Dominica
Citizenship
1993
Established Year
Citizenship
Type
Around 3 Months
Processing Time
Benefits of Citizenship
1
The right, but not the obligation, to live and work in Dominica
2
Citizenship may be passed to future generations
3
Dual citizenship allowed under the laws of Dominica
4
Global mobility
Main Requirements
Aged 18 or over
Good character
No residence requirement
No travel requirement
No interview requirement
No English language requirement
Family Inclusion​
The following family members may be included in an application for citizenship by investment:
Spouse
Children of the main applicant or of the spouse, if:
- Aged under 18
- Aged 18-30 if in attendance at a recognised institution of higher learning and substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant
- An unmarried daughter under 25, if living with and fully supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant
- Aged 18+, physically or mentally challenged, and substantially 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, if aged above 65 and are substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant
The Investment
There are two investment options in Dominica:
1) a contribution to the Government’s Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)
2) the purchase of pre-approved real estate.
1. EDF Option
Single applicant US$100,000
Main applicant and spouse US$150,000
Main applicant and up to three dependants US$175,000
Any additional dependant 18+ US$50,000 each
Any additional dependant under 18 US$25,000 each
2. Pre-Approved Real Estate Option
Minimum investment is US$200,000 for all applications. Pre-approved real estate must be held for at least 3 years, which increases to 5 years if the purchaser is also an applicant for citizenship by investment. Most real estate options available are shares in high-end tourist accommodation.
Additionally, the following Government Fees apply:
Single applicant US$25,000
Main applicant and up to three dependants US$35,000
Main applicant and up to five dependants US$50,000
Any additional qualified dependant US$25,000 each
The following basic fees apply to both options:
- Due Diligence Fees
Main applicant US$7,500
Spouse US$4,000
Other family members aged 16 or above US$4,000 each
- Processing Fee Per application: US$1,000
- Bank Due Diligence Fees
- Naturalisation Certificate Fees
- Passport Fees
- LBA Global Partners Professional Fees
