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Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment

Program Overview

Minimum Investment

$200,000 Donation

Minimum Investment

$200,000 Real Estate

Time to Citizenship

6-8 Months

Visa Free Access

135+ Countries & Territories

Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Requirements

Introduced in 1993 by the government, the Commonwealth of Dominica citizenship by investment program is one of the longest-running programs in the world.

As an applicant, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good health and without a criminal record.

Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the Economic Diversification Fund of Dominica or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.

Main Applicant Requirements

  • 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • No criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks
  • Receive approval by the government
  • Confirmed investment sources

Eligible Dependents

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Adult children (biological or adopted) under 30 years of age, must be attending an institution of higher learning
  • Parents above 65 years of age

Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Benefits

Freedom of movement

Visa-free travel

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 135 countries and territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and The Schengen area.

Guaranteed by law

Guaranteed by law

The program is based on the law and is guaranteed by the government since 1993.

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Straightforward process

Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.

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Tax relief

The Commonwealth of Dominica imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains.

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Minimal residency required

There are no physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly.

Dual residency

Dual Citizenship permitted

There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.

Legal Basis

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Legal Basis in Commonwealth of Dominica

The Citizenship by Investment Program is set out in the regulations published pursuant to Section 101 of the Constitution and Sections 8 and 20 (1) of the Citizenship Act. This act stipulates that persons who have been a continuous resident in Dominica for five (5) years could apply for naturalisation and may be eligible for citizenship upon the prescribed payment of fees being paid. No applicants with criminal records will be approved for second citizenship in Dominica. All applicants must be at least 18 years old with good character and are willing to make the required investment in Dominica. The Dominica Economic Citizenship Program is a legal naturalisation program based on the law & guaranteed by the government since 1991. Your Dominica citizenship is for a lifetime and may not be revoked, regardless of changes of officials or the Dominica governmental policy.

Costs of Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment

To be eligible for citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica under its Citizenship by Investment Program, there are two options to choose from.
1) Donation - Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)
To qualify for citizenship under this investment option, there are three investment categories with different contribution amounts, based on the number of dependents included in the application, which are the following:

Single Applicant

USD 200,000

Main applicant with up to 3 dependents

USD 250,000

Each additional qualified dependent below the age of 18

USD 25,000

Each additional qualified dependent above the age of 18

USD 40,000

2) Real Estate Investment
Investment in real estate through one of the Government approved real estate asset classes: freehold property with title deed; hotel shares; fractional ownership or land.

Minimum investment

USD 200,000

Government Fees
In addition to the purchase of real estate, there are government fees to be paid:

Main applicant

USD 75,000

Main Applicant with up to 3 dependents

USD 100,000

Each additional qualified dependent below the age of 18

USD 25,000

Each additional qualified dependent above the age of 18

USD 40,000

Due Diligence & Background Checks
There are compulsory background checks payable to the government preferred due diligence agency that will use Interpol, World-Check and other government agencies to screen applicants based on their application.

Main applicant

USD 7,500

Spouse

USD 4,000

Dependents over 16 years

USD 4,000

Enhanced Due Diligence (Iranian Applicants)
Enhanced due diligence is applied on Iranian applicants. This includes applicants who are citizens of or domiciled in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iranian applicants are required to pay the following enhanced due diligence fees:

Main applicant

USD 25,000

Spouse

USD 15,000

Each Dependent aged 16 and above

USD 15,000

Each Dependent aged 12 to 15

USD 10,000

Mandatory Interview
The Interview is conducted by an independent professional firm commissioned by the CIU, either virtually, or in person. The Interview must be attended by: • Every main applicant in process • A dependant of a main applicant in process aged 16 years or over, if deemed necessary

Interview fee for each applicant aged above 16

USD 1,000

Additional costs
Here are the additional costs:

Processing fees per application

USD 1,000

Certificate of Naturalization per person

USD 500

Application Process For Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment

The expected timeframe for the application process is 6 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. Savory and Partners collaborates with the government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.

Application Process

6 months

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  • Step 1
    Savory & Partners will pre-screen your passport for government pre-approval. A down payment for professional fees will be applicable in order to start your application.
  • Step 2
    Savory & Partners professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the government checklist.
  • Step 3
    Your application is then submitted together with due diligence fees.
  • Step 4
    Due diligence report is issued to the government. Based on the report the government makes its decision on your Citizenship application. Once accepted you are invited to pay the donation.
  • Step 5
    A citizenship certificate and passport are issued in your name. The balance of the professional fees is then paid.
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Visa-free Countries for Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship

Offering visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 countries, a passport from the Commonwealth of Dominica will also grant you access to other territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Schengen Area. Ranking as the 33rd most powerful passport in the world according to the Passport Index 2021, your dependents and immediate family will also be granted visa-free or visa-on-arrival to the following countries:

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries

140+ Countries & Territories

Visa-free access (111 countries & territories)

  • Andorra
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Aruba
  • Austria
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Bulgaria
  • Cayman Islands
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French West Indies
  • Gambia
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Latvia
  • Lesotho
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Netherlands
  • New Caledonia
  • Norway
  • Palestinian Territories
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Reunion
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • San Marino
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • St. Helena
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Pierre and Miquelon
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Tanzania
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Ukraine
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Zambia

Visa on arrival (27 countries & territories)

  • Armenia
  • Bangladesh
  • Bolivia
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Cape Verde
  • Comoros
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Jordan
  • Laos
  • Madagascar
  • Maldives
  • Mauritania
  • Mozambique
  • Nepal
  • Nicaragua
  • Niue
  • Palau
  • Samoa
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Solomon Islands
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu

(eTA) access (3 countries & territories)

  • Kenya
  • South Korea
  • Sri Lanka

e-Visa (35 countries & territories)

  • Albania
  • Australia
  • Bahrain
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cameroon
  • Congo (Dem. Rep.)
  • Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Georgia
  • Guinea
  • India
  • Iran
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Libya
  • Mongolia
  • Nigeria
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • South Sudan
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Thailand
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Vietnam
  • Zimbabwe

Client Success Stories

Success Stories - A safe and bright future

The problem

Our Indian client, a business owner and single parent was looking for long-term residency in a country that would ensure quality education and safety for his daughter. With a successful business set-up in his home country, he could not consider relocating as it would limit his growth opportunities. At the same time, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter ensuring world-class education but was also wary about her well-being and safety. Above all, recently divorced, it was challenging for the client to procure documents for his daughter.

The solution

When the client approached Savory & Partners, we considered the many sentiments involved including that of a father, a dedicated businessman and a single parent. We understood his requirement and prepared a strategy that would not only serve his personal life positively but would see his business grow by leaps.

We recommended Portugal, not just for the simplicity of obtaining a residence permit but its exceptional education system and healthcare. Portugal is known for its outstanding higher education institutions.

Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available. The passive income - the D7 visa, the newly christened Digital Nomad Visa and the option that is tailor-made for businessowners - the Portuguese D2 visa.

Our client could fulfill his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal.

With residential flexibility of the Golden Visa, his daughter could relocate to Portugal immediately and he could fulfil his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company back home without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal. As of 2021, Portugal is globally ranked in the top ten in terms of ease of registering a company. Meaning our client would not only go ahead and bring his existing business to Portugal but could venture into new business opportunities across Europe.

Approaching Savory & Partners to undertake his residency application ensured that the client would have all the necessary documents for himself and his daughter ready on time. Our agents oversaw that all requirements for a successful due diligence were also fulfilled.

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Content

  • Commonwealth of Dominica Country profile
  • Benefits of the program
  • Investment requirements
  • Investment process

Length

4 pages

Language

English & Arabic

size

1 mb

ABOUT COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA

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CAPITAL

Roseau

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TOTAL AREA

750 km²

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POPULATION

73,386

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LANGUAGE(S)

English/French Patois

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CURRENCY

East Caribbean Dollars (XCD)

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EXCHANGE RATE

1 XCD = 0.37 USD

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GDP – PER CAPITA (2022)

USD 8,351

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GDP – TOTAL (2022)

USD 607.4 million

About the Commonwealth of Dominica

Located in the Caribbean Basin, Dominica is an island lying between the French overseas territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

The country is a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth of Nations with the president as the head of state and the Prime Minister heading the cabinet.

The Country was the last island in the Caribbean to be colonised by Europe.

Though the island gained its independence in 1978, it is still part of the British Commonwealth. The economy was drastically amplified shortly after receiving its autonomy when a corrupt administration was replaced by Mary Eugenia Charles, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean.

Dominica is associated and member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). In an effort to diversify the economy, the government inspires investments in non-traditional agricultural exports.

The Country, known as “The Nature Island of the Caribbean” due to its lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive natural park system.

Although the island is vulnerable to hurricanes, Country experiences tropical weather almost all year-round.

Where is the Comonwealth of Dominica?

Dominica is an island in the Caribbean Sea, located about halfway between the French islands of Guadeloupe (to the north) and Martinique (to the south).

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