What are the investment options under the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme?
- A direct contribution to the country’s Economic Diversification Fund
- A real estate investment in an Approved Project
Who is eligible for Dominica citizenship investment?
Applicants for citizenship should be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without a criminal record, and be able and willing to make the required contribution.
Individuals wishing to apply must engage with an Authorised Agent that assists and prepares the required forms and supporting documents.
With immediate effect, all nationals from Northern Iraq are banned from applying for the Citizenship by Investment programme of the Commonwealth of Dominica. This includes specific nationals from the Kurdistan region of Iraq, namely nationals from the cities of Erbil, Amedi, Dahuk, Kirkuk, Lalish, Raniya, Soran, Sulaymaniyah and Zakho.
Application from citizens of North Korea and Sudan will be refused unless the applicant has (1) not lived in these countries for at least ten years, (2) no substantial assets there, and (3) not performed any business or similar activity, in whole or in part, in or with the countries.
Enhanced due diligence may apply to all applicants who meet the above requirement, with the cost to be born on the applicant.
As of March 2022, the Unit will refuse the submission of any new applications submitted on behalf of Russian and Belarusian nationals with immediate effect.
Enhanced Due Diligence
From 17 July 2023 onwards, enhanced due diligence will be conducted on all Iranian applicants. Iranian applicants include:
- Applicants who are citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran; and
- Applicants who are domiciled in the Islamic Republic of Iran.Enhanced due diligence fees apply for all Iranian nationals.
Where do the funds invested go?
The funds generated from the EDF are used to support national growth in areas such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and climate change.
Which family members can I include in my application for Dominica citizenship?
You can include:
- A spouse of the main applicant;
- A child under 18 years of age of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;
- A child of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant between 18 and 30 years who is in attendance at a recognised institution of higher learning and substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;
- An unmarried daughter of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant who is under 25 years of age and is living with and fully supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;
- A child of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant who is 18 years of age or older and physically or mentally challenged and who is substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant;
- Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant above the age of 65 years who are substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant.
What does the due diligence process in Dominica entail?
You will be vetted by multiple entities:
- KYC (know-your-customer) checks performed by local authorised agents.
- Internal checks including AML (anti-money laundering) and CTF (counter-terrorism financing) vetting by the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
- Mandated international due diligence firms perform online and on-the-ground checks
- Regional and international crime prevention bodies check that you aren’t on any wanted or sanctions lists.
Is This Programme for Me?
The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme is a good value for money for both individual applicants and families looking to apply for second citizenship.
The following is also a good fit for the programme:
- Single professionals who want to broaden their horizons
- Families of four who would eventually like to add dependants such as grandparents
- Individuals looking to study abroad
- Digital nomads who want greater global mobility