St. Kitts & NevisCitizenship
- Min. investment
- $250,000+
- Time to approval
- 4–6 months
- Travel access
- Ask an advisor
Citizenship by Investment
Dominica
Caribbean citizenship through a program running since 1993, by a contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund or approved real estate.
Time to citizenship
3–6 months
Minimum investment
$200,000+
Figures as of October 2026, per the official program source — confirmed on application.
Program Overview
About the Dominica program
In brief
The Dominica program is a citizenship-by-investment program that grants full legal citizenship. The minimum qualifying investment is $200,000+, and approvals typically take 3–6 months. It requires no residence or relocation. Figures are indicative minimums for the main applicant.
Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Program, operating since 1993, offers citizenship through a government fund contribution or approved real estate. The island — known as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean — channels program proceeds into climate resilience and eco-tourism.
Applicants may choose between a fund contribution and approved eco-resort real estate.
Presence requirement
No visit required; an interview is part of due diligence
Document validity
Passport valid for 10 years, renewable
Dual nationality
Dual citizenship permitted
Program Finder
Plan Dominica for your family
Estimate the total cost with every government fee, check who in your family can be included, get the document checklist for everyone applying, and see how Dominica ranks against the other 17 programs.
What Dominica citizenship unlocks
Citizenship by registration under the 2024 Regulations. What that changes from day one:
- OECS and CARICOM membershipDominica is a full member of the OECS Economic Union and of CARICOM. Its citizens hold the rights those agreements give, as each member state applies them.
- Dual citizenship, no visits requiredThe CBIU confirms Dominica recognizes dual citizenship and sets no residence requirement before or after the grant.
- Passed to your childrenPer the CBIU, Dominica citizenship passes to your descendants.
- Land without the alien licenceCitizens sit outside the alien-landholding licence regime that charges foreign buyers a licence fee of 10% of market value.
- Full residence rights at homeComplete residence status in Dominica, including the right to live and work there whenever you choose.
Capabilities follow from the status itself — citizenship or residence as the program grants it; specifics are confirmed during your assessment.
Investment Pathways
Economic Diversification Fund
From $200,000
A non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, supporting national development. USD 200,000 for a single applicant, or USD 250,000 for a main applicant and up to three dependants.
Approved Real Estate
From $200,000
+ $75,000 government contribution (from, for a single applicant; higher for families)
Investment in a government-approved real estate project, typically an eco-resort development.
Minimum 3-year holding period
Program terms move: Caribbean minimum contributions rose industry-wide in 2024, and issuing governments adjust terms without notice. Files submitted under current terms are processed under them.
Explore your route
From (indicative)
$200,000
A non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, supporting national development. USD 200,000 for a single applicant, or USD 250,000 for a main applicant and up to three dependants.
Who comes with you
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children under 18; children 18–30 in higher education and fully supported
- Unmarried daughters under 25 living with and fully supported by the family
- Children 18 or over with a disability, fully supported
- Parents and grandparents over 65, substantially supported
Family additions are quoted individually — request your exact figure
Application Timeline
Government processing time
The Dominica authorities publish a processing time for complete files — the numbered stages below show where those months go. Here is the figure to plan around.
3–6 months
Official processing time, complete files
Plan around the top of the range — 6 months end to end leaves room for queries without changing your plans.
Your dates
Complete files are typically processed in 3–6 months.
Based on the officially published range — last re-verified October 2026. Government timelines are not guaranteed.
- 1
Month 1
Preparation
Document collection, KYC checks, and selection of the investment route.
- 2
Months 1–3
Submission & due diligence
Application submitted to the Citizenship by Investment Unit; background checks and interview conducted.
- 3
Months 3–5
Approval & investment
Approval in principle issued; the qualifying investment is completed.
- 4
Months 5–6
Citizenship & passport
Certificate of citizenship issued, followed by passport processing.
Requirements
- Main applicant must be 18 or older with a clean criminal record
- Proof of the legal source of investment funds
- Medical certificate for all applicants
- Successful completion of government due diligence, including an interview
Family Eligibility
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children under 18; children 18–30 in higher education and fully supported
- Unmarried daughters under 25 living with and fully supported by the family
- Children 18 or over with a disability, fully supported
- Parents and grandparents over 65, substantially supported
Required documents
The standard checklist for a single applicant. Get the checklist for your whole family in the Program Finder.
- Forms 12 & D1–D4 Every applicant
- Passport Every applicant
- Photographs Every applicant
- Birth certificate Every applicant
- Marriage or divorce papers If married
- Police clearance Adult applicants
- Medical & HIV test Every applicant
- Address & source of funds Main applicant
- Dependant support & schooling Dependants
Exact formats — apostille or legalization, sworn translation, issue dates — vary by your country of origin and are confirmed document-by-document during your engagement.
What to Weigh
Honest advice includes the trade-offs. Before committing to the Dominica program, consider:
- Since 2023, applicants complete a mandatory interview as part of enhanced due diligence — straightforward, but plan for it.
- The EDF contribution is non-refundable; eco-resort real estate requires a three-year hold and careful project selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mandatory interview like?
A short video interview conducted as part of the government's due diligence. It covers your background, source of funds, and motivations. We prepare every client thoroughly beforehand.
Does a lower minimum investment mean lighter checks?
No — Dominica has run its program since 1993 and strengthened its due diligence significantly in recent years. Every applicant goes through the government's own checks, whatever the route.
What travel access do citizens of Dominica have?
Dominica's program rules do not allow promotional material to list visa-free destinations, so we don't publish a list or a count here. An advisor can walk you through current entry requirements for the specific countries you travel to. Travel arrangements are agreements between states, reviewed periodically, so we treat them as current facts, not permanent guarantees.
Who can be included as family?
Your spouse; children under 18; children aged 18–30 in higher education and fully supported; unmarried daughters under 25 living with and supported by the family; children 18 or over with a disability who are fully supported; and parents and grandparents over 65 who are substantially supported.
Regulatory framework
Chap 1:10
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act
Act of 1978 · current Regulations gazetted 28 June 2024
Section 101 of the Constitution and section 20 of the Act — the powers behind the Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2024 (S.R.O. 8 of 2024, as amended 2025)
Section 101 of the Constitution lets Parliament open citizenship to otherwise-ineligible persons; section 20 of the Citizenship Act empowers the Minister to make regulations. The 2024 Regulations set the investment routes, due diligence, the mandatory interview for applicants 16 and over, and the authorised-agent regime.
View the law (opens in a new tab)Official CBIU legislation library
Sources & verification
Program terms are set by the issuing government and may change without notice — figures last re-verified against the official source in October 2026. Investment figures are indicative minimums for the main applicant; fees, due diligence, and family additions are quoted individually. Government timelines are not guaranteed.
Official program authority
- 01Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment UnitRetrieved 2026-07-28
Alternatives
Related Programs
Families often weigh this program against these alternatives.
Is Dominica right for your family?
A private assessment covers eligibility, total cost, and timeline for your situation — and says so if another route fits better.