How much Dominica citizenship costs in 2026

8 min read · Published 6 October 2026

The lowest entry price in the Caribbean, $200,000 for one. But since 2026 the US has stopped issuing tourist visas to Dominica's citizens, and the programme is closed to Russian and Belarusian citizens.

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Key point	2026 figures
Minimum contribution	$200,000 for one, $250,000 for a family of up to 4
Applicant fees and due diligence	$10,000
Property instead of the contribution	from $200,000 plus a $75,000 government fee
Timeline	3-6 months
Interview	mandatory from age 16
Russian and Belarusian citizens	programme closed
Dual citizenship	allowed

Amounts checked: 2026-10-06

Dominica is the most affordable Caribbean citizenship by investment programme: the contribution starts at $200,000. It does not accept applications from Russian and Belarusian citizens. Their open options are Vanuatu citizenship and Turkish citizenship.

For everyone else the price of the passport is the contribution plus fees for processing, the interview and the certificate, due diligence for everyone from 16 and documents. Below are all the cost items, family amounts, timelines and what happens on refusal.

What the cost is made of

Cost item	Amount	Who pays
Economic Diversification Fund contribution	from $200,000	main applicant
Application processing	$1,000	once per application
Main applicant due diligence	$7,500	once per application
Due diligence, family member 16+	$4,000	each adult except the main applicant
Interview	$1,000	each adult
Naturalisation certificate	$500	each family member
Approved real estate instead of the contribution	from $200,000, held 3 years, 5 years on resale under the programme	main applicant
Government fee on the property route	$75,000 for one applicant	main applicant
Fourth and further family members	$25,000 under 18, $40,000 from 18	each beyond the core family
Medical certificates, apostilles and translations	from $300	each family member

Fees and due diligence are paid on filing, and the contribution only after approval. Buying property adds transaction taxes and charges.

Applications go only through a licensed agent: the citizenship by investment unit does not accept them directly.

The contribution starts at $200,000, but you pay it only after approval

The biggest losses in Dominica's programme come not from the contribution but from fees and due diligence on refusal: about $10,000 for the applicant and $5,500 for each family member from 16 are not refunded. Refusals come from unproven source of funds, a concealed visa refusal or citizenship of a restricted country. Murblz checks eligibility before filing, prepares source-of-funds documents and prepares you for the interview.

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How much Dominica citizenship costs per family member

The Economic Diversification Fund contribution is $200,000 for one applicant and $250,000 for a family of up to four. From the fourth family member on, the surcharge is $25,000 under 18 and $40,000 at 18 or over. Government fees cover processing, an interview from age 16 and the naturalisation certificate.

Who	Fund contribution	Government fees	Due diligence
Main applicant	$200,000	$2,500	$7,500
First three family members: contribution surcharge for all	$50,000	-	-
Spouse	in the surcharge	$1,500	$4,000
Child aged 16 or over	in the surcharge	$1,500	$4,000
Child under 16	in the surcharge	$500	none
Parent or grandparent	in the surcharge	$1,500	$4,000
Fourth and further family members under 18	$25,000	-	-
Fourth and further family members aged 18 or over	$40,000	-	-

We will calculate online the full cost for your family: the contribution, fees for each member and due diligence.

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How much it costs for a family of 2, 3 and 4

Family	Minimum
Two adults	from $265,500
Two adults and a child	from $266,000
Two adults and two children	from $266,500

The $250,000 contribution covers the applicant and three family members. Fees grow with each person: everyone from 16 pays for the interview and due diligence, and everyone pays for the naturalisation certificate.

What the cost does not include

medical certificates and tests;
apostilles, translations and police certificates;
taxes and charges on a property purchase, if you take that route;
enhanced due diligence, if ordered;
surcharges for family members beyond the core family;
flights, if you choose to attend the interview in person.

Timeline by step

Step	Time
Pre-check: eligibility and source of funds	1-2 weeks
Filing through a licensed agent and paying fees	2-4 weeks
Due diligence and interview	2-4 months
Approval and payment of the contribution	after the checks
Oath, naturalisation certificate and passport	2-4 weeks

The whole path usually takes 3-6 months. After citizenship you will have to visit: the Caribbean states agreed a common standard of at least 30 days on the island in the first 5 years.

Is money refunded if you are refused

The fund contribution is paid only after approval, so it is not lost if due diligence fails. Processing, interview and due diligence fees are not refunded.

On refusal the property stays yours, but for the programme it must be held 3 years, or 5 on resale under the programme.

Comparison with neighbouring programmes

Country	Route	Minimum for one	Time	Dual citizenship
Antigua and Barbuda	Government fund contribution	from $248,800	3-6 months	allowed
Grenada	Government fund contribution	from $244,000	4-9 months	allowed
Vanuatu	Government fund contribution under the DSP	from $135,000	Usually 1-3 months	allowed

Dominica is cheaper than Antigua, Grenada and St Kitts, and Caribbean timelines are similar. Caribbean programmes are closed to Russian and Belarusian citizens; the open alternative with a similar timeline is Vanuatu.

What changed for the Dominica passport in 2026

Since 1 January 2026 the US has suspended tourist, business, student and immigrant visas for Dominica's citizens. Visas already issued remain valid, and people holding another passport are not affected. The UK has required visas from Dominica's citizens since 19 July 2023.

On 30 December 2025 new EU rules on the visa suspension mechanism took effect: running a citizenship by investment programme became one of the grounds for a review. So weigh the low entry price against where the passport takes you today.

What Russian and Belarusian citizens can do

Russian and Belarusian citizens are on the list of nationalities Dominica does not accept, even with a second passport. A second passport for investment is open to them in Vanuatu, with no trip and in a few months, and in Turkey through a property purchase.

Documents and where to get them

passports, birth and marriage certificates with apostilles;
police certificates from your country of citizenship and every country where you lived more than 6 months;
a medical certificate and tests;
proof of source of funds: statements, asset sale contracts, tax returns;
a bank reference;
photos and forms for each family member.

Documents in other languages are translated into English. Certificates older than three to six months are usually asked to be replaced.

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FAQ

How much does Dominica citizenship cost in 2026?

The fund contribution is $200,000 for one or $250,000 for a family of up to four. On top come fees and due diligence: about $10,000 for the main applicant and $5,500 for each family member from 16.

Can Russian citizens get Dominica citizenship?

No, the programme does not accept Russian and Belarusian citizens, even with a second passport. The open alternatives are Vanuatu and Turkey.

Can you get Dominica citizenship through real estate?

Yes, approved property from $200,000 plus a $75,000 government fee for one applicant. The property must be held 3 years, or 5 on resale under the programme.

How much does Dominica citizenship cost for a family of four?

A $250,000 contribution for all plus fees and due diligence: about $10,000 for the applicant, $5,500 for each family member from 16 and $500 for a younger child.

Do Dominica citizens need a US visa?

Yes, and since 1 January 2026 the US has suspended tourist, business, student and immigrant visas for them. Visas already issued remain valid.

Is the money refunded on refusal?

The contribution is paid only after approval, so it is not lost. Processing, interview and due diligence fees are not refunded.

Do you have to go to Dominica?

Not before the passport. After citizenship the Caribbean states agreed a presence standard of at least 30 days on the island in the first 5 years.

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