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Dominica Citizenship by Investment for Chinese Nationals

Chinese nationals can acquire citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica through its Citizenship by Investment programme, by a government fund contribution or an approved real estate investment.

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Reference
Official authorityCitizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU), Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica
ProgrammeDominica Citizenship
For nationalityChinese
Information current as ofJune 2026
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Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 1 May 2026.

Eligibility for this nationality

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme is open to applicants of most nationalities, and Chinese citizens are eligible to apply. Approval depends on passing the programme's due diligence checks rather than on the applicant's nationality.

Applicants must be of good character, hold no disqualifying criminal record and show that their funds were lawfully obtained. Confirm the current eligibility rules with the official authority.

Routes

There are two main routes. The first is a non refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, which the government uses for public projects. The second is an investment in government approved real estate, which must be held for a set period before it can be sold.

Both routes require payment of due diligence, processing and government fees on top of the qualifying amount. Confirm the current structure with the official authority.

Timeline

Dominica processes applications through the Citizenship by Investment Unit, which carries out due diligence before a decision. Confirm current processing times with the official authority, since service standards change.

Costs

The headline cost is the fund contribution or the real estate investment, plus government and due diligence fees that scale with family size. The table sets out the structure. Verify every figure before acting.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Economic Diversification Fund, single applicantUSD 200,000Non refundable contribution
Approved real estateUSD 200,000Held for a set period before resale
Government and due diligence feesConfirm the current figure with the official authorityScale with family size and route

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU), Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can Chinese nationals apply for Dominica citizenship?

Yes. The programme accepts applicants of most nationalities, including Chinese citizens, subject to due diligence and a lawful source of funds.

What are the main investment options?

A non refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, or an investment in government approved real estate that must be held for a set period. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.

Does the family qualify together?

Applications can usually include a spouse and certain dependants, with fees that rise by family size. Confirm the current dependent rules with the official authority.

Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

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