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Dominica is among the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. However, the physical surroundings are not the only reason for obtaining a Dominica passport.
Dominica’s citizenship-by-investment programme has straightforward requirements and offers many benefits.
Read moreDominican CBI helped fund the Housing Recovery Project, where over 600 homes were built to accommodate residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Maria. It has also bankrolled the Future Housing Programme, to make more affordable property available to younger generations.
To apply for the Dominica citizenship-by-investment programme, applicants must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND other requirements:
The first Citizenship-by-Investment option is an EDF contribution of US$100,000 for you, US$150,000 for you and your spouse, US$175,000 for you and up to three dependants, US$25,000 for any additional dependant under the age of 18, and US$50,000 for any additional dependant 18 or older.
You must also pay processing fees of US$1000 per application, due diligence fees of US$7,500 for you, US$4,000 for your spouse, and US$4,000 for your dependents 16 and above. There are additional US$250 Certificate of Naturalisation fees and USD$1,200 expedited passport issuance fees per person.
The second way you can fulfil the Dominica citizenship requirements is to purchase property valued at least US$200,000 in a government-approved real estate development. You must maintain the real estate investment for at least three years. The property will be eligible for resale under the citizenship programme after five years.
To qualify for the Dominica citizenship-by-investment programme you must:
Sign an oath of allegiance to the Commonwealth of Dominica before a notary public, justice of the peace, or commissioner of oaths. While you do not have to move to Dominica to become a citizen, there is no personal income, wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax for residents.
The RIF Trust team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
The RIF Trust team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
We commence our Dominica citizenship-by-investment process with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial RIF Trust, part of Latitude Group, due diligence. Following the successful screening, we will provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.
Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our legal team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. If you make a property investment, you will need to execute a sales and purchase agreement with the developer. We will liaise with the property developer and the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) on your behalf.
Before submitting your documents, we comprehensively review your application to ensure your file complies with the CBIU's requirements. Our legal team will complete its final checks before submitting the relevant forms.
The CBIU will undertake its own due diligence and reviews all the paperwork. We will continue to work closely with them throughout the process to ensure your application is timely and efficiently processed.
The CBIU will assess your Dominica citizenship-by-investment application, and upon approval, you must make all necessary contributions and pay any applicable government fees. After completion of final relevant payments, the CBIU will send out Certificates of Naturalization followed by your passports.
Think Dominica, think luscious green landscapes and serene, sandy beaches. As well as it tax benefits, Dominican citizenship is a passport to a country of unparalleled beauty.
It’s an island of remarkably unspoiled land, where lush, green forests roll across hills that stretch from shore to shore. English is the nation’s official language, but most locals also speak French.
As a member of CARICOM, Dominican citizens can travel freely within the 20 countries. Among many other Dominica citizenship benefits, Dominican passport holders can also travel visa-free to 144 countries, including the UK, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
You will also receive additional identification documents with biometrics, including a national ID, a tax ID, and a driver’s license.
The programme is the lowest-priced option in the Caribbean for a single applicant.
To qualify for a Dominica passport, you must be over 18 years of age, be of outstanding character, be in good health, and have a clean criminal record.
You must also be able to prove that you have sufficient funds to make the required financial investment, whether that be through a donation or a real estate investment.
In Dominica, they offer fast-track citizenship by investment. Dominica is quicker than Europe. You can receive your Dominica passport between three and four months.
There are two ways to obtain Dominican citizenship by investment. Dominica insists that you must be able to fulfil one of these requirements:
No. You do not need to live in Dominica before or after you receive citizenship.
You may include the following in your Dominica citizenship programme application:
Your Dominican passport will remain valid for 10 years before it needs to be renewed. Passports issued to children under 16 years old are only valid for five years, so will need to be renewed more frequently. As of July 2021, biometric passports will also be available to those with Dominican citizenship.
No. Dominica’s CBIU will still process your application if you are not a native English speaker.
Once you gain Dominican nationality, you can then pass on your citizenship status by marriage, as well as to future generations by descent.
Our team operates in over 20 countries worldwide, securing second citizenship or residency in desirable locations and unlocking a brighter future.
Visa-free travel to 144 countries
3-4 months application processing time
$100,000 minimum requirement