Dominica grants citizenship to applicants who make an approved economic contribution and pass strict due diligence. The Citizenship by Investment Unit administers the programme.
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.
Dominica, known as the Nature Isle, has run a citizenship by investment programme since 1993. Approved applicants and qualifying family members can obtain citizenship and a passport without a residence requirement before approval. The Citizenship by Investment Unit, or CBIU, is the official authority.
Recent reforms raised the entry contribution and added compliance steps such as a mandatory interview and biometric data collection. The figures below are indicative and current as of the date shown. Verify the live rules with the CBIU.
Two routes qualify. The first is a contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, a government fund that supports national projects. The second is the purchase of government approved real estate, held for a minimum period that the authority sets. Each route carries government fees and due diligence fees in addition to the headline amount.
Processing depends on the completeness of your file, the outcome of due diligence, and current demand. Applicants should plan for document preparation, the mandatory interview, and biometric steps. Confirm the current processing window with the CBIU.
The table shows indicative entry amounts by route. Government fees, due diligence fees, and professional costs are additional and rise with family size. The CBIU publishes the binding schedule.
Dominica citizenship gives a second passport and the ability to live in Dominica. Visa free or visa on arrival access depends on the current agreements each destination maintains, and these change. Some destinations have adjusted their treatment of Caribbean citizenship documents, so check entry rules for the countries you care about before relying on them.
| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Diversification Fund contribution | From 200,000 USD for a single applicant | Rises with family size. Government and due diligence fees apply |
| Approved real estate | From 200,000 USD | Held for a minimum period set by the authority |
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.
There is no residence requirement before approval. Confirm the current conditions with the CBIU.
Yes. Reforms introduced a mandatory interview for applicants from a set age, along with biometric data collection. Confirm the current age threshold and process with the CBIU.
Yes. The minimum contribution rose to 200,000 US dollars. Obtaining citizenship below the official minimum can lead to revocation. Confirm the live figure with the CBIU.
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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