DOMINICA CITIZENSHIP
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED FIRM
DOMINICA CITIZENSHIP
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED FIRM
The Commonwealth of Dominica passport is currently ranked as the 41st strongest passport in the world as the country was recently granted visa-free access to all Schengen States. It is considered the most economical second passport that allows visa-free access to the EU and the UK. You and your family will obtain an irrevocable dual citizenship and second passport without having to move away or renounce your current nationality.
The Citizenship By Investment Program of Commonwealth of Dominica was established in 1991. The program is defined in the constitution and laws of Dominica: Section 101 of the Constitution and section 8 of the Citizenship Act, Chapter 1:10 of the revised laws and section 20 (1) of the Citizenship Act 1991.
Instant and irrevocable second citizenship
Citizenship and second passport in 4 months
No need to reside in Dominica
Dual Nationality Allowed
Open to all nationalities
Instant travel to 122 countries
Lists include the Schengen States, the United Kingdom, and most British Commonwealth member countries
Reputable second passport easy to obtain visas when required
Generous tax regime - no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax
No personal income tax
No restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital
Generous incentive packages including corporate tax incentives, full exemption from import duties, tax relief benefits and export allowance
Currency pegged to US Dollar
Duty-Free Trading in the Caribbean
Spouse and children below 28 obtain a second passport
Parents from 55 years old can apply as dependents
Named one of the world’s happiest places to live
Incomparable lifestyle with a safe, stable and natural environment
International Education:
University of the West Indies (Open Campus), - Ross University (School of Medicine), - All Saints Medical University - The Archbold Tropical - Research and Education Center owned by Clemson University
The citizenship program of the Commonwealth of Dominica requires making an economic contribution to the country or an investment into a Government Approved Real Estate project.
The citizenship program of the Commonwealth of Dominica requires making an economic contribution to the country. This investment benefits the country’s social development programs and supports its financial security.
The non-refundable financial contribution varies depending on the number of applicants as follows:
CATEGORY A: Single Application | USD 100,000 |
CATEGORY B: Main Applicant plus spouse | USD 175,000 |
CATEGORY C: Main Applicant plus spouse and 2 dependents below the age of 18 | USD 200,000 |
Any additional dependant | USD 25,000 |
To qualify for Citizenship of Dominica under the Real Estate Option an applicant must invest in a Government authorized real estate project for a minimum value of USD 200,000
Government approved Real Estate Project | USD 200,000 |
Following approval of a real estate investment application, the following Government Fees are payable:
Main Applicant | USD 25,000 |
Main Applicant plus spouse | USD 35,000 |
Family of 4, including the main applicant. (spouse | USD 35,000 |
Family of 6, including the main applicant. (spouse and/or dependents up to the age of 27) | USD 50,000 |
Family of 7, including the main applicant. (spouse | USD 70,000 |
For a full breakdown of the government fees, due diligence fees and other fees payable under the Real Estate option, please contact us.
Client signs CI Retainer Agreement and pays the retainer invoice
File ready for submission. Payment of Government Processing Fees, Due Diligence, Citizenship Application, and Passport Fees.
The client pays the Submission invoice of CI Professional Fees.
Due Diligence results are ready and Citizenship approval is issued. In the case of Donation, the payment of stipulated investment amount is paid directly to the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
In the case of Real Estate, the investment is paid to the Government Escrow Account and Government Fees to CI.
The client pays the Approval invoice of CI Professional Fees.
Citizenship Certificates are issued and CI obtains the passports, which are then delivered to the client in their home country.
VISA-FREE TRAVEL TO 122 COUNTRIES
Antigua & Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia*
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Nicaragua*
Panama
Peru
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
Botswana
Cape Verde*
Comoros*
Djibouti*
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau*
Kenya
Lesotho
Madagascar*
Malawi
Mauritania*
Mauritius
Mozambique*
Senegal*
Seychelles*
Somalia*
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo*
Uganda*
Zambia
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland (Rep.)
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Vatican
Armenia*
Bangladesh*
Cambodia*
Hong Kong*
Indonesia
Israel
Iran*
Jordan*
Laos*
Macau*
Malaysia
Maldives*
Nepal*
Palestinian Territories
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Timor Leste*
Fiji
Micronesia
Palau*
Samoa*
Solomon Isl.*
Tonga*
Tuvalu*
Vanuatu
Australia – Online Visitor e600 visa
Bahrain
Gabon
Georgia
India
Sri Lanka
Turkey
Zimbabwe
* Visa on arrival
The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.
The Commonwealth of Dominica has been an independent nation state since 1979. The island is part of the Lesser Antilles, located 2,000 km to the southeast of Miami between the two French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Dominica is part of the Commonwealth and is a well-functioning democracy based on the British parliamentary system. The official and business language is English. The Creole language is also spoken and people fluent in this language can converse with French speakers. Dominica is a member of the United Nations (UN), the British Commonwealth, the Organization of American States (OAS), CARICOM and various other international organizations. The Commonwealth of Dominica has an estimated population of 72,500.
Dominica’s citizenship by investment program proved to be an extremely beneficial system that attracted plenty of foreign investments that contributed to the country’s economy. Investors and their families were given a second passport upon investing and growing Dominica’s economy. Dominica has granted thousands of second passports for worldwide investors since the inception of the Government’s Citizenship by Investment Unit.
To know more about investing in Dominica’s second passport and dual citizenship program, please contact us or send a call back request and one of our specialists will contact you to discuss your needs.