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Dominica
citizenship by investment
8 months
Obtaining period
Obtaining period
Remote process
No visit required
No visit required
Schengen Area
120+ Visa-free countries including Schengen area
120+ Visa-free countries including Schengen area
After 3 years
The real estate investment can be returned
The real estate investment can be returned
Dominica has been granting citizenship by investment since 1993. The government rarely releases statistics, but the program remains in demand: from 2017 to 2020, 5,307 investors obtained passports.
To qualify, applicants invest from $200,000 in either the state fund or real estate.
The application process is fully remote. Investors do not need to travel to the island either before or after submitting their application.
In addition, citizenship applicants are not required to pass language or history tests.
To qualify, applicants invest from $200,000 in either the state fund or real estate.
The application process is fully remote. Investors do not need to travel to the island either before or after submitting their application.
In addition, citizenship applicants are not required to pass language or history tests.
9 benefits of Dominica citizenship
- Visa-free entry to 120 countriesA Dominica passport allows travel without a visa to more than 130 destinations, including European states, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China.
Dual citizenship - Dual citizenshipApplicants do not need to renounce their current nationality: Dominica’s law permits multiple passports.
- Favourable tax regimeDominica has no taxes on capital gains, salaries, or inheritance. Tax residents are exempt from tax on foreign income.
- Freedom to reside abroadThere is no requirement to visit Dominica before or after obtaining citizenship.
- Banking accessibilityIndividuals living in São Tomé and Príncipe are permitted to establish bank accounts, maintain savings, and execute cross-border financial transactions.
- Citizenship for the whole familyApplicants may include relatives in their application: spouses, financially dependent children, and parents.
- Fast and remote processingPassports are usually issued within 8 months after submission. The entire process is carried out remotely.
- Relatively low costsParticipation in the Dominica citizenship program starts at $200,000. The final amount depends on the number of family members included.
- Returnable investmentIf citizenship is obtained through real estate, the property may be sold after 3 years, allowing the investor to recover their funds.
Requirements to apply for
Dominica citizenship
Dominica citizenship
Over 18 years old
Legal source of income
No criminal record
Good health
Legal source of income
No criminal record
Good health
No criminal record
Up to 30 years inclusive
Financially dependent on the investor or spouse
Financially dependent on the investor or spouse
Over 65 years old
Financially dependent on the investor or spouse
Financially dependent on the investor or spouse
Over 65 years old
Financially dependent on the investor or spouse
Financially dependent on the investor or spouse
Investment options for obtaining
Dominica citizenship
Dominica citizenship
Request
Non-refundable contribution — $200,000+
Purchase of real estate — $200,000+
Non-refundable contribution — $200,000+
Purchase of real estate — $200,000+
Details
The investor transfers money to Dominica’s Economic Diversification Fund. The money is directed to social and economic development: construction of schools and hospitals, support for tourism and agriculture.
The investment amount depends on the number of applicants: a single applicant contributes $200,000; a family of three or four — $250,000.
The applicant buys a share in a project approved by the Government of Dominica for the citizenship by investment program. These are usually luxury resorts and hotels.
While the investor owns the property, they receive rental income.
The investment may be returned after three years. If the share is sold after five years, it can be purchased by another investor under the citizenship program.
The investor transfers money to Dominica’s Economic Diversification Fund. The money is directed to social and economic development: construction of schools and hospitals, support for tourism and agriculture.
The investment amount depends on the number of applicants: a single applicant contributes $200,000; a family of three or four — $250,000.
The applicant buys a share in a project approved by the Government of Dominica for the citizenship by investment program. These are usually luxury resorts and hotels.
While the investor owns the property, they receive rental income.
The investment may be returned after three years. If the share is sold after five years, it can be purchased by another investor under the citizenship program.
Additional costs
$7,500+
Diligence fee
$1,000+
Interview fee
$3,850+
Other government fees and charges
$75,000+
Government fee
$7,500+
Due Diligence fee
$1,000+
Interview fee
$3,850+
Other government fees and charges
$7,500+
Diligence fee
$1,000+
Interview fee
$3,850+
Other government fees and charges
$75,000+
Government fee
$7,500+
Due Diligence fee
$1,000+
Interview fee
$3,850+
Other government fees and charges
Real estate for obtaining Dominica citizenship
Dominica, Roseau
$216,000+
Apartments and villas on a clifftop with sea views
1—2 bed
1 bath
$216,000+
Apartments and villas on a clifftop with sea views
1—2 bed
1 bath
Dominica, Roseau
$220,000+
A share in a beachfront resort complex
1—3 bed
$220,000+
A share in a beachfront resort complex
1—3 bed
Dominica, Portsmouth
$220,000+
A share in a five‑star hotel near the sea
$220,000+
A share in a five‑star hotel near the sea
Key documents to apply for Dominica citizenship
- All valid passports
- CV
- Eight passport‑size photographs
- Birth certificates of all applicants
- Marriage or divorce certificate
- Proof of дegal income
- Military ID
- Police clearance certificate
- Proof of residential address
- Bank statements for the past year
- Bank reference letter
- References: one professional and two personal
- Proof of good health, results of a medical examination
How to obtain Dominica citizenship by investment: step‑by‑step process
A compliance officer conducts an initial review of the investor to prepare for the program department’s Due Diligence. This check is necessary to identify possible reasons for refusal of Dominica citizenship and to find a solution.
The preliminary check is fully confidential. The investor fills in a questionnaire and provides a copy of their passport and tax number.
The preliminary check is fully confidential. The investor fills in a questionnaire and provides a copy of their passport and tax number.
The investor collects the documents required for citizenship and submits them to Passportivity.
Lawyers translate and prepare the documents for submission, complete government forms, and assist the investor in obtaining certain certificates. The documents are then sent to the Dominica citizenship department.
Lawyers translate and prepare the documents for submission, complete government forms, and assist the investor in obtaining certain certificates. The documents are then sent to the Dominica citizenship department.
The investor pays the Due Diligence fee and other government charges.
The department specialists then verify the information about the investor and their family. At the final stage of the check, the investor and all family members over 16 take part in an online interview.
The department specialists then verify the information about the investor and their family. At the final stage of the check, the investor and all family members over 16 take part in an online interview.
If the Due Diligence is successful, the investor receives an official approval letter. After that, they transfer the funds according to the chosen program option.
The investor and their family members receive naturalisation certificates and passports. The passport validity is 5 years for children under 16 and ten years for older applicants. After expiry, the documents must be renewed.
Additional services
Investors turn to us for additional services after obtaining Dominica citizenship. For example, to renew a passport, add new family members to the program, or register a company in the country.
- Adding new family members
- Passport renewal
- Passport replacement in case of loss
- Expedited passport issuance
- Obtaining a tax identification number
- Opening personal and corporate bank accounts
- Company registration in Dominica
- Obtaining a tax identification number in Dominica
We are an official partner of Passportivity in South Africa.
