Today, 3 November 2026, Dominica marks 48 years of independence. For the many Dominicans who live and work abroad, the anniversary is a reminder of something practical as well as personal: the passport and the documents that tie them to home need to stay current, even from thousands of miles away.
48 years since 3 November 1978
Dominica became an independent republic on 3 November 1978. Nearly five decades later, the country’s citizenship carries real weight: it opens travel, supports banking and business relationships, and connects a diaspora that stretches across North America, Europe, the Caribbean and beyond.
That value depends on paperwork that is valid, legible and accepted by the authorities who ask for it.
Citizenship that has to work from abroad
Most of our clients do not live in Dominica. Some are Citizens by Investment who hold a Dominica passport but have never needed to visit the island. Others are Dominicans who moved abroad years ago and now need a renewed passport, a police record or a legalised document for a bank, an employer or a foreign authority.
When those needs come up, distance is the obstacle. An application that would take an afternoon on the island can stall for months when every step has to be arranged from overseas.
The documents that come up most
- Passport renewal. Adults and children, including passports that have expired or are close to expiry.
- Police certificates. Often required for residency, employment and immigration processes abroad.
- Apostille legalisation. For documents that will be used in another country.
- Certificate of Naturalization recovery. For citizens who have lost the original certificate that evidences their citizenship.
- Driver’s licence renewal. Keeping a Dominican licence valid while living away.
- Banking and compliance support. Current, correctly issued documents for financial institutions that require them.
Why distance is the real obstacle
The forms are only part of the work. Applications depend on the right offices, the right sequence and the right supporting documents, and a missing detail can send an application back to the beginning.
We work directly with the relevant local authorities in Dominica on behalf of clients who cannot be there in person. You send what is needed, we handle the submissions and follow-up on the ground, and you receive the completed documents without booking a flight.
There is no upselling in this. If a document does not need to be renewed yet, we will tell you.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to travel to Dominica to renew my passport?
No. Renewals can be handled on your behalf while you remain abroad.
I lost my Certificate of Naturalization. Can it be replaced?
Yes. Recovery of the certificate is one of the services we handle locally.
What is an apostille for?
It confirms that a Dominican document is genuine so that authorities in another country can accept it.
Can you help if my documents were issued years ago and details have changed?
Send us the details of your situation and we will tell you what the relevant authorities require before you begin.
Do you work with Citizens by Investment who have never lived in Dominica?
Yes. Most of our work is for citizens who live abroad, including CBI holders.
How to start
If your passport, police certificate or citizenship documents need attention, tell us what you need and where you are. We will confirm what is required and handle the process in Dominica on your behalf.
See our post-citizenship services for Dominica citizens for the full list of what we cover.
Happy Independence Day from all of us at Dominica Domiciliary Services.