Dominica Citizenship by Investment

CAPITAL CITY: Roseau
CURRENCY: East Caribbean Dollar $ 
TIME ZONE: Eastern Caribbean Time Zone (UTC -04:00)                         
POPULATION: 72,703
TOTAL AREA: 750 km²
VISA FREE COUNTRIES: 144 Including Schengen Countries, Hong Kong & Singapore
LANGUAGES: English  
NEAREST COUNTRY: Martinique, Guadaloupe

• Timeline: 6-12 months
• Include family members (parents, grandparents, spouse and dependent children under the age of 30)
• 144 Visa-free destinations including the EU Schengen Zone, Hong Kong, and Singapore
• Dual-citizenship allowed
• Confidential Application Process;
• Minimal taxation

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme has been enacted since 1993 and is legally entrenched in the Dominican Constitution. This programme is based on Section 101 of the Constitution of Dominica and Sections 8 and 20 (1) of the Dominica Citizenship Act.

• Must be of good character and have a clean criminal record
• The applicant is also required to make an investment in Dominica and in this respect, there are two investment options:
  • A donation to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)
    ·       Main applicant: US$200,000
    ·       Main applicant + up to 3 dependants: US$250,000
    ·       Each additional dependant under 18: US$25,000
    ·       Each additional dependant aged 18 or over: US$40,000
  • Investment in Approved Real Estate
    This includes an investment in a government approved real estate project, with a minimum real estate investment of US$200,000
    Resale eligibility:
    ·       After 3 years on the open market
    ·       After 5 years to another CBI applicant
    Government Fees for Real Estate Option:
    ·       Single applicant: US$75,000
    ·       Main applicant + up to 3 dependants: US$100,000
    ·       Additional dependant under 18:US$25,000
    ·       Additional dependant aged 18 or over: US$40,000