General program requirements

Applicants can make a donation into the Economic Diversification Fund:

$100,000 for single applicant.

$150,000 for a primary applicant and spouse

$175,000 for a family of up to four persons, including the main applicant and up to three dependents other than a dependent sibling.

$50,000 additionally to include a sibling of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant aged 18-25.

$25,000 additionally to include a sibling of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant below the age of 18.

Each applicant is charged a $1,000 processing fee and there are due diligence fees for dependents aged 16 and older: $7,500 for the primary applicant, and $4,000 for any dependent older than 16.

Applicants can, alternatively, invest in government-approved real estate projects:

The $200,000 investment must be held either three years from the date your citizenship is granted or, if the future purchaser is also a citizenship by investment applicant, five years from the date your citizenship is granted. 

The Real Estate Investment option has non-refundable government fees, amounts varying based on the number of applicants: 

$25,000 for a single applicant

$35,000 for a family of up to four persons, including the main applicant and up to three dependents other than a dependent sibling. 

$50,000 for a family of up to six persons, including the main applicant and up to five dependents other than a dependent sibling.

$25,000 for any additional qualified dependent.

The processing fees and due diligence fees are charged exactly the same as they are for the donation option.

Program benefits

• Increased visa-free travel;
• Settlement rights in multiple countries (beyond the program country itself);
• Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen;
• Minimal physical presence requirements;
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship;
• Ability to include three or more generations of family members in the application;
• Lower taxes;
• Lower cost of living;
• Safety and security;
• Warm climate;
• Short processing time;
• English as official language

Requirements to qualify for citizenship

Make the initial payment to begin the application process and prepare the documentation requested for the application.

The government will begin their due diligence on you and additional adult dependents included in the application.

You will receive a preliminary approval after the due diligence has been completed.

The final qualifying investment amount will need to be paid to complete the process. After the transfer has been completed, you will be approved as a citizen and your new passports.

There is no requirement to visit Dominica and you are able to renew your passport at any consulate or embassy.

Applications for this program may be directed to:

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit

Legislation upon which this program is based:

Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act 2020 section 20