Dominica Citizenship by Investment: Programme Guide

Launched in 1993, Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Programme allows eligible applicants to apply for citizenship through a qualifying contribution or approved investment. The process is subject to due diligence, source-of-funds checks, and government approval.

Eligibility criteria for potential applicants. To qualify, applicants generally need to:

• be over 18 years old;

• have no criminal record;

• prove that funds were legally acquired;

• pass the programme's due diligence checks.

A pre-application background check is conducted on applicants, including police-record checks from relevant countries of residence.

Family members may be included when they meet the programme's dependency and eligibility rules. The exact composition of the application affects government fees and document requirements.

Citizenship by investment is not an automatic outcome. Applicants must satisfy the programme requirements and receive approval before making the qualifying contribution or investment.

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme may support several planning goals for eligible families.

1. Increased global mobility. Citizenship can help families diversify their travel and residence options. Exact entry conditions depend on destination-country rules in force at the time of travel.

2. Tax planning context. Dominica has no capital gains or inheritance tax, but an investor's tax position depends on residence, source of income, assets, and rules in other jurisdictions. Tax advice should be taken before relying on any outcome.

3. US visitor visa eligibility. Dominica citizens may apply for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa to the United States, subject to US visa rules and approval. Since 1 January 2026, Presidential Proclamation 10998 has partially suspended US visa issuance to Dominica nationals, covering B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visas, and immigrant visas, with limited exceptions. From 2 April 2026, Dominica nationals applying for a B-1/B-2 visa have also been required to post a visa bond of USD 5,000 to 15,000.

4. Family security. A second citizenship can be part of a wider family security and contingency plan.

5. Economic participation. Approved applicants can contribute to Dominica through the EDF route or approved real estate investment.

The application process requires careful document preparation, due diligence, and compliance with government requirements.

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme has two primary routes for eligible applicants:

1. A non-refundable contribution. A single applicant can contribute to the Dominica Economic Diversification Fund from USD 200,000. The final amount and government fees depend on family composition and the application structure.

2. Real estate investment. Applicants can invest in a government-approved real estate project from USD 200,000.

In addition to the qualifying contribution or investment, applicants pay government, due diligence, certificate, passport, and other administrative fees. These amounts vary by family composition and route.

On the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) route, the government fees add up to at least USD 210,000 for a single applicant, USD 264,500 for a couple and USD 265,500 for a family of four. ^{[1]Dominica CBIU: S.R.O. No. 8 of 2024 [2]Dominica CBIU: Economic Diversification Fund} On the approved real estate route, the same three households come to at least USD 285,000, USD 314,500 and USD 315,500. ^{[1]Dominica CBIU: S.R.O. No. 8 of 2024 [3]Dominica CBIU: Real Estate}

Treat these as floors, not quotes. Passport fees and professional fees are outside them, every amount is subject to due diligence, and the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) of the Government of Dominica decides each application. Approval is not guaranteed.

The headline USD 200,000 is the price for one person. Once a spouse or child is added, the family package replaces that amount instead of sitting on top of it.

EDF route: non-refundable contribution

Figures in USD, as of 19 October 2026. The couple is a main applicant and a spouse. The family of four is two adults and two children under 16. One interview is counted per application.

The EDF is a contribution to the Government. You keep no asset, and the money does not come back.

Real estate route: approved project plus government fees

Same households, same assumptions, figures in USD as of 19 October 2026.

The USD 200,000 is the minimum price, so the property you buy may cost more. The unit must sit in a Cabinet-approved project. ^{[3]Dominica CBIU: Real Estate} Under the regulations you hold it for at least three years from the grant of citizenship, or five years if you sell it to a future applicant under the programme. ^{[1]Dominica CBIU: S.R.O. No. 8 of 2024} Unlike the EDF, this route leaves you with an asset, but you must keep it through the holding period.

Where the family totals move

The largest step is from single to couple, because the family package replaces the single amount. After that the totals barely move. The first three dependants share the package. ^{[1]Dominica CBIU: S.R.O. No. 8 of 2024} A child under 16 adds only the USD 500 Certificate of Naturalisation shown in the tables, which is why the family-of-four column carries two more certificates than the couple column. ^{[2]Dominica CBIU: Economic Diversification Fund}

Three situations push a household above these figures. A child aged 16 or 17 adds USD 4,000 in due diligence and may need a separate interview, which is charged again. ^{[4]Dominica CBIU: enhanced due diligence} Each additional dependant under 18 beyond the first three (for a couple with two children, a third child) adds USD 25,000. ^{[2]Dominica CBIU: Economic Diversification Fund} And nationals of countries gazetted for enhanced due diligence pay higher fees in place of the standard due diligence and interview fees: USD 25,000 for the main applicant, USD 15,000 for a spouse, USD 15,000 for each dependant aged 16 and over and USD 10,000 for each dependant aged 12 to 15. ^{[1]Dominica CBIU: S.R.O. No. 8 of 2024}

What the totals leave out

The totals count government fees only. Applications are filed through an Authorised Agent of the CBIU, so agent and legal fees come on top, together with document costs such as notarisation, apostilles, translations and courier charges. Passport fees are also excluded. Tax is outside these totals.

The tables are built from the Citizenship by Investment Regulations as amended by S.R.O. No. 8 of 2024 and the CBIU fee pages, checked on 19 October 2026. The CBIU can change fees by new regulation or notice, so confirm the current schedule before you budget. Regional comparisons are in our Caribbean citizenship by investment comparison, and a cross-programme view is in the guide to lower-cost golden visa programmes.

If you want the all-in figure for your own household, including your children's ages and your nationality, talk to My Golden Visa. A lawyer can price your family before you commit to a route.

The real estate route allows eligible applicants to invest in a government-approved project from USD 200,000.

High-end tourism. Approved real estate projects are commonly linked to Dominica's hospitality and tourism sector. Applicants should review the project, holding period, government fees, and resale conditions before choosing this route.

Global mobility. Acquiring Dominican citizenship can support increased global mobility, but entry conditions are set by destination countries and may change.

Passing citizenship to future generations may be possible under applicable nationality rules, but families should confirm the current legal requirements before applying.

Example of Investment Property in Dominica

Applicants need to submit legal and financial documents as part of the citizenship application process. Common document categories include:

• police records: clean criminal-record documents from relevant jurisdictions;

• evidence of source of funds: proof that the applicant's funds come from legal sources;

• health documents: medical forms and certificates required by the programme.

Additional documents may be required depending on the applicant's country of residence, family composition, and investment route. The government may also request further information during due diligence.

Approval is not guaranteed. The authorities assess each application and decide whether the applicant may proceed with the qualifying contribution or investment.

After citizenship approval, a passport may be issued as a travel document. Passport validity and renewal rules are administrative matters separate from the citizenship approval decision.

Passport renewal is a post-approval administrative process for citizens. Requirements, fees, and submission channels may change, so applicants should confirm the current procedure with official sources or qualified advisers before renewal.

Dominica citizenship by investment can be part of a wider family-security and geographic-diversification plan. Applicants should review eligibility, source-of-funds requirements, government fees, and approval conditions before applying.

The programme is subject to due diligence and government decision. Professional legal, tax, and investment advice is recommended before choosing a route.