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Dominica is among the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. However, the physical surroundings are not the only reason for obtaining Dominica citizenship.
Certainly, Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program has straightforward requirements and offers many benefits.
Read moreDominican CBI helped fund the Housing Recovery Project, where over 600 homes were built to accommodate residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Maria. It has also bankrolled the Future Housing Program, to make more affordable property available to younger generations.
To apply for the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program, applicants must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND other requirements:
The first Citizenship by Investment option is an EDF contribution of $200,000 for you as a solo applicant. It rises to $250,000 if you add up to 3 qualifying dependants. An additional dependant under the age of 18, meanwhile, will incur an extra $25,000 charge. If they’re over 18, that rises to $40,000.
In addition to these financial considerations, you must also pay processing fees of $1,000 per application, as well as due diligence fees of $7,500 for you, $4,000 for your spouse, and $4,000 for your dependents 16 and above. Moreover, there are additional $250 Certificate of Naturalization fees, as well as $1,000 interview fees per interview.
The second way you can fulfil the Dominica citizenship requirements is to purchase property valued at least $200,000 in a government-approved real estate development. You must maintain the real estate investment for at least three years. The property will be eligible for resale under the citizenship program after five years.
There are additional Government Fees of $75,000 for you as a single applicant, $100,000 for you and up to 3 qualifying dependants. There is an additional charge of $25,000 to pay for any extra dependants you add under the age of 18 and $40,000 for those aged 18+.
To qualify for the Dominica Citizenship By Investment Program you must:
Firstly, sign an oath of allegiance to the Commonwealth of Dominica before a notary public, justice of the peace, or commissioner of oaths. Furthermore, while you do not have to move to Dominica to become a citizen, there is no personal income, wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax for residents.
The Latitude Group is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. Our IMC-certified professionals are specialists in cross jurisdictional citizenship and residence planning. Moreover, we have more collective invesment migration industry experience than any other international firm.
The Latitude Group is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. Our IMC-certified professionals are specialists in cross jurisdictional citizenship and residence planning. Moreover, we have more collective invesment migration industry experience than any other international firm.
Firstly, we commence our process with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the Initial Latitude due diligence. Following the successful screening, we will provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.
Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, subsequently, our case processing team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. Additionally, if you make a property investment, you will need to execute a sales and purchase agreement with the developer. Furthermore, we will liaise with the property developer and the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) on your behalf.
Before submitting your documents, we comprehensively review your application to ensure your file complies with the CBIU's requirements. Subsequently, our case processing team will complete its final checks before submitting the relevant forms.
Following this initial review process, the CBIU will undertake its own due diligence on you, the main applicant, and all dependants aged 12 and above. In addition, you and all dependants over the age of 16 will have to attend a mandatory interview, which can be done in person or online.
We will continue to work closely with the CBIU throughout the process to ensure your application is timely and efficiently processed. Once the CBIU has completed their review of the paperwork, we move on to the next stage.
The CBIU will assess your application. Upon approval, you must make all necessary contributions and pay any applicable government fees. Following the completion of these final payments, the CBIU will send out Certificates of Naturalization.
Think Dominica, think luscious green landscapes and serene, sandy beaches. As well as its tax benefits, Dominican citizenship is a passport to a country of unparalleled beauty.
Dominica’s an island of remarkably unspoiled land, where lush, green forests roll across hills that stretch from shore to shore. English is the nation’s official language, but most locals also speak French.
As a member of CARICOM, Dominican citizens can travel freely within the 20 countries. Among many other Dominica citizenship benefits, Dominican passport holders can also travel visa-free to 144 countries, including China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
You will also receive additional identification documents with biometrics, including a national ID, a tax ID, and a driver’s license.
To qualify for a Dominica passport, firstly, you must be over 18 years of age, secondly, be of outstanding character, thirdly, be in good health, and fourthly, have a clean criminal record.
Furthermore, you must also be able to prove that you have sufficient funds to make the required financial investment, whether that be through a donation or a real estate investment.
You can receive your Dominica passport between 6 and 9 months after applying for citizenship.
There are two ways to obtain Dominica nationality. To elaborate, you must be able to fulfill one of these requirements:
No. You do not need to live in Dominica before or after you receive citizenship.
You may include the following in your Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program application:
Your Dominican passport will remain valid for 10 years before it needs to be renewed. But passports issued to children under 16 years old are only valid for five years, so will need to be renewed more frequently. As of July 2021, biometric passports will also be available to those with Dominican citizenship.
No. Dominica’s CBIU will still process your application if you are not a native English speaker.
Once you gain Dominican nationality, you can then pass on your citizenship status by marriage, as well as to future generations by descent.
The Latitude Group is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. Our IMC-certified professionals are specialists in cross jurisdictional citizenship and residence planning. Moreover, we have more collective invesment migration industry experience than any other international firm.