Citizenship by Investment
Overview, Benefits and Fees
Dominica has granted citizenship to investors since 1993, under Section 101 of the Constitution and the Citizenship Act.
Before 1993 citizenship could only be granted after five consecutive years of residence. The Economic Citizenship Programme waived that requirement for applicants who make a qualifying investment. Citizenship is granted for life, is irrevocable, passes to future generations, and does not require you to give up your existing nationality.
The two routes
1
Economic Diversification Fund
A direct contribution from US$200,000, applied by the government to public and private projects in tourism, information technology and agriculture, and to schools, housing and health facilities.
2
Approved real estate
Purchase of government approved property with a minimum value of US$200,000, held for the prescribed period, plus the government fees set for this route.
What citizenship gives you
Citizenship for the applicant, qualifying dependants and future generations.
Dual and multiple nationality permitted.
No requirement to reside in or visit Dominica before or after the grant.
The right to live and work in Dominica and across CARICOM.
No wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax.
A passport valid ten years for adults and five years for children under sixteen.
A confidential application process.
Fees payable under both routes
Processing fee
US$1,000 per application
Due diligence, main applicant
US$7,500
Due diligence, spouse
US$4,000
Due diligence, dependant 16 or over
US$4,000
Interview
US$1,000 per interview, where required
Certificate of naturalisation
US$500 per person
Adding people after citizenship
A child born or adopted within five years of the grant: US$2,000 processing, plus US$500 certificate.
A spouse married after the grant: US$75,000, plus processing, due diligence and interview fees.
A dependant who existed at the time of the original application but was left out: US$50,000, plus fees.
If the addition is filed within one year of the grant, US$50,000 for a spouse and US$25,000 for another qualifying dependant.
Who is eligible
At least eighteen years of age.
Of outstanding character, evidenced by police certificates and due diligence.
A basic knowledge of English.
Investment of the prescribed amount in one of the two routes.
Who counts as a dependant
The spouse of the main applicant.
A child under eighteen of the applicant or the spouse.
A child between eighteen and thirty in full time higher education and substantially supported by the applicant.
An unmarried daughter under twenty five living with and fully supported by the applicant.
A child eighteen or over who is physically or mentally challenged and substantially supported.
A parent or grandparent over sixty five who is substantially supported.