Dominica Citizenship by Investment in 2025

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program opens access to visa-free travel, financial benefits, and a secure second citizenship for the entire family in 2025. It is one of the oldest and most respected in the world. It has been operating since 1993 and is based on official legislation of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Dominica is an independent island nation in the Eastern Caribbean, part of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations. It is often called the “Nature Island” thanks to its tropical climate, national parks, and natural beauty. This Caribbean country offers foreign investors the opportunity to obtain citizenship in exchange for contributions to the state economy.

The citizenship-by-investment program was created to attract foreign capital to develop the country’s economy, infrastructure, and tourism sector. Over more than 30 years of operation, it has proven to be a reliable, transparent, and effective path to a second passport.

The program is regulated by the Dominica Citizenship Act and subsequent government regulations. Administration is handled by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU). All applications must be submitted only through licensed agents accredited by the government.

Key applicant requirements include:

– Age over 18 years.

– A clean criminal record and good reputation (no convictions or ongoing investigations). – Proof of legal source of funds.

– Good health, confirmed by medical certificates.

Importantly, Dominica allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their original nationality. Family members who may be included: spouse, children up to 30 years old (if financially dependent and unmarried), parents and grandparents over 65 years old, as well as unmarried siblings of the applicant or spouse under 25 years old, provided they are financially dependent.

Investment options for obtaining Dominica citizenship:

The program offers two main routes:

1. Contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF). This is a non-refundable contribution to the national fund that supports healthcare, education, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. Minimum amount: $200,000 for a single applicant, and $250,000 for a family of up to four people (applicant + spouse + 2 children). For additional family members, an extra $25,000 per person is added. The contribution is made only after receiving approval in principle.

2. Real estate investment. Purchase of government-approved real estate in Dominica worth at least $200,000. The property must be held for at least 3 years, and for 5 years if the investor intends to resell it to another participant in the program. In addition, government fees are charged: $25,000 for a single applicant, $35,000 for a family of up to four, $50,000 for a family of up to six, and $70,000 for a family of seven or more.

Both options require payment of due diligence fees, application fees, and certificate issuance fees.