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Dominica's Economic Citizenship

The Citizenship by Investment program provides citizenship through qualified investment in Dominica.

MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT

Well-established Caribbean citizenship program known for efficiency and affordability with rapid processing times

Dominica
Mobility Asset Index Score
76.50%
Mobility Asset Type
Economic Citizenship
Official Name
Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU)
Launched in:
1993
Online Submission:
No
Residency Privileges
(in months)
Lifetime
Adjudication Time
(in months)
12
Minimum Stay Requirement
(in days)
None
In-Country Presence Requirement
(in months)
0

Overview

A citizenship pathway through investment in Dominica's sustainable economy

Eligibility Requirements

Substantial investment capacity and clean background

Anchor Ancestor restrictions

Months to citizenship

Length of Visa

Full citizenship for life

Months to Visa

12 months

Physical Presence Requirement

None

Availability

In-person application

Family Allowance

Spouse and children

Overview

Apply through CBIU + Complete due diligence process

Overview

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Document Preparation

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Application Submission

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FAQ's

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benefits

Full Access to UK and EU Travel Rights

Dual Citizenship Allowed Retaining Original Nationality

Benefit from Tax-Free Worldwide Income

Program Stability

No Physical Presence or In-Country Visit Requirements

Very cheap investment options (compared to other Citizenship by Investment Programs)

Visa-Free Travel Countries

68

Passport Validity

10 years, 5 years for children

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REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for Dominica - Economic Citizenship

Check if you qualify based on your family history

Direct Ancestral Connection

Not applicable

Documentation

Proof of investment: supporting documents of the investment made in any of the eligible investment types

Unbroken Chain of Citizenship

Not applicable

Legal Compliance

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required+Compliance with Visa Conditions: Applicants must agree to maintain the investment

REQUIREMENTS

PROCESS

Economic Citizenship Process

#1

Initial Assessment

• Complete financial pre-qualification

• Review investment options

• Select program jurisdiction

• Initial due diligence check

#2

Investment Selection

• Choose investment route

• Real estate or government fund selection

• Engage local representatives

• Prepare source of funds documentation

#3

Due Diligence

• Complete enhanced due diligence

• Background checks

• Financial verification

• Health checks if required

#4

Application & Investment

• Submit citizenship application

• Make qualifying investment

• Provide biometrics

• Pay government fees

#5

Citizenship Acquisition

• Receive approval in principle

• Complete investment transfer

• Oath of allegiance if required

• Collect passport and certificates

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PROCESS

Timeline for Dominica - Economic Citizenship

DOCUMENTS

Documents Needed for Dominica - Economic Citizenship

Important Notes
• All documents must be original or certified copies
• Non-English documents require certified translations
• Documents must be apostilled where applicable
Personal Identification Documents
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Passport+8 passport-size photos

Vital Records Documents
Birth, marriage, and death certificates from applicant and ancestors

Applicant's Birth Certificate+Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)

Proof of Residence Documents
Evidence of current residence status

Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)

Criminal Clearance Documents
Background check documentation

Police clearance from country of birth and residence (last 10 years)

Financial Documents
Proof of payment and financial requirements

Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).

DOCUMENTS

Costs Associated with Dominica - Economic Citizenship

Pre-Application Costs
Essential document preparation and verification costs

Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences

Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization

Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services

Government Application Fees
Official fees charged by government authorities

Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees

$7,500

Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing

Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing

Post-Submission Costs
Costs after submitting your application

Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates

Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)

Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests

Professional Services
Optional external support services

Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees

Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services

Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services

Post-Acceptance Costs
Costs after approval

Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates

Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees

Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees

Rankings

GlobalPassport™ Mobility Asset Index

13

Overall Rank

Cost

Based on application fee

Residency Requirements

Based on residency requirements

Residency Privileges Length

Based on programs’s term

Processing Speed

Based on estimated processing time

Eligibility Requirements

Based on entry requirements

Program Stability

Based on years of activity

Time to Permanent Residency

Based on permanent residency timeline

Rankings

Global Rankings/ Comparisions

Safety

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Cost of Living

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Quality of Life

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Healthcare Quality

Dominica

124

Internet Speed

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60

Human Freedom

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