Immigration to the Commonwealth of Dominica is through its Economic Citizenship Program. Once you become a citizen of the commonwealth under this program, your status is permanent, and you enjoy benefits such as being able to travel without a visa to over ninety countries. To qualify, applicants must make a non-refundable contribution of US$100,000 (single applicants) or US$20,000 (family of four). Once approved, passports will be issued to successful applicants good for ten years and which are easily renewable. Citizens of Dominica are not required to maintain physical residency and if they are not resident for tax purposes, they will not be charged personal income tax. Dominica citizens are also allowed to maintain dual citizenship. Mahandru Associates assist you in obtaining a Dominica citizenship by investment from Dubai.
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Dominica Economic Citizenship Program
The Commonwealth of Dominica, known as the Nature Island for its unspoiled
natural beauty, is a breathtaking island in the Caribbean. Dominica boasts pristine
sandy beaches, lush green mountains, acres of immaculate tropical rainforests, and
some of the best diving and hiking in the Caribbean.
Criteria for Qualification
To qualify for the Dominica Economic Citizenship Program, applicants must fulfill one
of the investment options in addition to meeting the following criteria:
- Character and Conduct: Be of outstanding character.
- Criminal Record: Hold no criminal record.
- Health: Be in excellent health.
- Language: Have a basic knowledge of English.
- Interview: Applicants 16 years and older must be interviewed as part of the due diligence process.
Why Choose Dominica?
Dominica is a diverse blend of English, French, African, and Carib peoples and
cultures, making it a unique and culturally rich destination. The country is also known
for its political and economic stability, with the lowest crime rate in the region. The
Economic Citizenship Program offers applicants a wealth of benefits and privileges:
- No Physical Residency Requirements: No need to reside in Dominica.
- Dependent Inclusion: Inclusion of dependent children up to 30 years old, unmarried daughters under 30 living with and fully supported by the main applicant, and dependent parents/grandparents over 65 years old.
- No Minimum Education or Experience Required: No minimum level of education or management experience required.
- Visa-Free Travel: Visa-free travel to over 130 countries, including Europe’s Schengen zone, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Turkey.
- No Taxes for Non-Residents: No taxes for non-residents.
Investment Options
The investment options for obtaining citizenship status in Dominica are as follows:
- Economic Diversification Fund Donation: A single applicant will be required to make an investment of US$100,000. A nonrefundable contribution of US$50,000 for a qualified spouse and US$25,000 per qualified dependent of the main applicant or the spouse.
- Real Estate Investment: Applicants may purchase property valued at a
minimum of US$200,000 in a government-approved real estate development.
The investment must be maintained for a minimum of three years. If
maintained for five years, property may be sold to another applicant.
Application Fees
Our Advisory fees are based on the number of dependents, country of origin, Residence and other retained services, as well as service and legal fees related to the submission of citizenship and passport application for the main applicant. The advisory fees are non-refundable and are payable in two equal installments. All application fees charged by the Dominica government are subject to change. Fees depend on the number of applicants and the complexity of the process. Please contact us if you have any questions or need more information.Additional FeesApplicants will need to pay any additional government, passport application and due diligence fees associated with their chosen investment and according to the number of dependents.
These fees include:
Government Real Estate Fees:
Single applicant: US$25,000
Family of up to 4 people (including main applicant and up to 3 dependents):
US$35,000
Family of up to 6 people (including main applicant and up to 5 dependents):
US$50,000
Family of 7 people or more (including main applicant and 6 or more
dependents): US$70,000
Processing and Due Diligence Fees:
US$1,000: Per application
US$7,500: Main applicant
US$4,000: Spouse
US$4,000: Dependent 16 and above
Interview Fees:
US$1,000: Per application
Nationals of specified countries (S.R.O No.8 of 2023) will have to undergo enhanced
due diligence at additional cost.
Passport issuance fees are applicable.
Interview fees for all applicants 16 years and above also apply
Updated yearly, the Arton Index is an overall assessment and comparative benchmark of the country and its investment program.
73,757
Population Growth: 0.20%
11,400 USD
GDP (per capita)
GDP (purchasing power parity)
812 million USD
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Visa free countries
LOCATION
Caribbean, Island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean about halfway between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago
CAPITAL
Roseau
DIFFERENCE
UTC-4
TOTAL AREA
751 sq. km.
AGE DEMOGRAPHICS
0-14: 21.84%, 15-24: 15.70%, 25-54: 41.97%, 55-64: 9.6%, 65+: 10.89%
LANGUAGE
English (official), French patois
RELIGIONS
Roman Catholic: 61.4%, Protestant: 28.6% (includes Evangelical: 6.7%, Seventh Day Adventist: 6.1%, Pentecostal: 5.6%, Baptist: 4.1%, Methodist: 3.7%, Church of God: 1.2%, Other: 1.2%), Rastafarian: 1.3%, Jehovah’s Witness: 1.2%, Other: 0.3%, None: 6.1%, Unspecified: 1.1%
GOVERNMENT TYPE
Parliamentary republic
CURRENCY
East Caribbean dollars (XCD), tied to USD
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 2.7 XCD
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Step 1
Application preparation and pre-approval by Mahandru Associates.
Step 3
Government processing of the application and due diligence checks, taking up to 2-3 months for completion.
Step 5
If your application was approved in principle, the letter issued by the CBIU will also instruct you to make the contribution payment (for the Economic Diversification Fund option) or to complete the payment of the real estate property.
Step 7
Issuance of Passport Book.
Step 2
Submission of Citizenship Application to Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU).
Step 4
Past successful Due Diligence Govt. will issue an “Approval in Principle”.
Step 6
Certificate of Naturalization / Citizenship Certificate Issuance.
To qualify for the Dominica Economic Citizenship Program, applicants need to:
- Be of outstanding character
- Hold no criminal record
- Be in excellent health
- Have a basic knowledge of English
- Make an investment in a government-approved real estate development or make a monetary donation
- Minimum 18 Years of Age
- Be able to provide Personal, Business and Bank’s Reference Letter
- Must pass strict Due Diligence checks in regard to Past Criminal Records & Source of Funds
- Be in Good Health
- All Identity Documents Attested & Notarized
- Fast processing within as short as 3 month time period.
- Dual citizenship is recognized under the program.
- There are no residency or personal visit requirements to gain citizenship.
- Non-residents who gain citizenship under the program are not charged any tax.
- Lifetime citizenship is irrevocable once granted.
- Family Inclusion
- Minimal taxation – no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax.
- Citizens can travel to 112 countries, including the UK, without a visa.
- The ability to hold multiple citizenships.
- Dominica is a signatory of double taxation treaties with the USA and the CARICOM.
- There is no restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
An applicant for Dominica Citizenship by Investment may opt for any of the below 2 Investment Options;
The Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) was established through the Citizenship by Investment Programme as one component of a national capital mobilization portfolio, with the goal of national development for Dominica.To qualify for citizenship under the EDF option, the following contribution amounts are required, depending on the number of dependents included in the application:
| Description | Single Applicant | Applicant & Spouse | Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | |
| Contribution | $100,000 | $175,000 | $200,000 | |
| Processing Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $11,500 | $11,500 | |
| Certification | $450 | $900 | $1,800 | |
| Passport | $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| * Fee are variable based on the age of each dependent & are subject to change at any time. ** Local Agent Fee and Mahandru Associates Fee is not included in aforementioned details. |
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To qualify for citizenship of Dominica under the real estate option of the Citizenship by Investment Programme, you must purchase authorized real estate to the minimum value of USD 200,000.
| Dominica (Real Estate Investment) | Single Applicant | Applicant & Spouse | Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) |
| Investment | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Govt. fee | $25,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Processing Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| Certification | $450 | $900 | $1,800 |
| Passport | $1,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| * Fee are variable based on the age of each dependent & are subject to change at any time. ** Local Agent Fee and Mahandru Associates Fee is not included in aforementioned details. |
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