The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has created a Citizenship by Investment Program to channel capital into its national development (funding schools, hospital renovations, a sports stadium, and other public sector projects). This program allows applicants to become citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica without a residency requirement. Once Citizenship is granted, passports may be easily obtained.
Benefits
- Citizenship in a British Commonwealth country.
- Dominica citizenship is for life and not revocable.
- There is no residency requirement under the Citizenship by Investment Program.
- Dominica recognizes dual citizenship, and does not require applicants to renounce their current citizenship.
- Dominica passport-holders enjoy visa-free travel to many countries worldwide.
- Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and Dominica-incorporated companies give unique opportunities for business and tax planning.
Qualifications
To qualify under the Citizenship by Investment Program, the following criteria must be met:
- The principal applicant must be over 18 years of age.
- To qualify as dependents, children must be unmarried and under age 18, or under age 30 and full-time students (financially dependent on the applicant). Dependent parents and grandparents over age 55 may apply. Dependent siblings under age 25 may also apply.
- Applicants must make a one-time payment to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, or invest min. USD $200,000 in real estate.
Applicants must pass a Due Diligence examination, and have no criminal record. - Applicants must not have been denied a visa from a country with which Dominica has a visa-waiver agreement (e.g. the Schengen area or U.K.).
- Applicants must complete a medical examination.
Process
| Prepare application
Submit application |
1 Months |
| Government processing
Receive pre-approval |
3 Months |
| Payment of investment
Receive passport |
1 Month |
