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Dominica

Passport rank
34
Visa-free countries
144
Residency
No
Citizenship
Yes

Acquisition: -

Capital required: -

Acquisition: 2-3 months

Capital required: $100,000

About Dominica Citizenship and Residency

Dominica offers citizenship by investment programs. under § 101 of the nation’s constitution and § 8 and 20 of the Citizenship Act.  Dominica Citizenship by investment program offers a quick route to acquiring second citizenship and visa-free access to over 143 countries worldwide in a matter of 2-3 months.

Investment options available to acquire the citizenship and passport of Dominica. 

 

  • The Economic Diversification Fund

-A non-refundable contribution depending on the number of dependents included in the application:

-A donation for the amount of USD 100,000 will be required for a solo applicant.

-A contribution for the amount of USD 150,000 covering spouse and the main applicant. 

-A donation for the amount of USD 175,000 covering a family of up to 4 members will be required

-A contribution for the amount of USD 25,000 will be required for each additional dependent, other than siblings.

-A donation for the amount of USD 25,000 will be required for dependant siblings under the age of 18 and an amount of USD 50,000 will be required for dependant siblings between the ages of 18 to 25.

 

Investment in Real Estate

-The applicant must invest in a government-approved real estate project within Dominica at a minimum value of US $200,000.

-The investor must hold the property for at least three (3) years from the grant of citizenship.

-One may only re-sell that real estate under the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program after five (5) years of acquiring citizenship.

The following government fees will also be applicable depending upon the number of dependents included in the application:

-Single applicant – US $25,000

-Main applicant and spouse – US $35,000

-Family up to four – US $35,000

-Family up to six – US $50,000

-Family of seven or more – US $70,000

The above fees do not include dependent siblings.

For Dependent siblings:

-Below the age of 18 – US $25,000 per applicant

-Age 18 to 25 – US $50,000 per applicant

Additional Fees:

-Processing per application – US $1000

-Due diligence for the main applicant – US $7,500

-Due diligence for a spouse – US $4,000

-Due diligence for dependents above 16 years old – US $4,000 per applicant

-Certificate of Naturalization – US $250 per applicant

 

Benefits Of The Dominica Citizenship By Investment Program

  • Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 146 destinations worldwide
  • Ability to include a spouse, children under 31, unmarried siblings under 26, and parents and grandparents of any age, as well as to add dependents after citizenship has been granted to the main applicant
  • Citizenship by descent available for future generations
  • Right to live, work, and study in Dominica.
  • No restrictions on dual citizenship in Dominica
  • No minimum stay required

 

Dominica Citizenship Requirements And Qualifications

– The main applicant must be 18 years old or older.
– The main applicant must prove that they have enough funds to make the required investment, and prove the legal source of these funds.
– Main applicant and dependents do not suffer contagious diseases and/or serious health problems.
– The applicant also should have a Clean Criminal Record.
– The applicant should not to be the subject of a criminal investigation.
– The applicant should not to be considered a potential national security risk.
– The applicant should not to be involved in any activity likely to cause disrepute to Dominica.

Steps And Timeline

  • STEP #1: Consulting the Citizenship Advisers
  • STEP #2: Choosing the Investment Options
  • STEP #3: Preparation of necessary documents
  • STEP #4: Submission of the application
  • STEP #5: Processing the application submitted
  • STEP #6: Receiving the pre-approval
  • STEP #7: Completing the investment

Citizenship advisers will evaluate your circumstances and assist you in selecting investment options most suitable for you, matching the required criteria to ensure a successful application. Citizenship by investment in Dominica is available through two options. To qualify for citizenship, you can either donate up to $100,000 to the government or by purchasing real estate on the island starting from $200,000. Experienced citizenship advisers will collect and check all the documents for compliance and ensure all requirements are met.

Once all your original documents are collected and sent to us, citizenship specialists will review your file and prepare it for submission. The complete file will be submitted to the Government of Dominica via an authorized local agent, as required by law. Each application is vetted by the Government through a thorough due diligence background check, during which time submitted information is examined and verified. There is currently no interview requirement.

Once the application is reviewed by the Government and the decision is made, the applicant will be issued a letter advising of the decision. Once your application has been approved, you will be required to transfer the final amount under your chosen option (non-refundable contribution or purchase price of the property) to Dominica.

Dominica’s citizenship application is usually reviewed in just 2 months. Upon completion of the investment, your citizenship certificate will be issued, and your passport application submitted on your behalf. No visit to Dominica is required at this stage, your passport will be couriered to your preferred address.

 

Our Services

Privacy World offers its services to anyone, not only looking to obtain residency and/or citizenship processes but our experts figure out legal ways to:

  • Find the best solution for your needs.
  • Identify and deploy a strategy to help you accomplish your goals.
  • Activate our network of people in the country where you need help without having you search for the best solution or lawyer. We only work with licensed people in every country whom we carefully vet and pass our guidelines and principles of privacy we stand for.
  • Focus on cutting through the red tape and to expedite your process.
  • Provide proper communication with you about your case.
    …. and above all: Offer you legal strategies to provide additional layers of privacy for your identity, while obtaining your residency or citizenship!

Privacy World can also help you with incorporating your company in Dominica, assisting in getting you settled in the country and coordinating with you so that this experience will be less of a hassle.

Want Privacy World to handle your case? Have any questions? Contact us!

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FAQ’s

Dual citizenship is recognized in the country. You are not required to renounce your previous nationality to become a citizen of Dominica.

Yes, you can include qualified family members after obtaining citizenship. A family member can be a child not older than 18 years, a child up to 30 years old that is currently enrolled in an educational institution, a spouse, and parents above the age of 55.

You are not required to visit the country before or after obtaining your citizenship.

Currently, every citizen of the world is eligible to apply.

The Commonwealth of Dominica Government does not require you to pass any interviews, language tests, or have previous work experience to apply for this program.

Individuals resident or ordinarily resident in Dominica are subject to personal income tax on a worldwide basis.
Individuals resident but not ordinarily resident are subject to personal income tax on their Dominica-sourced income and foreign-sourced income remitted to the country.

Individual non-residents are taxed on their income from Dominican sources and income from foreign sources remitted to the country.

There are no physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly.

Yes, but you must hold the investment for at least 5- years before it can be resold to another CIP investor. The investment can be sold to a non-Dominica CIP buyer after 3 years instead of 5 years.

Yes, as long as you held the property for the required number of years after obtaining your citizenship.

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