citizenship in the Caribbean.

The application process itself is confidential, except where necessary checks are carried out by authorized due diligence agencies and international partners.

All applicants 16 years of age or over will be required to attend a mandatory interview. The fee is US$1,000 per interview. It is usually conducted virtually.

**No, you don’t have to travel to Dominica as part of the application process.
**However, we always encourage you to visit our beautiful Dominica.
**If you require a Drivers License or TIN travel to Dominica is required.

No. You do not have to reside in Dominica before or after citizenship is granted.

No. All application forms for the Citizenship by Investment Programme can only be obtained through an Authorized Agent.

No. You must submit your application in English.

A Police Clearance Certificate is a document provided by a law enforcement agency confirming the absence of a criminal record.

Upon receiving citizenship, each applicant is required to sign an Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Oath must be signed before a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, or Commissioner of Oaths.

Everywhere. The passport that you obtain as an economic citizen is a fully legal passport, and is universally recognised by all state parties to the United Nations.

Yes, the laws of Dominica recognise and allow dual citizenship and you are not required to renounce your other citizenships. You are not required to reside in Dominica to keep your citizenship status.

Dominican passports are generally valid for up to ten years. Passports for children under 16 years old are issued for five years.

Expired passports or those with no free pages can be easily renewed for a fee at the Passport and Immigration Department in Dominica or through any Dominican Consulate (with no need to personally travel to Dominica or its Consulates).

We provide this service to you and many more including obtaining your drivers license and TIN.

As part of the laws of Dominica, and as a citizen of Dominica, you would be entitled to a passport.

No, you do not need an address in Dominica. You can renew your passport at the Passport and Immigration Department in Dominica or through any Dominican Consulate, and may simply give your primary residence as your address.

Yes, as long as you held the property for the required number of years after obtaining your citizenship. For more details click here.