One of the cheapest options in the Caribbean
Visa-free or visa on arrival access to 143 countries including European Union, United Kingdom, and recently China
Dominica’s currency, the East Caribbean dollar, is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate
No global income, dividends, wealth and inheritance tax
All family members can obtain citizenship within 1,5 months
Possibility to get long-term visas to the USA and Canada
Fully remote procedure
CITIZENSHIP-BY-INVESTMENTS PRESENTATION
Passport of Dominica can also be obtained by:
Also, citizenship can be inherited.
The Dominica’s program offers two investment options:
Investment in real estate
Invest in commercial real estate with a yield of 2-5% per annum. Starting investment — from $200,000. Resale is possible only after a five-year retention period.
Donation to the Economic Diversification Fund
Investment in a government fund. Completely non-refundable option with a starting price at $100,000
| Donation to the Fund | Investment in real estate | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment amount | From $100,000 | From $200,000 |
| Return on investment | No | Yes, 2-5% |
| Holding period | None, it's non-refundable contribution | At least three years |
| Notes | You can resell your real estate after five-year retention period |
Simple and clear process
1
Duration 1-2 daysFree preliminary check
We check your documentation for compliance with the requirements of the immigration services free of charge. We analyze investment funds transparency.
Result: background check report + signed contract.
2
Duration 2-3 daysSelection of investment options
You select the investment option that suits you best and our expert starts the process.
If you decide to obtain citizenship through investing in real estate, we will show you the property object and we will help you choose the right one from trusted developers.
3
Duration 10-12 working daysDocuments preparation and shipping to the citizenship agency
We take care of everything: we collect police clearance certificates, fill out government forms, notarize copies of all documents with a notary public, translate and apostille the entire package (all these services are paid separately) and then send it to the citizenship agency.
We submit your documents independently and fulfilling all requirements. We also control the progress of application consideration.
Result: Confirmation of documents received by the government.
4
Duration 3-6 monthsDue Diligence check
When the country's citizenship agency receives all the documents, the applicant's background check begins.
If additional documents are required during the verification, our lawyers will also resolve these requests.
5
Duration 3-5 monthsCase investigation
We wait for a positive verdict and receive the new documents together with you. If necessary, we also help with other operational, business, and even domestic issues (including arrangements of additional documents ).
You are not required to visit the island.
Result: Approval in principle is issued.
6
Receiving passports
When the investment and all the fees are paid, our lawyer in Dominica receives the certificate of citizenship and the passport. He then sends it either to one of our offices and we hand it over to you personally, or all the documents can be sent to you directly.
Free preliminary check
Duration 1-2 days
We check your documentation for compliance with the requirements of the immigration services free of charge. We analyze investment funds transparency.
Result: background check report + signed contract.
Selection of investment options
Duration 2-3 days
You select the investment option that suits you best and our expert starts the process.
If you decide to obtain citizenship through investing in real estate, we will show you the property object and we will help you choose the right one from trusted developers.
Documents preparation and shipping to the citizenship agency
Duration 10-12 working days
We take care of everything: we collect police clearance certificates, fill out government forms, notarize copies of all documents with a notary public, translate and apostille the entire package (all these services are paid separately) and then send it to the citizenship agency.
We submit your documents independently and fulfilling all requirements. We also control the progress of application consideration.
Result: Confirmation of documents received by the government.
Due Diligence check
Duration 3-6 months
When the country's citizenship agency receives all the documents, the applicant's background check begins.
If additional documents are required during the verification, our lawyers will also resolve these requests.
Case investigation
Duration 3-5 months
We wait for a positive verdict and receive the new documents together with you. If necessary, we also help with other operational, business, and even domestic issues (including arrangements of additional documents ).
You are not required to visit the island.
Result: Approval in principle is issued.
Receiving passports
When the investment and all the fees are paid, our lawyer in Dominica receives the certificate of citizenship and the passport. He then sends it either to one of our offices and we hand it over to you personally, or all the documents can be sent to you directly.
The passport is valid for 5 years. We will remind you about passport renewal 6 months before the end of its term.
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We described the procedure of obtaining a Dominica citizenship in every detail, dividing each step into stages, providing examples and photos of all the documents. These articles are also available in video format.
This guide will walk you through things to keep in mind, highlighting the most important advantages and differences of each country!
A spouse;
Children under 18 years of age who are not married and who are fully supported by the main applicant;
Children from 18 to 30 years old, unmarried, in full-time attendance at a recognized institution of higher learning, and fully financed by the main applicant;
Children who have a mental or physical disability, regardless of age;
Brothers and sisters of the main applicant under 25 years old who are single and have no children;
Parents of the main applicant and/or spouse over 55 years of age;
Former spouse cannot obtain citizenship.
Children from previous marriages can obtain citizenship. It’s obligatory to obtain the notarial consent of the second parent.
Financial dependence is confirmed by an extract on the transfer of funds (from the parent’s account to the child’s account), by a certificate of education, by the general address of registration.
A passport is issued for a period of 10 years for an adult and for 5 years for a child with its subsequent renewal for the same period.
A visit to Dominica is not required. However, it’s required to submit fingerprints. The procedure can be done at one of the certified agencies in your country. We help to arrange this process.
There are no requirements to reside in the country or to know the language.
No.
No, Dominica law allows dual citizenship.
No, information on you obtaining citizenship is not disclosed to third parties.
It’s obligatory to disclose information about your former visa rejections to these countries as hiding this information may affect the final decision. If your visa application wasn’t approved for some reason, apart from such significant violations as an expulsion from the country, violation of terms of stay, deportation, etc., you are safe to apply for a citizenship. At the same time, hiding this information when submitting a case can serve as a basis for rejecting the application.
Citizens of Dominica can apply for a long-term visa to the United States for the period of up to 10 years, with the right to stay in the country for up to 6 months a year. Visa may be obtained in one of the U.S. consulates.
Visa-free regime with the countries of the Schengen zone (you can stay for 90 days out of 180):
Visa-free travel to the UK (you can stay for 6 months a year):
No additional documents and prior registration required for crossing these borders.
Confirmation of employment and/or ownership of business is required. The following documents may be requested:
- certificate of salary, dividends received;
- certificate from the tax authorities;
- documents on the sale of real estate or other assets;
- an extract from the brokerage account on the sale of securities or income received;
- sale or gift contract;
- other documents confirming the acquisition of income.
One or several documents can be provided, the checklist is agreed when preparing the case.
No, unlike in the Vanuatu program, where funds can be transferred through a certified agent, funds must be transferred from a personal account to get a Dominica passport.
Non-residents only pay tax on profits earned in the state. The tax rate is 15%.
Hotel business and diving centers pay a reduced rate — up to 10%.
Offshore companies registered in the country receive a 20-year tax holiday and do not pay income tax, inheritance or wealth tax. Such companies pay for registration and an annual state fee.
There are no taxes on world income, dividends, wealth and inheritance.
To become a tax resident, you must reside on Dominica for at least 183 days.
It is possible to get a registration address (rental agreement and utility bill), driving license without the need of passing an exam if a valid driving license is available (a one-day visit is required), local phone number, social insurance number when you open a local company and payroll.
The minimum investment amount is $200,000.
In order to qualify for citizenship, you must hold authorised real estate for 3 years from the grant of citizenship. Furthermore, you may only resell that real estate under the CBI program after 5 years of receiving citizenship.
After choosing the real estate object, you must make an initial deposit of 10% to reserve the object. The remaining amount should be paid after the application for citizenship is approved by the government of Dominica.
Important: All funds (state fees) are transferred exclusively to the government account.
An applicant does not pass a due diligence check and their application for citizenship is rejected. An investor can also be deprived of the citizenship of Dominica if the status was obtained by providing false information, fraud or concealment of actual information.
By providing false information;
Existence of outstanding conviction or criminal proceedings for serious criminal offenses in any country of the world;
If the applicant poses a potential threat to public order, national security or the reputation of Dominica or any other country;
If your application for a visa to a country with which Dominica has a visa-free regime has been denied.
Passport of Dominica ranks 37th out of 106 in the ranking of the most influential passports of the world.
GDP 2022 - projected to be around $ 0,53 billion;
Population - 72,344 (as of 2022);
The capital is Roseau;
Sectors of the economy - offshore business, tourism, eco-tourism, agriculture;
Doing Business 2017 ranking - ranked 98 out of 190, according to the ease of doing business.
Dominica is also:
- Member of the British Commonwealth of Nations;
- Member of the Organization of American States;
- Member of International Organisation of the Francophonie:
- Member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States OECS;
- Member of the Caribbean Community CARICOM since May 1, 1974:
- Member of the World Trade Organization.
According to Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of Dominica, in October 2018, the government collected about $60 million to buy land for a new international airport. They achieved it by setting aside $5 million each month out of the income gained by the CBI program.
In 2021, for the second year in a row, the Dominica CBI program is recognized as the best by the global ranking “Citizenship by Investment Index.” The rating was conducted and published by Professional Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Financial Times.
In order to obtain a second Dominica passport, you should first contact an investment immigration agency. Their specialists will help you with the preparation of documents and will supervise the applicant throughout the entire process. Thus, the investor will be able to avoid unnecessary difficulties.
In addition, the investment immigration agency will preliminarily examine the applicant’s documents and advise what are the chances of obtaining Dominica citizenship.
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