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Dominica Citizenship by Investment

Nature Island passport from $200,000 with a strong global reputation.

Minimum investment
US$200,000
Visa waiver destinations
144
Processing
6 months
Visit / stay
Not required (in-person passport collection rule announced, not yet in force)

Buy online · 2026

Dominica Citizenship by Investment

Become a Citizen of Commonwealth of Dominica. Minimum investment US$200,000 onwards.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Passport6 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

Dominica, the 'Nature Island' of the Caribbean, has offered citizenship by investment since 1993 and is consistently rated one of the best-run programmes in the world. Investors qualify through a US$200,000 contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) or an investment of at least US$200,000 in government-approved real estate held for three years.

Applications are processed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) in around 6 months. Dominica's pricing already sits at the new regional ECCIRA minimum, so no price rise is expected from Caribbean harmonisation. No visit to Dominica is currently required; a rule requiring in-person passport collection has been announced but is not yet in force.

Key benefits

  1. One of the most affordable Caribbean passports, from US$200,000
  2. Visa waiver, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 144 destinations, including the Schengen Area, Switzerland, Singapore, South Korea, Brazil and China
  3. Operating since 1993, and frequently ranked at or near the top of the Financial Times' CBI Index
  4. Spouse, children, and parents or grandparents aged 55+ can be included
  5. Shortest real estate holding period in the Caribbean: 3 years
  6. No minimum stay in Dominica before or after citizenship
  7. No language, education or business-experience requirement
  8. Dual citizenship is permitted – you keep your current nationality
  9. Pricing already at the ECCIRA regional floor, protecting you from harmonisation price rises
  10. Clear, published rules on restricted nationalities and strong due diligence protect the passport's reputation
  11. Lifetime citizenship that passes to future generations
  12. English-speaking Commonwealth nation with an unspoilt natural environment

Investment options

Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)

Single applicant; higher for families.

US$200,000

Approved real estate

Held at least 3 years. Government fees from $75,000 per applicant.

US$200,000

Government & due diligence fees

Due diligence – main applicantUS$7,500
Due diligence – dependant 16+US$4,000
InterviewUS$1,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse, children, parents/grandparents 55+
Visit or residence
Not required (in-person passport collection rule announced, not yet in force)
Processing time
6 months
  • Pricing already at the ECCIRA $200k floor
  • Clearer restricted-nationality rules from 2026
  • No residence or language requirement

Dominica passport: travel access

144destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – visa required
  • Canada – visa required
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – visa required
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – no visa in advance
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – visa required
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – visa required
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Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 3 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Dominica citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Dominica Citizenship by Investment: FAQ

How much does the Dominica Citizenship by Investment cost?

The minimum investment is US$200,000. Available options: Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) (US$200,000); Approved real estate (US$200,000). Government and due diligence fees are charged on top – see the fee table above. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the Dominica Citizenship by Investment take?

Processing typically takes 6 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse, children, parents/grandparents 55+. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Dominica?

Not at the moment.

How many countries can I visit with a visa waiver on a Dominica passport?

A Dominica passport gives visa waiver, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 121 destinations. See the travel access section above for the full list and key destinations.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU).

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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