Dominica Citizenship

Frequently asked questions

• How to obtain Dominica citizenship?

  Dominica citizenship can be obtained in different ways: for example, by birth, through marriage or naturalisation after 7 years of permanent residence.

  The fastest way is to participate in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program. Applicants contribute to a state fund or buy government-approved real estate. They get citizenship in 6+ months. Moreover, applicants don’t need to live in Dominica or even visit the country.

• Who can get citizenship with the investor?

  The investor can include a spouse, children under 30, parents and grandparents, in the citizenship application. Family members get Dominica nationality at the same time as the investor.

• What are the costs for Dominica citizenship?

  Investors choose one of the two available investment options:

  1. Non-refundable contribution to the Dominica Economy Diversification Fund of $200,000+.

  2. Real estate purchase — $200,000+.

  In the first case, the investment amount depends on the family composition. And if one buys real estate, they pay a state fee of $75,000+.

  Additionally, there is a Due Diligence fee of $7,500 for the investor, $4,000 for each dependent over 16 and an interview fee — $1,000 per family. Other costs include passport fees, bank commissions, and payments for professional services

• Is it possible to have Dominica dual citizenship?

  Yes, Dominica allows its citizens to have several passports. You can keep your first citizenship if your country of origin allows dual citizenship.

• Can I live in Europe with a Dominica passport?

  The investor must spend at least seven days a year in Portugal to maintain the residence status. It is also You can, only if you have a residence permit in a European country.

  A Dominica passport allows you to stay in the Schengen countries for 90 days in 180 visa-free.

• Does my Dominica citizenship extend to my family?

  Yes. You may include them in the initial application or obtain their passports later when you’ve already got citizenship.

  Investors’ relatives who can get Dominica passports:

  • spouses;

  • children under 30;

  • parents;

  • grandparents.

  Adult family members, except spouses, must be principally dependent on the investors.

• Is it possible to return the investment?

  Investors who buy real estate to participate in the Dominica CBI program can return part of the investment. They can sell their share in the property after 3—5 years of ownership.

  The contribution to the state fund, however, is non-refundable. Investors choosing this option cannot recover their initial investment.

• What is checked during the Due Diligence process?

  Due Diligence is a crucial step in the Dominica citizenship by investment program. The CBI unit checks the applicants’ reputation, financial history and background. The submitted documents are studied in detail, and the information is verified against international databases.

• Are there any additional expenses apart from the investment?

  The investor pays state fees under the program. Professional services and services for translation and notarisation of documents are charged with fees too.

  The Due Diligence fee is the most significant payment among state program fees. It costs $7,500 for the investor and $4,000 for each relative over 16.

  Every applicant over 16 undertakes an interview, the cost of which is $1,000 per application. The family also pays $1,000 for the information processing.

  The complete set of government forms, issuing a passport and a naturalisation certificate cost $800 per applicant. Every applicant over 16 undertakes an interview, the cost of which is $1,000 per person. The family also pays $1,000 for the information processing.

  The costs of participating in the Dominica CBI program vary depending on the family composition and the applicant’s specific situation. Contact Immigrant Invest to calculate the exact cost of obtaining a passport.

• Can I go to the USA with a Dominica passport?

  The Dominica passport doesn’t give a right to enter the USA without a visa. However, Dominica citizens easily get a B‑1/B‑2 visa to the United States for 10 years. With it, they can travel, attend business meetings, get treatment and stay in the country for up to 180 days a year.

• Is Dominican citizenship worth it?

  Dominica citizenship can be very appealing due to the benefits it offers. Some of them include visa-free travel to 140+ countries, an opportunity to obtain a 10-year visa to the US, optimization of taxes, and creation of safe haven abroad.