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Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Dominica offers citizenship through a government contribution or approved real estate. CIPS reviews the route against family composition, due diligence, travel plans and the stay rule that applies on the filing date before any funds are committed.
Program Type
Citizenship
Minimum Investment Required
USD 200,000 contribution (not an all-in cost)
Minimum Stay Required
No current requirement to live there
Family Inclusion
Spouse, qualifying children and parents. Age, dependency and relationship rules are checked for each person.
Why consider Dominica
Citizenship for the applicant and qualifying family, in one filing
The lowest published contribution floor among the five Eastern Caribbean programs
Contribution or approved real-estate routes
Dual citizenship is permitted
No current requirement to live in Dominica
Qualifying routes
Economic Diversification Fund contribution from USD 200,000
Approved real estate from USD 200,000, subject to a holding period
Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs apply. The figure above is the published program floor, not the amount the client should budget. Review the structure before any funds are committed.
How an application proceeds
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
Completion of the approved contribution or real-estate purchase, then certificate and passport.
What every applicant must be able to show
Valid identity and civil-status documents
A clean and fully disclosed personal background
Evidence supporting lawful source of funds and source of wealth
Completion of the qualifying contribution, investment, income or asset requirement
Medical, insurance, address, biometrics or other program-specific evidence where required
Ongoing compliance with holding periods, visits, renewals and reporting obligations
Practical notes
Dual citizenship is allowed.
Passports are issued after approval and after the investment is completed.
Some nationalities are restricted. This is checked at the first review.
The five Eastern Caribbean programs are moving toward a shared post-citizenship presence rule. A longer regional stay — often described as 30 days within five years — has been agreed in principle and is being written into national law. It should not be treated as already in force. Confirm the rule that applies to the filing date.
Questions
Is this an immediate passport?
No. Citizenship follows approval, due diligence and completion of the chosen route.
Who can be included?
Spouse, qualifying children and parents may be included if they meet the program rules. Each person is assessed separately.
Is the published minimum the total cost?
No. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs sit on top.
Do I have to live there?
There is no current requirement to live in Dominica. Confirm the stay rule that applies to the filing date, as a regional presence rule is being written into law.
How does CIPS help?
We clarify objectives, compare routes, prepare the file for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified local professional who files the application.