Dominica citizenship at a glance
WHAT YOU OBTAIN
Citizenship for life, and a passport
Each approved family member becomes a citizen of Dominica, with a naturalisation certificate and then a passport.
WHO IT SUITS
Families not relocating
An additional citizenship for travel, family inclusion and succession, with the home base unchanged.
BASIC OUTLAY
From US$200,000
Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) contribution: US$200,000 for one applicant, US$250,000 for up to four. Approved property: from US$200,000 plus a government fee.
FAMILY
Spouse, children and elders
Children under 18, supported students aged 18 to 30, and parents or grandparents over 65 can join the same application.
PRESENCE AND RESIDENCE
No residence requirement
No stay is needed before or after citizenship. The interview for applicants aged 16 or over is usually held online.
MAIN STAGES
Approval in 6–8 months
Preparation, submission, checks and interview, approval and payment, certificate and passport. Approval typically takes 6–8 months.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE DOMINICA
Two options to choose from
One contribution to the national fund, or approved property that can be resold after three years (five to another applicant).
A light tax position
No wealth, gift, inheritance or capital gains tax. Foreign income is not taxed in Dominica unless you become tax resident.
Dual citizenship and wide travel
Dominica recognises dual citizenship and requires no renunciation. Its 144-destination PassportTax.org count includes visa-free access, visas on arrival and eTA.
Who can be included
| Family member | Condition | Fund contribution | From age 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main applicant | 18 or over; good character; lawful source of wealth and funds | US$200,000 alone; US$250,000 with up to three dependants | Due diligence US$7,500; interview |
| Spouse | Relationship evidence | In the family amount | US$4,000; interview |
| Child under 18 | Relationship evidence | In the family amount; +US$25,000 each beyond three dependants | From 16: US$4,000; interview |
| Child aged 18 to 30 | At a recognised higher-education institution and fully supported | In the family amount; +US$40,000 each beyond three dependants | US$4,000; interview |
| Unmarried daughter under 25; adult child with disabilities | Separate provisions, confirmed case by case | As for a child of the same age | US$4,000; interview |
| Parent or grandparent over 65 | Of the main applicant or spouse; substantially supported by either | As for a child aged 18 to 30 | US$4,000; interview |
KEY AGES
Application eligibility
| Applicant / family | Age and conditions |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | At least 18; Meet the investment or other entry conditions of this programme and provide lawful funds; Age at application |
| Spouse | Age not specified; Provide a valid marriage certificate |
| Minor child | Under 18; Include birth or adoption and custody documents; parental consent where required; Age at application |
| Student child aged 18–30 | At least 18; Up to 30; Must attend a recognised higher-education institution and be fully supported; Age at application |
| Unmarried daughter under 25 | Under 25; Must live with and be fully supported by the applicant; Age at application |
| Adult child with a disability | At least 18; Must be supported by the applicant; provide evidence of disability and care needs; Age at application |
| Parents of either spouse | Over 65; Must be financially dependent on the applicant; Age at application |
| Grandparents of either spouse | Over 65; Must be substantially supported by the applicant; Age at application |
| Adding family later | A spouse or qualifying dependent may apply later. A minor child born after citizenship can be added; a separate application is required |
| Nationality restrictions | Belarus, Russia, Yemen and Northern Iraq are barred. Iran, North Korea and Sudan are subject to conditional refusal |
| Who the restrictions cover | Northern Iraq includes Erbil, Amedi, Dahuk, Kirkuk, Lalish, Raniya, Soran, Sulaymaniyah and Zakho. Disclose every nationality and place of origin |
| Residence conditions and exceptions | Iranian, North Korean and Sudanese applicants must have lived outside the country for at least ten years, hold no substantial assets there and have no business activity in or with it. All three conditions apply |
| Sanctions and background checks | Background, security and source-of-funds checks apply. Sanctions affecting a person, bank or transfer can prevent completion |
The family budget
CONTRIBUTION OR PROPERTY
TWO HOUSEHOLDS, BOTH OPTIONS
Published government amounts. Family of four: main applicant, spouse and two children under 16.
ONE-TIME APPLICATION COSTS
YEARLY COSTS
QUOTED CASE BY CASE
Process and payment schedule
Counted from submission. One authorised agent coordinates every stage.
| Stage | You prepare | In person | Payment | You obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01Engage and preparePayment | Appoint an authorised agent and complete the forms; documents in English, notarised and legalised. Approved property: reserve the unit by sale and purchase agreement. | Medical examination | Quoted | A complete file |
| 02SubmissionPayment | The agent files with the Citizenship by Investment Unit and handles all correspondence. | — | Fees due with the application | Application under review |
| 03Due diligence and interview | Answer questions and supply further evidence through the agent. | Interview from age 16, usually online | — | Decision letter from the Unit |
| 04Approval and paymentPayment | Follow the payment instruction in the approval letter. | — | Fund contribution, or the property purchase price | Proof of payment |
| 05Certificate and passportPayment | Apply for passports with the certificate, identity documents and photographs. | — | Quoted | Naturalisation certificate, then passport |
The documents to prepare
Prepare the documents below for the applicant and accompanying family. See the programme requirements that follow for forms, age thresholds and document validity.
Identity and forms
- Valid passports; include the pages and certification requested for the application.
- Birth certificate.
- Marriage certificate, where applicable; marital history is checked separately from accompanying family members.
- Application photographs; follow the programme specifications and any separate biometric arrangements.
- The programme application forms for each applicant.
Background, health and address
- Police certificate from the country of birth, where applicable.
- Police certificates from countries of residence, where required; age and residence-history thresholds follow the programme checklist.
- Police certificates from the nationality used to apply and other citizenships, where required by the programme.
- Medical certificate and required test results.
- Proof of the current residential address.
Funds and family evidence
- Evidence of the lawful source of wealth and investment funds.
- Bank reference and bank statements, as specified in the application checklist.
- Relationship and support evidence for each dependant, where applicable.
- Divorce, adoption, custody or name-change records, where applicable.
- Translations, notarisation and legalisation, as required for the document, issuing jurisdiction and programme.
Keep copies of the forms and supporting documents you submit. Additional evidence may be requested during the review.
Programme document requirements
Prepare original evidence early and work from the agent's current checklist. Confirm certification, validity dates and English translations before ordering documents.
Personal and family records
- Passports
- Birth and marriage records
- Photographs
- Police certificates, aged 16 and over: country of birth, country of citizenship, current country of residence (if different), and any country lived in for more than six months in the past ten years. For children aged 12–15, a parent provides a sworn declaration of no criminal record.
- Medical documentation
- Adoption, custody, name-change or divorce records, where relevant
- Application forms, including Form 12
Wealth and source of funds
- Proof of employment income
- Company ownership and dividends
- Audited accounts
- Sale agreements
- Inheritance records
- Bank statements showing transfers into the paying account
Approved property: checks to make
- The project and unit are still eligible
- Title or investment rights
- Completion status
- Developer obligations
- Holding period, fees and resale terms
- The investment on its own merits
The evidence shows how the wealth was earned and how the money reached the paying account. Keep a copy of every form and declaration you sign, so that later answers stay consistent.
What citizenship gives you
AMONG THEM
- Schengen area, 29 states90Visa-free
- China30Visa-free
- Hong Kong90Visa-free
- Singapore30Visa-free
- Macao90Visa-free
- Malaysia30Visa-free
- Thailand60Visa-free
- Philippines30Visa-free
- South Korea90eTA
- Russia90Visa-free
- Brazil90Visa-free
- Argentina90Visa-free
- Colombia90Visa-free
- Peru180Visa-free
IN DOMINICA
Live, work and study
Citizens have full rights to live, work and study in Dominica, and no stay is required to keep the citizenship.
TAX
No wealth, inheritance or capital gains tax
Dominica levies no gift tax. If you stay no more than 183 consecutive days and do not become tax resident, foreign income is not taxed in Dominica; tax residents are taxed on worldwide income.
NATIONALITY
Dual citizenship, for life
Dominica recognises dual citizenship and requires no renunciation of your existing nationality. The citizenship is held for life.
FAMILY
One application for the family
Spouse, children, parents and grandparents can be included. Children born later can be added after their own assessment.
SHORT VISITS
China and Hong Kong
Dominica ordinary passport holders may visit China visa-free for up to 30 days and Hong Kong for up to 90 days, subject to entry conditions. These short-visit arrangements do not grant residence, employment or study rights.
UK AND US
Check visa requirements before travel
A visa is required for ordinary visits to the UK. Since 1 January 2026, the US has partially suspended B1/B2, F, M, J and immigrant visa issuance to Dominica nationals who were outside the US and had no valid US visa on that date. Specific exceptions apply; visas valid before that date are not revoked under this proclamation.
Your path to citizenship
Approval in principle, then the naturalisation certificate, then the passport.
- Approval in principleDecision letter with payment instruction
- Investment completedPaymentContribution paid, or property purchase completed
- Naturalisation certificateCitizenship begins
- PassportApplied for with the certificate
- Holding periodApproved property only: three years, or five for resale to an applicant
A direct citizenship programme
After approval in principle, complete the fund contribution or the approved property investment and the required payments. Citizenship follows directly, with no residence period first.
The certificate is the proof
Once the investment and remaining requirements are accepted, the naturalisation certificate evidences citizenship. It is then used, with identity documents and photographs, to apply for the passport.
After citizenship
Keep each family member's documents and renewal dates in order. Property investors observe the holding period. Later family additions are assessed in their own application.
Speak with your adviser
Request a family eligibility review and a written quotation for each option.
HOW TO APPLY
Assessment
We review your family, aims and eligibility, and say plainly whether the programme fits.
Written proposal
You receive an itemised quotation, a document list and a timetable in writing.
Engagement and filing
Once engaged, we prepare the file, submit it and follow it through to the decision.
BRANDS
Identity planning and second-citizenship advisory
