program
Minimum Investment
$200,000 Donation
Minimum Investment
$200,000 Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
6-8 Months
Visa Free Access
135+ Countries & Territories
Introduced in 1993 by the Government, the Commonwealth of Dominica citizenship by investment program is one of the longest-running programs in the world.
As an applicant, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good health and without a criminal record.
Additionally, you are required to make a non-refundable donation to the Economic Diversification Fund of Dominica or make an investment in government-approved real estate projects.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 135 countries and territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, The Schengen area, and the United Kingdom.
The program is based on the law and is guaranteed by the government since 1993.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
The Commonwealth of Dominica imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains.
There are no physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly.
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA | Citizenship by Investment
The Citizenship by Investment Program is set out in the regulations published pursuant to Section 101 of the Constitution and Sections 8 and 20 (1) of the Citizenship Act. This act stipulates that persons who have been a continuous resident in Dominica for five (5) years could apply for naturalization and may be eligible for citizenship upon the prescribed payment of fees being paid. No applicants with criminal records will be approved for second citizenship in Dominica. All applicants must be at least 18 years old with good character and are willing to make the required investment in Dominica. The Dominica Economic Citizenship Program is a legal naturalization program based on the law & guaranteed by the Government since 1991. Your Dominica citizenship is for a lifetime and may not be revoked, regardless of changes of officials or the Dominica governmental policy.
Single Applicant
USD 200,000
Main applicant with up to 3 dependents
USD 250,000
Each additional qualified dependent below the age of 18
USD 25,000
Each additional qualified dependent above the age of 18
USD 40,000
Minimum investment
USD 200,000
Main applicant
USD 75,000
Main Applicant with up to 3 dependents
USD 100,000
Each additional qualified dependent below the age of 18
USD 25,000
Each additional qualified dependent above the age of 18
USD 40,000
Main applicant
USD 7,500
Spouse
USD 4,000
Dependents over 16 years
USD 4,000
Interview fee for each applicant aged above 16
USD 1,000
Processing fees per application
USD 1,000
Certificate of Naturalization per person
USD 500
Application Process
6 months
PORTUGAL | RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
140+ Countries & Territories
The problem
Our Indian client, a business owner and single parent was looking for long-term residency in a country that would ensure quality education and safety for his daughter. With a successful business set-up in his home country, he could not consider relocating as it would limit his growth opportunities. At the same time, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter ensuring world-class education but was also wary about her well-being and safety. Above all, recently divorced, it was challenging for the client to procure documents for his daughter.
The solution
When the client approached Savory & Partners, we considered the many sentiments involved including that of a father, a dedicated businessman and a single parent. We understood his requirement and prepared a strategy that would not only serve his personal life positively but would see his business grow by leaps.
We recommended Portugal, not just for the simplicity of obtaining a residence permit but its exceptional education system and healthcare. Portugal is known for its outstanding higher education institutions.
Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available. The passive income - the D7 visa, the newly christened Digital Nomad Visa and the option that is tailor-made for businessowners - the Portuguese D2 visa.
Our client could fulfill his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal.
With residential flexibility of the Golden Visa, his daughter could relocate to Portugal immediately and he could fulfil his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company back home without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal. As of 2021, Portugal is globally ranked in the top ten in terms of ease of registering a company. Meaning our client would not only go ahead and bring his existing business to Portugal but could venture into new business opportunities across Europe.
Approaching Savory & Partners to undertake his residency application ensured that the client would have all the necessary documents for himself and his daughter ready on time. Our agents oversaw that all requirements for a successful due diligence were also fulfilled.
Content
Length
4 pages
Language
English & Arabic
size
1 mb
CAPITAL
Roseau
TOTAL AREA
750 km²
POPULATION
73,386
LANGUAGE(S)
English/French Patois
CURRENCY
East Caribbean Dollars (XCD)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 XCD = 0.37 USD
GDP – PER CAPITA (2022)
USD 8,351
GDP – TOTAL (2022)
USD 607.4 million
Located in the Caribbean Basin, Dominica is an island lying between the French overseas territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique.
The country is a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth of Nations with the president as the head of state and the Prime Minister heading the cabinet.
The Country was the last island in the Caribbean to be colonised by Europe.
Though the island gained its independence in 1978, it is still part of the British Commonwealth. The economy was drastically amplified shortly after receiving its autonomy when a corrupt administration was replaced by Mary Eugenia Charles, the first female prime minister in the Caribbean.
Dominica is associated and member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). In an effort to diversify the economy, the government inspires investments in non-traditional agricultural exports.
The Country, known as “The Nature Island of the Caribbean” due to its lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive natural park system.
Although the island is vulnerable to hurricanes, Country experiences tropical weather almost all year-round.
Dominica is an island in the Caribbean Sea, located about halfway between the French islands of Guadeloupe (to the north) and Martinique (to the south).
COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA | Citizenship by Investment