CitizenshipDominica
One of the most affordable and respected Caribbean citizenship programmes.
Dominica offers a well-established route to citizenship by investment, prized for its efficiency, reasonable cost and strong due-diligence reputation. Applicants can qualify through a government fund contribution or an approved real-estate investment, with the whole family included in a single application.
- Residence requirement: None
- Holding period: 3 years (real estate)
Program law
Established under the Commonwealth of Dominica's citizenship-by-investment legislation (in force since 1993), administered by the government's CBI Unit. Citizenship is irrevocable and carries no residency or renunciation requirement.
Key benefits
Straightforward process
A well-established, fully remote application with no residency or interview requirement.
Whole family included
Add your spouse, dependent children and qualifying parents or grandparents in one application.
Strong global mobility
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a broad network of destinations.
Rigorous due diligence
A respected, well-vetted programme — funds are payable only after approval.
Visa-free destinations
Visa-free, visa-on-arrival or eVisa access. Contact us for the full, up-to-date destination list. Compare
Fees & costs
Investment options
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Government fund contribution — single applicant | USD 200,000 |
| Government fund — main applicant + up to 3 dependents | USD 250,000 |
| Approved real estate — held 3 years (5 if resold to another CBI applicant) | from USD 200,000 |
Government fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Government fee (real estate) — main applicant | USD 75,000 |
| Each additional dependent under 18 | USD 25,000 |
| Each additional dependent 18+ | USD 40,000 |
Due diligence fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Due diligence — main applicant | USD 7,500 |
| Due diligence — each dependent 16+ | USD 4,000 |
| Processing fee — per application | USD 1,000 |
Process & timeline
Pre-screening, engagement, document collection and application submission.
Government background checks, due-diligence report and approval-in-principle.
Make the qualifying investment on approval; certificate of naturalisation and passport issued.
Eligibility
- Main applicant aged 18+
- Clean criminal record and successful due diligence
- Good health
- Legally sourced funds for the qualifying investment
Required documents
All applicants
- Valid passport copy (all applicants)
- Birth certificate
- Police clearance for applicants aged 16+ (each country of residence in the last 10 years)
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of residential address
Main applicant
- 12-month bank statements
- Source-of-funds evidence
- Medical certificate (incl. HIV test for 12+)
- Professional reference
Married couples
- Marriage certificate (translated & apostilled)
- Divorce certificate, if applicable
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in Dominica?
No. There is no residence or physical-presence requirement before or after approval.
Can I include my family?
Yes — spouse, dependent children and dependent parents can be included in the same application.
Information last verified: 2026-10-29 · Official programme data
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