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Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Program Overview
Minimum Investment
$200,000 Donation
Minimum Investment
$200,000 Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
6-8 Months
Visa Free Access
135+ Countries & Territories
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Requirements
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.
Main Applicant Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the government
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 30 years of age, must be attending an institution of higher learning
- Parents above 65 years of age
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Benefits
Visa-free travel
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 135 countries and territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and The Schengen area.
Guaranteed by law
The program is based on the law and is guaranteed by the government since 1993.
Straightforward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Tax relief
The Commonwealth of Dominica imposes minimal taxation, with an exception of no taxation on wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains.
Minimal residency required
There are no physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly.
Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
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Legal Basis in Commonwealth of Dominica
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 naturalisation 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 naturalisation 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.
Costs of Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment
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
Main applicant
USD 25,000
Spouse
USD 15,000
Each Dependent aged 16 and above
USD 15,000
Each Dependent aged 12 to 15
USD 10,000
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 For Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Application Process
6 months
- Step 1Savory & Partners will pre-screen your passport for government pre-approval. A down payment for professional fees will be applicable in order to start your application.
- Step 2Savory & Partners professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the government checklist.
- Step 3Your application is then submitted together with due diligence fees.
- Step 4Due diligence report is issued to the government. Based on the report the government makes its decision on your Citizenship application. Once accepted you are invited to pay the donation.
- Step 5A citizenship certificate and passport are issued in your name. The balance of the professional fees is then paid.
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Visa-free Countries for Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
140+ Countries & Territories
Visa-free access (111 countries & territories)
- Andorra
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Bulgaria
- Cayman Islands
- China
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French West Indies
- Gambia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- Norway
- Palestinian Territories
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- St. Helena
- St. Maarten
- St. Pierre and Miquelon
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Wallis and Futuna
- Zambia
Visa on arrival (27 countries & territories)
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Bolivia
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Guinea-Bissau
- Jordan
- Laos
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- Palau
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
(eTA) access (3 countries & territories)
- Kenya
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
e-Visa (35 countries & territories)
- Albania
- Australia
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Congo (Dem. Rep.)
- Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Guinea
- India
- Iran
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Libya
- Mongolia
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Sao Tome and Principe
- South Sudan
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Togo
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
Client Success Stories
Success Stories - A safe and bright future
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.
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Content
- Commonwealth of Dominica Country profile
- Benefits of the program
- Investment requirements
- Investment process
Length
4 pages
Language
English & Arabic
size
1 mb
ABOUT COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
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
About the Commonwealth of Dominica
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 Organisation 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.
Where is the Comonwealth of Dominica?
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).
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