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Citizenship by investment
Dominica
The Nature Island and the lowest entry price in the Caribbean: a 10-year passport, 140+ visa-free destinations, no visit ever required — and a real-estate exit from just 3 years.
Why investors choose it
5 benefits of Dominica citizenship
Best price in the region
The $200,000 entry point undercuts every other Caribbean programme — the rational first quote for price-driven applicants.
Global mobility
140+ destinations visa-free or visa-on-arrival, including the Schengen states, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Fastest real-estate exit
Approved property can be resold to the next CBI applicant after as little as 3 years — the shortest holding window in the Caribbean.
Tax optimisation
No tax on dividends, interest, royalties or capital gains for Dominica tax residents — and no wealth or inheritance tax.
A 10-year passport
The first passport is issued for 10 years — double the validity of St Kitts, Antigua or St Lucia — and citizenship is hereditary.
One investment, citizenship for all
Who can be on the application
The spouse, children and senior parents and grandparents obtain citizenship together with the investor, under a single application.
Investor
- Over 18
- No criminal record
- Good health
- Income of legal, provable origin
Spouse
- No criminal record
Children under 18
- Included without further conditions
Children 18–30
- Fully financially dependent on the investor
Parents & grandparents
- Over 65
- Fully financially dependent on the investor
Investment options
Two ways to qualify
A non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, or a returnable purchase in a government-approved project.
Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)
A contribution financing national development — infrastructure, education, healthcare and eco-tourism. The simplest route at the lowest headline price in the Caribbean.
| Contribution | $200,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to 4 · supplements per additional dependant |
| Due Diligence | Per applicant over 16; interview included in the process |
| Government fees | Processing, certificate and passport fees per applicant |
Approved real estate
A share in a government-approved project — eco-resorts and branded hotels. Resale possible after 3 years to a CBI buyer (5 years otherwise), with rental income while you hold.
| Purchase | $200,000+ in an approved project |
| Government fee | Per family composition, on top of the purchase |
| Other fees | Due Diligence, processing and passport — same schedule as Option 1 |
Government fees (Due Diligence, processing, passports) come on top and depend on family composition — request the exact, personalised calculation on a free call.
Caribbean programmes side by side
How Dominica compares
The five Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes, one table. Click any column to read the full page.
| Terms | Dominica |  Grenada |  St Kitts & Nevis |  Antigua & Barbuda |  St Lucia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | $200,000+ | $235,000+ | $250,000+ | $230,000+ | $240,000+ |
| Obtaining period | 6+ months | 8+ months | 4+ months | 6+ months | 6+ months |
| Visit requirements | No | No | Biometrics + passport collection | 5 days within first 5 years | No |
| Investment return | 3–5 years (real estate) | 5 years (real estate) | 7 years (real estate) | 5 years (real estate) | 5 years (bonds) |
| First passport validity | 10 years | 10 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Family eligibility | Spouse, children under 30, parents & grandparents over 65 | Spouse, children under 30, parents & grandparents, siblings over 18 | Spouse, children under 25, parents over 55 | Spouse, children under 30, parents & grandparents over 55, siblings | Spouse, children under 30, parents over 55, siblings under 18 |
Procedure
Five steps to the passport
Entirely remote — Dominica requires no visit at any stage, and the investment is made only after approval.
Preliminary check 1 day
Our compliance side screens you against the same international databases the CBI Unit uses — confidentially, on a passport copy alone.
Document preparation 2–4 weeks
Passports, certificates, bank statements. Lawyers assemble the file, complete every government form, and submit to the CBI Unit.
Due Diligence & processing 3–5 months
The Unit vets every family member over 16, and a mandatory interview is conducted online for applicants 16+.
Approval & investment 2–4 weeks
On approval — and only then — you fulfil the investment: the EDF contribution or the property completion.
Passport 2–4 weeks
The naturalisation certificate and the 10-year passport are issued and couriered — no travel to Dominica required.
FAQ
About Dominica citizenship
Why is Dominica the cheapest Caribbean option? +
The $200,000 EDF entry is the lowest in the region under the 2023 US–Caribbean framework and the 2024 regional MoU on minimum pricing. Below-price "discount" offers circulate — and are the fastest route to a future revocation. Pay the published price, through licensed channels.
Do I ever need to visit Dominica? +
No — the process is entirely remote, interview included (conducted online for applicants 16 and over). Visiting the Nature Island afterwards is a pleasure, not an obligation.
When can I sell the property? +
After 3 years if sold to another CBI applicant, or 5 years otherwise — the shortest exit window in the Caribbean, with rental income in the meantime.
Is dual citizenship allowed? +
Yes — Dominica places no restrictions on holding other passports, and citizenship passes to future generations.
Other second citizenship options
Alternatives to Dominica
St Kitts & Nevis
- The world's oldest programme
- 10-year US visitor visa path
- Fastest obtaining period
Antigua & Barbuda
- Schengen & UK visa-free
- No income, inheritance or CGT
- Best value for large families
Vanuatu
- Fastest established programme
- Partial recovery after 5 years
- 20-year corporate tax holiday
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