Dominica
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.
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 naturalization program based on the law & guaranteed by the Government. Your Dominica citizenship is for a lifetime and may not be revoked, regardless of changes of officials or the Dominica governmental policy.
Requirements
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
• An unmarried daughter of the main applicant or spouse, who is under 25 years old and who is living with and fully supported by the main applicant or spouse
• Parents above 65 years of age
*Parents and children older than 18 must be dependent on the main applicant.
Benefits
Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Visa-free travel
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 140 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, The Schengen area, and the United Kingdom.
Guaranteed by law
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 1993.
Tax relief
The Commonwealth of Dominica imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains.
Straightforward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of average 6 months to your new citizenship.
Minimal residency required
There are no physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly.