Dominica’s Citizenship-by-Investment Programme (“CIP”) offers eligible individuals and their families the opportunity to obtain full legal citizenship and passports upon making a qualifying significant investment in Dominica.
Currently, there are two qualifying investment options:
Economic Diversification Fund
- USD 100,000 contribution for a single applicant
- USD 175,000 contribution for a main applicant and spouse
- USD 200,000 contribution for a family of up to 3 (USD 25,000 per additional dependent)
Real Estate
- USD 200,000 investment into an approved real estate project to be held for a minimum of 3 years (can only be re-sold under CIP after 5 years)
Processing, due diligence, and government fees are additional, and excluded from the cited investment amounts above. Please use the most updated Caribbean fee table for a more comprehensive and customizable quote.
REQUIREMENTS: DOMINICA CITIZENSHIP
- Be over 18 years old
- Have no criminal record
- Provide all the required documents in English
- Provide a letter of application for economic citizenship addressed to the Minister responsible for Citizenship
- Make a qualifying donation or investment
- The application must be submitted through a government-authorised agent
Benefits: Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship
- Citizenship for life, applicable for future generations
- Dual citizenship is permitted
- Dependents included:
- Spouse
- Children up to 30 years old
- Parents and grandparents
- Siblings up to 25 years old, single and without children
- Visa-free travel/entry to over 140 countries
- No language requirement
- Attractive tax regime; no capital gains or inheritance taxes
- Possibility to apply for an online visa for Australia
- No residency requirement
- Fast physical processing times
- No education or management experience required
- Ability to live, work and settle in any other member of the CARICOM
Investment Options
1. The Donation option
Minimum contribution:
- USD 100,000 for a single applicant
- USD 150,000 for applicant accompanied by a spouse
- USD 175,000 for applicant accompanied by up to three qualifying dependents (excluding siblings)
- USD 25,000 or USD 50,000 per additional dependent – will vary based on the age and type of dependency
2. The Real Estate option
Purchase authorised real estate with a minimum value of USD 200,000, which must be held for at least three years
Additional fees apply, such as Due Diligence, Application, Processing fees and other Government fees
Process (Between 3-5 months)
- Prepare all the documents required, submit them via an authorised agent, and pay due diligence and government fees
- Upon approval-in-principle, the applicant will need to complete the required investment and pay remaining government fees
- The passport will be issued upon approval of the citizenship
