Dominica Citizenship by Investment

Dominica Citizenship By Investment

About Dominica

Established in 1993, Dominica has one of the longest running citizenship programs and has set the standard for other citizenship by investment programs alike. Dominica offers a direct path to citizenship where applicants can proceed with their choice of investment and obtain a passport within 2-3 months.

Dominica is considered one of the most beautiful islands and has become well known as “the nature isle of the Caribbean.” Dominica offers golden beaches, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs and tropical rainforests with sunny temperatures year-round.

Prime Minister:
Roosevelt Skerrit

Government:
Parliamentary Democratic Republic

Economy:
Agriculture (including coffee, cocoa bananas, citrus fruit), tourism and manufacturing

Currency:
Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Capital City:
Roseau

Population:
Less than 75k

Language:
English

Tax system:
Territorial Tax System

Members of:
UN, OAS (Organization of American States), Commonwealth, CARICOM

Benefits

Fast-track
Process

Privacy &
Confidentiality

Dual Citizenship
Permitted

Passed Along
to Future Generations

Remote
Application

Investment Required
After Approval

Attractive
Tax Regime

Member of the
CARICOM Community

Increase Your Global Mobility with Visa Free Access to over 135 Countries

Dominica offers a high ranking passport in the Caribbean giving passport holders visa-free access to over 135 countries. Along with access to more countries, applicants may live, work, and study in Dominica as well as any member country of the CARICOM Community.

Eligibility

Applicants proceeding with the citizenship by investment program must be at least 18 years of age and hold a clean criminal record. The Dominica Citizenship Unit conducts a thorough due diligence process to ensure only the highest moral standing applicants can proceed. Applicants are required to provide personal documentation such as passports, national IDs, birth and marriage certificates as well as proof of funds. Along with the required documentation, applicants have the choice of proceeding with 2 investment options.

Full Requirements Checklist

Investment Options

A non-refundable donation to the EDF (Economic Diversification Fund). The EDF is a government fund that focuses on the advancement of socio-economic projects including education, healthcare, sport, information technology and tourism.

Applicants can instead proceed with a real estate investment option in a government approved project in the tourism sector and maintain the investment for 3 years.

Investment

Addtional Fees

= One main applicant

= One main applicant + dependents

( ** ) = Siblings are subject to different fees.

( * ) = After 3 years the property can be sold, allowing you to release your capital, without affecting your citizenship. Siblings are subject to different fees.

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Process

1. Speak with one of our advisors to determine the best solution for you and your family. We will discuss the various citizenship options along with the process and investment options of each program. We off tailored solutions to assist and meet your goals.

2. We will conduct our initial due diligence check to ensure that you do not currently hold any criminal charges and are eligible to proceed with the Dominica citizenship program. To process the initial due diligence check, a copy of passports for all applicants over 16 and a copy proof of address (such as a utility bill) is required.

3. Offshore Circle will provide a customized and itemized list of requirements to ensure you meet and comply with all requirements set by The Dominica Citizenship Unit.

4. Offshore Circle requires a non-refundable retainer to supply application forms and work on your application file.

5. Once the application file is complete, you will be required to pay all government due diligence and processing fees to proceed. Offshore Circle will then submit the completed application through an authorized agent, as required by law.

6. The Citizenship Unit will review your application and conduct a thorough due diligence checks on each of the applicants included. The typical timeframe is 2-3 months.

7. Upon approval, The Citizenship Unit will issue a letter of approval with instructions on how to proceed with the chosen investment option.

8. Upon clearance of the investment amount, applicants are required to sign the Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Dominica, before a notary and applicants will then receive their certificate of citizenship and are then eligible to apply for the passports.

Speak with one of our Citizenship Advisors

Speak with one of our advisors to determine the best solution for you and your family. We will discuss the various citizenship options along with the process and investment options of each program. We offer tailored solutions to assist and meet your goals.

Initial due diligence check

We will conduct our initial due diligence check to ensure that you do not currently hold any criminal charges and are eligible to proceed with the Dominica citizenship program. To process the initial due diligence check, a copy of passports for all applicants over 16 and a copy proof of address (such as a utility bill) is required.

Gather Required Documentation

Offshore Circle will provide a customized and itemized list of requirements to ensure you meet and comply with all requirements set by The Dominica Citizenship Unit.

Initiate Offshore Circle´s Services

Offshore Circle requires a non-refundable retainer to supply application forms and work on your application file.

Submit your Application

Once the application file is complete, you will be required to pay all government due diligence and processing fees to proceed. Offshore Circle will then submit the completed application through an authorized agent, as required by law.

Processing Time

The Citizenship Unit will review your application and conduct a thorough due diligence checks on each of the applicants included. The typical timeframe is 2-3 months.

Approval & Investment

Upon approval, The Citizenship Unit will issue a letter of approval with instructions on how to proceed with the chosen investment option.

Oath swearing

Upon clearance of the investment amount, applicants are required to sign the Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Dominica, before a notary and applicants will then receive their certificate of citizenship and are then eligible to apply for the passports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the passport valid for?

Passports are valid for 5 years and can be easily renewed at the nearest Dominica Consulate.

What are some of the benefits of CARICOM?

Member countries of CARICOM give nationals the right to take up residency, work and study in other CARICOM member countries.

Can I include my family members in my application?

Spouse
Children under 18 years old– of both the main applicant and the spouse
Children 18- 30 years old – of both the main applicant and the spouse

Must be unwed & no children
Must be enrolled full time in studies; OR
Financially dependent on the main applicant

Parents and grandparents – of both the main applicant and the spouse
Siblings under 25 years old – of both the main applicant and the spouse

Must be unwed & no children

What countries are restricted from proceeding with the citizenship application?

Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria are restricted from proceeding with the citizenship application however Dominica may accept nationals from restricted countries if they have lived abroad for a minimum of 10 years, and do not have substantial assets/business activity in their home country).

What medical conditions are exempt?

Applicants who have a contagious disease such as HIV will not be eligible to proceed with the citizenship application.

Why do I need to provide financial documents?

Dominica conducts a thorough due diligence process on each of the applicants proceeding with the citizenship application.

Where should I obtain my police report from?

Police reports must be obtained from the applicant’s country of citizenship as well as from any country the applicant has resided in for more than 6 months over the past 10 years.

Can I sell my real estate investment?

Indeed, Dominica requires you to hold the investment for 3 years or 5 years if selling the investment to another investor proceeding with the citizenship program. Applicants can choose to sell their investment after a set period of years without affecting their citizenship status.

How do I make the payment for the costs and fees?

The government fees including the due diligence, processing and application fees are paid through your local authorized agent. The investment portion will be paid directly to the government. Upon approval, The Citizenship by Investment Unit will issue a letter of approval along with instructions on how to proceed with the investment.

Will I get my money back in the case of denial?

The government fees including the due diligence, processing and application fees are non-refundable and will not be returned to the applicant. The investment amount is only required to be made after approval. While approval is never guaranteed, if applicants comply with all set requirements, there should be no grounds for refusal. However, The Citizenship Unit holds the right to refuse an application if the applicant has a criminal record, does not pass their due diligence process, provides false information within the application, conceals information or has been denied a visa form any of the countries Dominica holds a visa-free agreement with.

Will I be taxed on my income?

Applicants can take advantage of Dominica´s ideal business environment and attractive tax regimes. Dominica does not tax on income, wealth, inheritance, capital gains and does not impose any restrictions on the repatriation of profits.