The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has created an immigration program to channel capital into its national development (funding schools, hospital renovations, a sports stadium, and other public sector projects). The Economic Citizenship Program allows applicants to become citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica, without a residency requirement. Once Citizenship is granted, passports may be easily obtained.

WHY CHOOSE DOMINICA?

Officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, this beautiful island boasts pristine sandy beaches, lush green mountains, acres of unspoiled tropical rainforests, and some of the best diving and hiking in the Caribbean. A diverse blend of English, French, African and Carib peoples and cultures, Dominica is a politically and economically stable state with the lowest crime rate in the region. In addition, Dominica recognizes dual citizenship. The Economic Citizenship Program offers applicants a wealth of benefits and privileges:

• No physical residency requirements.
• Inclusion of dependent children under 30.
• Inclusion of unmarried daughters under 30 living with and fully supported by the main applicant.
• Inclusion of dependent parents and grandparents over 55.
• No education or managerial experience required.
• Visa-free travel to over 125 countries, including Europe’s Schengen zone, the U.K., Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Turkey.
• No taxes for nonresidents.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for citizenship in Dominica, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options below in addition to meeting the following criteria:

• The principal applicant must be over 18 years of age.
• To qualify as dependents, children must be unmarried and under age 18, or under age 28 and full-time students (financially dependent on the applicant).  Dependent parents and grandparents over age 55 may also apply.
• Applicants must make a one-time payment (either Single or Family category) to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
• Applicants must pass a Due Diligence examination, and have no criminal record.
• Applicants must be of outstanding character.
• Applicants must hold no criminal record.
• Applicants must have complete & pass a medical examination.
• Applicants have a basic knowledge of English.

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

1. Government Fund Donation

Single Applicant

A single applicant is required to make a nonrefundable contribution of US$100,000 to the Government Fund.

Family Application I

(Applicant + spouse)

A nonrefundable contribution of US$175,000 qualifies the main applicant and the applicant’s spouse.

Family Application II

(Applicant + up to three qualifying dependents)

A nonrefundable contribution of US$200,000 qualifies the main applicant and up to three dependents. An additional $25,000 is required for each additional dependent, other than a spouse.

2. Real Estate Investment

Applicants may purchase property valued at a minimum of US$200,000 in a government-approved real estate development. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of three years. If maintained and sold after five years, the property qualifies the next buyer for citizenship as well.

Nationals of the following countries and territories will be treated on a case-by-case basis: Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq, North Korea, Pakistan, Sao Tome Principe, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Yemen.

Exceptions are applicants who have been legal residents in other countries for 10 years or more and whose investment funds do not originate from one of the above-mentioned countries.

For more information about the Government of Dominica, please contact us!