About
Why Dominica.
Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is a small Caribbean island nation between Guadeloupe and Martinique. It runs the world's oldest citizenship-by-investment program, established in 1993.
Three decades of program continuity, combined with one of the lowest investment thresholds in the Caribbean ($200,000), make Dominica a popular entry point for HNWI families seeking second citizenship without overcommitting capital. The donation goes to the Economic Diversification Fund, which finances healthcare and education along with post-hurricane infrastructure projects.
The Dominican passport ranks 26th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index. It offers visa-free access to the entire Schengen Area, Singapore, and most of the Caribbean. Note on the UK: visa-free access was revoked in 2024, so Dominican nationals now need a UK visa. For clients whose priority is Schengen mobility, the coverage still does the job.
Dominica is also notable for one of the most flexible family-inclusion rules in the industry: spouse, dependent children up to 30, parents over 55, grandparents, and even unmarried siblings under 25 can all be added in a single application.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
2 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Donation
Economic Diversification Fund (EDF), single applicant
From
$200,000
Non-refundable government donation. Funds public healthcare and education, plus island infrastructure.
- RecoverableNo, non-refundable
Benefits
What this citizenship gives you.
145 visa-free destinations
Includes the entire Schengen Area, Singapore, and most of the Caribbean. Among the strongest Caribbean passports. Note that the UK now requires a visa for Dominican nationals.
Tax-neutral on worldwide income
Non-residents pay no Dominican tax on worldwide income or capital gains, and there's no inheritance tax either. Useful for international structuring.
One of the lowest entry points
At $200,000 for a single applicant, Dominica is one of the most affordable citizenship programs while still offering strong passport mobility.
Family-friendly inclusion rules
Spouse, children up to 30, parents over 55, grandparents, and unmarried siblings under 25 can all be added to the application.
100% remote process
No travel to Dominica required. The interview is conducted by video (added in 2023).
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✗Not born in: IR, KP, RU, BY
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
- ✓Parents
- ✓Grandparents
- ✓Siblings
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~3 months average for clean files.
- 1
Engagement and pre-screening
1 weekKYC pre-check by your advisor before formal application.
- 2
Document collection
4–6 weeksApostilled documents from your home country, including police clearances and source-of-funds files.
- 3
Application submission
1 weekFiles lodged with the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) by a licensed Authorized Agent.
- 4
Due diligence
8–12 weeksThird-party background checks conducted by an international firm contracted by the CBIU.
- 5
Approval and contribution
1 weekApproval-in-principle issued; investment paid into government-controlled escrow.
- 6
Oath and passport
1–2 weeksOath of allegiance (remotely or in-person at an embassy); passport delivered by courier.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
10 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Professional reference letter
- 3Bank reference letter (less than 6 months old)
- 4Police clearance from country of residence
- 5Medical certificate
- 6Birth and marriage certificates
- 7Photographs (passport-size)
- 8Proof of residential address
- 9Source-of-funds documentation
- 10Investment confirmation
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Donation or real estate, which is better?
Will I lose my current citizenship?
Do I need to live in Dominica?
What about my parents over 55 and unmarried siblings?
Is the passport accepted for US travel?
Legal basis
Section 20 of the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act, 2020
