Caribbean
Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Dominica grants qualifying applicants citizenship through a contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund or an investment in approved real estate, while programme proceeds support national economic development.
A long-established Caribbean programme with no residence requirement
Dominica’s programme, launched in 1993, offers two principal routes: a contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund or approved real estate, each starting from USD 200,000 on the reference page.
There is no residence requirement. Filing preparation should also account for criminal history, relevant EU or UK visa refusals, nationality restrictions and complete evidence for included family members.
A Fund Contribution or Approved Real Estate
Economic Diversification Fund
From USD 200,000- A non-refundable contribution to the government fund.
- The contribution level varies with the family group.
Approved real estate
From USD 200,000- Investment must be made in an approved real-estate project.
- Holding and resale rules apply under the current programme.
Eligibility Requirements and Programme Features
Eligibility Requirements
- Main applicant aged 18 or above.
- No disqualifying criminal record and completion of the minimum investment.
- Applicants with relevant EU or UK visa refusals must first resolve the visa history described by the reference page.
- The reference page lists nationality restrictions for Northern Iraq, Yemen, Russia and Belarus, with separate conditional treatment for North Korea and Sudan; current rules must be reconfirmed before filing.
Programme Features
- Spouse, children, parents and grandparents may be included where eligible.
- Dual citizenship is accepted.
- Citizenship may pass to future generations.
- No residence requirement is highlighted by the programme.