Dominica citizenship by investment
Conditions, benefits, and a step-by-step guide. One of the oldest and most respected citizenship-by-investment programs in the world, operating since 1993.
Dominica is an independent island nation in the Eastern Caribbean, part of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations, often called the "Nature Island" for its tropical climate and natural beauty. The citizenship-by-investment program was created to attract foreign capital to develop the country's economy, infrastructure and tourism.
Legal framework
The program is regulated by the Dominica Citizenship Act and subsequent government regulations, administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU). All applications must be submitted only through licensed agents accredited by the government.
Applicant requirements
Applicants must be over 18, have a clean criminal record and good reputation, prove the legal source of funds, and confirm good health with medical certificates. Dominica allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their original nationality.
Family members who may be included
A spouse; children under 18; children aged 18-30 in higher education and fully supported by the applicant; unmarried daughters up to 25 living with and fully supported by the applicant; children over 18 with a physical or mental disability who are fully supported; and parents and grandparents aged 65 or over who are substantially supported.
Investment options
- Contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF). A non-refundable contribution supporting healthcare, education, infrastructure and renewable energy. Minimum $200,000 for a single applicant, $250,000 for a family of up to four; $25,000 extra for each additional dependant under 18 and $40,000 for each one aged 18 or over. Paid only after approval in principle.
- Real estate investment. Purchase of government-approved real estate worth at least $200,000, held for at least 3 years (5 years if reselling to another program participant). Government fees also apply: $75,000 for a single applicant, $100,000 for the main applicant with up to three dependants, plus $25,000 for each additional dependant under 18 and $40,000 for each one aged 18 or over.
Fees for due diligence, processing, the interview and the naturalisation certificate are set out in the cost section below. Applications can only be filed through a licensed agent accredited by the government.
Exact amounts and eligibility for your citizenship are confirmed on a free consultation.
Restricted nationalities
Citizens of Russia and Belarus, as well as Yemen and Northern Iraq, are barred from the programme outright, according to the list published by the government's Citizenship by Investment Unit. Citizens of Iran, North Korea and Sudan may apply only if they prove they have not lived in their country for the last 10 years, hold no substantial assets there and do no business with it; they face enhanced due diligence at their own cost. A second citizenship does not lift the ban: it applies to anyone holding a passport of a listed country. Fast passports for a government fund contribution without this restriction for Russians and Belarusians are offered by Vanuatu, and for a property purchase by Turkey.
Among the neighbouring islands, compare Grenada: its passport opens the way to the US E-2 visa, and the terms are on our page about residence and citizenship in Grenada.
How much Dominica citizenship costs in 2026
The minimum price of a Dominica passport is a $200,000 contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, and with government fees a single applicant pays about $210,000. The government sets every amount in US dollars.
| Payment | Fund route | Real estate route |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution or purchase | $200,000 for one, $250,000 for a family of up to 4 | property from $200,000, held for 3 years, 5 if resold under the programme |
| Government fee on property | none | $75,000 for one, $100,000 for a family of up to 4 |
| Each further family member | $25,000 under 18, $40,000 at 18 or over | $25,000 under 18, $40,000 at 18 or over |
| Processing | $1,000 per application | $1,000 per application |
| Due diligence | $7,500 main applicant, $4,000 each family member 16+ | same |
| Interview | $1,000 for everyone 16+ | same |
| Naturalisation certificate | $500 per person | $500 per person |
What else you pay for: the licensed agent you must file through, enhanced due diligence if ordered, apostilles and English translations. An apostille through Murblz costs from $150 per document, and an English translation at the Murblz translation bureau from $20 per page. Amounts follow the official fee table of the government's Citizenship by Investment Unit for 2026.
For a family, the total adds up the contribution, surcharges and fees for each person: rates per family member are in the table below, and we will calculate the full amount including the agent and our support in the chat.
The contribution is $200,000; a failed check costs fees and months
The contribution is paid only after approval, but due diligence and processing fees are not refunded on refusal, and reapplying means more months. Grounds for refusal include an unclear source of funds, inconsistencies at the interview and concealed facts. Murblz support removes these risks: before filing we check your nationality and background against the programme rules, collect source of funds documents, prepare you for the interview and run the application with a licensed agent. We guarantee professional work and a transparent process, and in most cases a result on the first filing.
The support fee depends on your family and the investment route; a manager will calculate it in the chat.
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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.
What documents you need
- A passport and a national passport or ID card for every applicant.
- Birth certificates and, for a family, marriage and children's birth certificates.
- Criminal record certificates from your country of citizenship and the countries you lived in.
- A medical certificate on the programme form.
- Source of funds documents: income, sale of a business or property, inheritance, bank statements.
- Programme forms and photos, and an oath of allegiance signed before a notary.
- For children aged 18-30, proof of studies and support; for parents and grandparents 65 or over, proof of support.
Documents not in English are translated into English and certified, and certificates from Hague Convention countries are apostilled. You do not need to travel to Dominica to apply: the interview is usually held online, and the oath is signed before a notary in your own country.
Why Dominica citizenship applications are refused
- A barred nationality. Russia, Belarus, Yemen and Northern Iraq are refused without review, and a second citizenship does not help.
- Due diligence. Sanctions, criminal cases, links to politically exposed persons or adverse public information end in refusal.
- Unclear source of funds. The contribution must be explained with documents: income, asset sales, inheritance. Transfers from third parties without explanation are not accepted.
- Inconsistencies at the interview. Your answers must match the forms and documents.
- Concealed facts. An undisclosed visa refusal, a former name or a conviction is found during checks and is in itself grounds for refusal.
The contribution is paid only after approval in principle, so a refusal costs the due diligence and processing fees, not $200,000.
Taxes for a Dominica passport holder
A Dominica passport does not add taxes by itself: living in a country, not citizenship, makes you tax resident. If you live elsewhere, you pay tax there, and a Dominica passport does not change that. How to choose a country of residence with favourable taxes is covered in taxes around the world.
Risks and what may change
The main risk of citizenship-by-investment programmes is how other countries react, not Dominica's own rules.
- The UK has required visas from Dominica nationals since 19 July 2023 and cited abuse of the programme as the reason: see the UK government's visa requirements list.
- The US suspended entry of Dominica nationals on visitor, business, student and immigrant visas from 1 January 2026 under the presidential proclamation of 16 December 2025; visas already issued remain valid.
- Visa-free Schengen access continues for now, but the EU monitors citizenship-by-investment schemes, and that is a risk for the future too.
In response, Dominica amended the programme on 14 October 2025, and the government announced plans to require successful applicants to collect their passports in person in the country. Before filing, we check the passport's current visa status.
Alternatives to Dominica citizenship
| Programme | How it differs |
|---|---|
| Vanuatu | government fund contribution, fast processing, open to Russian and Belarusian citizens |
| Turkey | citizenship for a property purchase |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | the oldest programme in the Caribbean |
| Saint Lucia | several investment options |
| Grenada | an E-2 investor visa treaty with the US |
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What changed in 2023-2026
- 19 July 2023. The UK introduced visas for Dominica nationals.
- 28 June 2024. New programme regulations took effect, and the minimum price rose to $200,000.
- 14 October 2025. Dominica amended its citizenship-by-investment programme.
- 1 January 2026. US restrictions on visitor, business, student and immigrant visas for Dominica nationals took effect.
What changed
- The US restricted visas over citizenship by investment. Before: Standard US visa processing. Now: Immigrant, tourist, business and student visas are suspended. Official source
- Selling citizenship became a ground to suspend visa-free travel. Before: Visa-free travel was suspended over irregular migration and security threats. Now: The EU can suspend visa-free travel for a country that sells citizenship without a genuine link. Official source
Advantages of Dominica citizenship by investment
Visa-free travel worldwide
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 144 countries, including all Schengen states, Singapore and Hong Kong. The UK requires a visa, and the US has suspended visitor and business visas for Dominica nationals.
Fast and transparent process
Average processing time is 4 to 6 months. Decisions depend on due diligence results rather than subjective factors.
Family citizenship
The program allows inclusion of a spouse, children up to 30, parents and grandparents, and dependent siblings. Citizenship is hereditary - children of new citizens automatically become citizens of Dominica.
Tax advantages, no residence requirement
No taxes on inheritance, gifts, or foreign income earned outside the country. There is no need to reside in Dominica before or after receiving citizenship.
How to obtain Dominica citizenship: step by step
Consultation and document preparation
Murblz specialists, together with a government-licensed agent, prepare your file: passports, birth and marriage certificates, police clearance certificates, proof of funds and medical certificates, and runs preliminary due diligence.
Submit the application and pay fees
The agent submits your application to the CBIU. Due diligence and application fees are paid at this stage, and background checks are run on the applicant and family.
Government decision
After 3 to 5 months the government issues a decision. If approved in principle, you receive an official letter confirming eligibility.
Make the investment
You transfer the EDF contribution or purchase real estate. All payments are made only after approval.
Naturalisation and passport issuance
After the investment is confirmed, certificates of naturalisation are issued and passports are produced and sent to the new citizens - no visit to Dominica required.
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