DOMINICA
Citizenship by Investment
Program Type
Citizenship by Investment
Investment Type
donation, or approved real estate
Minimum investment
$200,000
Processing time
3-5 months
Visa-free travel
140–145 destinations
Overview
Dominica’s citizenship programme is the lowest entry among the Caribbean five. A single applicant donates USD 200,000 to the Economic Diversification Fund. A family of four is USD 250,000 on the donation route.
The island is mountainous, English-speaking, and independent since 1978. There is no stay required to receive the passport.
Country
Capital
Roseau
Language
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Document
Dominican passport
Population
About 75,000
Government type
Parliamentary republic
Why choose Dominica?
- The lowest Caribbean donation for a single applicant.
- A Commonwealth passport with Schengen access.
- A simple donation route.
- Family included.
Dominica
Citizenship by Investment
Benefits
- Citizenship and a passport.
- Dual nationality.
- Schengen travel.
- No stay required for the passport.
Qualifications
- Age 18 or over.
- Clean record and due diligence.
- Qualifying donation or real estate.
- Source of funds.
Family members
- Spouse.
- Children.
- Parents in defined cases.
Step by step process
- Review.
- Collect the file.
- Submit to the CBI Unit.
- Due diligence.
- Pay the donation.
- Receive passports.
Timeframe
Official processing is often three to five months.
Due diligence and decision
3–5 months
Documents
- Passport.
- Police certificates.
- Civil-status documents.
- Source of funds.
FAQs
What is the lowest donation?
USD 200,000 for a single applicant.
Must I live in Dominica?
No.
Is there a minimum stay?
No.
Which family members are included?
The spouse or recognised partner, minor children, dependent adult children, and parents where dependency is shown.