ABOUT

Known as “The Nature Island,” Dominica’s pristine tropical rainforests cover two-thirds of the island, and are home to 1,200 plant species. Rivers, lakes, streams, and waterfalls abound, fed by the island’s high annual rainfall. The climate is tropical and the terrain rugged and much of the island is covered in rainforest. There are many waterfalls and lakes and 365 rivers.

While the island’s volcanoes are inactive, Dominica is home to the world’s second-largest thermally active lake and boasts hot and cold Sulphur springs with healing properties.

Today, the Government of Dominica is investing heavily in tourism to drive economic development, focusing on the island’s unsurpassed natural beauty, and the popularity of diving, hiking, and eco-tours.

Key Advantages of Dominica

ADVANTAGES:

  • The most affordable option for a single applicant.
  • Adult passport validity – 10 years.
  • No physical residence or personal visit required.
  • Real Estate can be resold in 3 years to anyone or in 5 years to qualify a new purchaser for citizenship.

 

CHALLENGES:

  • Applicants from the following territories may be accepted based on enhanced individual screening by authorities: Iraq, Chechnya, Somalia, Yemen, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Sao Tome Principe (as of April 2018).
  • Underdeveloped Real Estate market and infrastructure. Limited constructed real estate investment options – most properties are sold off-plan.
  • No international airport – Limited accessibility via air.
  • The lowest number of visa-free countries among the 5 existing Caribbean Citizenship-by-Investment Programs.
  • The upfront government processing fee is due upon submission of the application and is non-refundable.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS

The Government Fund (GF) is a non-profit fund established for the purpose of funding public and private sector projects. Public projects include building of schools, renovation of the hospitals, building of a national Sports stadium and promotion of the Offshore Sector. With respect to private sector projects, government emphasis is on the tourism, information technology and agricultural sectors, which will be financed under the Program. Acquisition of citizenship under the GF investment option requires a contribution to the GF in the minimum sum of US$100,000 per application. The contribution is done in a form of a one-time payment and is non-refundable.

 

Citizenship Fees.

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Government Due Diligence Fees

(Fees are non refundable and are due upon submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit)
  • $7,500 principal applicant.
  • $4,000 spouse.
  • $0 each dependent child 0-15.
  • $4,000 each dependent child 16-30.
  • $4,000 each dependent parent over 55.
Minimum Investment

(Investment is due upon official approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Unit and is non-refundable)
  • $100,000 single applicant.
  • $175,000 applicant & spouse.
  • $200,000 applicant with up to 3 qualifying dependents regardless of age.
  • $25,000 for any additional qualifying dependent regardless of age.
Government Application Fees

(Non-refundable)

Government Fees due upon submission of the application:

  • $1,000 per application

A minimum investment of US$200,000 qualifies foreign nationals to obtain full citizenship and a passport for the Commonwealth of Dominica. The real estate investment route is the only option which enables investors to immediately claim domicile if desired and recover funds used to acquire citizenship. Investors have the option to rent their property through an experienced management company, earn monthly rental income, and sell the property once the 5-year mandatory holding period has expired. Terra Realty, a division of Corporate Solutions Ltd, provides expert, independent real estate advisory services to clients worldwide who are seeking Citizenship-by-Investment.

Once an applicant’s application for citizenship is approved in principle (approximately 60-90 days from the date of submission of documents to Government), and the requisite investment is made, the applicant, along with family members will become lifetime citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

There is no physical residency requirement associated with citizenship of Dominica. Applicants have the choice to either live in Dominica or abroad.

 

Investment Requirements – Real Estate.

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Government Due Diligence Fees

(Fees are due upon submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit and are non refundable)
  • 7,500 principal applicant.
  • $4,000 spouse.
  • $0 each dependent child 0-15.
  • $4,000 each dependent child 16-30.
  • $4,000 each dependent parent over 55.
Minimum Investment

(Investment is due upon official approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Unit and is non refundable)		Minimum $200,000 investment in approved real estate projects. Real Estate can be sold after 5 years to any subsequent buyer for citizenship.
Government Application Fees

(Fees apply in addition to the real estate investment paid to the Developer and are non refundable)

Government Fees due upon submission of the application:

  • $1,000 per application.
Government Fees due upon approval in principle:
  • $25,000 Single applicant.
  • $35,000 Main applicant with spouse.
  • $35,000 Main applicant with up to 3 dependents.
  • $50,000 Main applicant with up to 5 dependents.
  • $70,000 Main applicant with 6 dependents or more.
Donation to the GF

The Government Fund (GF) is a non-profit fund established for the purpose of funding public and private sector projects. Public projects include building of schools, renovation of the hospitals, building of a national Sports stadium and promotion of the Offshore Sector. With respect to private sector projects, government emphasis is on the tourism, information technology and agricultural sectors, which will be financed under the Program. Acquisition of citizenship under the GF investment option requires a contribution to the GF in the minimum sum of US$100,000 per application. The contribution is done in a form of a one-time payment and is non-refundable.

 

Citizenship Fees.

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Government Due Diligence Fees

(Fees are non refundable and are due upon submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit)
  • $7,500 principal applicant.
  • $4,000 spouse.
  • $0 each dependent child 0-15.
  • $4,000 each dependent child 16-30.
  • $4,000 each dependent parent over 55.
Minimum Investment

(Investment is due upon official approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Unit and is non-refundable)
  • $100,000 single applicant.
  • $175,000 applicant & spouse.
  • $200,000 applicant with up to 3 qualifying dependents regardless of age.
  • $25,000 for any additional qualifying dependent regardless of age.
Government Application Fees

(Non-refundable)

Government Fees due upon submission of the application:

  • $1,000 per application
Real Estate Investment

A minimum investment of US$200,000 qualifies foreign nationals to obtain full citizenship and a passport for the Commonwealth of Dominica. The real estate investment route is the only option which enables investors to immediately claim domicile if desired and recover funds used to acquire citizenship. Investors have the option to rent their property through an experienced management company, earn monthly rental income, and sell the property once the 5-year mandatory holding period has expired. Terra Realty, a division of Corporate Solutions Ltd, provides expert, independent real estate advisory services to clients worldwide who are seeking Citizenship-by-Investment.

Once an applicant’s application for citizenship is approved in principle (approximately 60-90 days from the date of submission of documents to Government), and the requisite investment is made, the applicant, along with family members will become lifetime citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

There is no physical residency requirement associated with citizenship of Dominica. Applicants have the choice to either live in Dominica or abroad.

 

Investment Requirements – Real Estate.

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Government Due Diligence Fees

(Fees are due upon submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit and are non refundable)
  • 7,500 principal applicant.
  • $4,000 spouse.
  • $0 each dependent child 0-15.
  • $4,000 each dependent child 16-30.
  • $4,000 each dependent parent over 55.
Minimum Investment

(Investment is due upon official approval in principle from the Citizenship by Investment Unit and is non refundable)		Minimum $200,000 investment in approved real estate projects. Real Estate can be sold after 5 years to any subsequent buyer for citizenship.
Government Application Fees

(Fees apply in addition to the real estate investment paid to the Developer and are non refundable)

Government Fees due upon submission of the application:

  • $1,000 per application.
Government Fees due upon approval in principle:
  • $25,000 Single applicant.
  • $35,000 Main applicant with spouse.
  • $35,000 Main applicant with up to 3 dependents.
  • $50,000 Main applicant with up to 5 dependents.
  • $70,000 Main applicant with 6 dependents or more.

CONTINENT
North America

CAPITAL
Roseau

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English

POPULATION
71,625

TOTAL AREA
750 km²

GDP
$688 million

VISA-FREE COUNTRIES
139

PASSPORT RANK
37th

CURRENCY
East Caribbean dollar (XCD)

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Yes

Process
PASSPORT VISA-FREE COUNTRIES