Dominica does not provide an immutable mobility guarantee. Current rules for the destinations that matter to you are decisive.
DOMINICA · CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
A long track record. Two clear routes. A decision that extends beyond the entry price.
Dominica is one of the longest-established active CBI programs. Its strategic value lies in the clear choice between a government contribution and approved real estate, supported by disciplined family, due-diligence, and total-cost planning.
Official program data reviewedReviewed August 3, 2026Reconfirmed before engagement
DOMINICA · THE NATURE ISLAND
Before complete government, agent, document, and advisory costs.
Age, dependency, and relationship are confirmed case by case.
Application, maintenance, and actual residence are assessed separately.
No time estimate is an approval or delivery guarantee.
Particularly suitable when …
When an established program, a clear contribution route, and a defensible cost architecture matter more than special access to another country.
Another route may be more appropriate when …
When the primary objective is a U.S. E-2 pathway, new tax residence, or a guaranteed bank account.
01 · YOUR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
What Dominica can change for your family in practical terms.
Value does not come from a passport stored in a safe. It comes from the new citizenship performing a defined role in your mobility, family, and business planning.
Established since 1993
Dominica offers one of the longest active track records and a program structure developed over decades.
Two intelligible routes
The EDF contribution and approved real estate can be modeled clearly against one another.
Include the family
Spouses, qualifying children, parents, and grandparents may be planned together within program rules.
No general residence requirement
The CBI process does not impose ordinary minimum residence; actual residence remains a separate decision.
Program history can inspire confidence. Personal fit still depends on family, provenance, target countries, and the complete cost.
02 · PROGRAM & INVESTMENT
2 routes. One citizenship. Different economic logic.
Economic Diversification Fund or approved real estate The right route depends on cost clarity, capital commitment, family structure, and long-term utility within your overall architecture.
Economic Diversification Fund
USD 200,000 contributionA nonrefundable government contribution with comparatively clear cost logic.
NBF decision lensGenerally suitable when simplicity and predictability take priority over capital preservation.
Approved real estate
USD 200,000 assetAdditional government fees plus project, liquidity, and exit risks.
NBF decision lensOnly after independent economic review of the specific project.
COMPLETE COST PICTURE
A sound decision begins with the actual capital requirement.
01Contribution or qualifying asset
02Application and processing
03Due diligence and interview
04Agent, documents, and translations
05Passport and case-specific logistics
06NBF and external professional advisors
FEES & COST MODELSView the official fee matrix and actual cost layers+
Nonrefundable government contribution.
Additional dependents trigger further contributions.
Plus government fee from USD 75,000 and project costs.
Per application.
Principal applicant; USD 4,000 per dependent age 16+.
Per interview; certificate USD 500 per person.
OFFICIAL DATA NOTE
The CBIU currently indicates approximately three to four months. That period does not begin with the first inquiry; document preparation, enhanced due diligence, investment completion, and passport issuance belong in the overall timeline.
04 · FAMILY & GENERATIONS
Who is included today determines cost, evidence, and long-term utility.
Spouses, qualifying children, parents, and grandparents may be included within statutory rules. Age, dependency, and relationship must be evidenced; applicants age 16+ trigger additional screening and interview requirements.
PersonProgram logicWhat must be clarified first
Spouse
May be included under the program rules in force at the time.
Identity, marriage history, personal screening, and separate due-diligence fees.
Children
Qualifying children may be included according to age and dependency rules.
Document age at submission, education, marital status, and financial dependency.
Parents & grandparents
May qualify under defined age and dependency rules, depending on the program.
Confirm minimum age, actual support, and additional contributions in writing.
Later additions
Newborns, spouses, and other relatives follow separate post-citizenship rules.
Include costs, deadlines, and conditions in the family architecture before the initial application.
05 · FROM SHORTLIST TO PASSPORT
A clearly led process with six decision points.
Timing depends on completeness, origin, source of wealth, and due diligence. NBF does not give a blanket commitment in months.
- 01
Strategic target
We clarify the specific function Dominica should serve for mobility, family, residence, and wealth.
Before product selection - 02
Eligibility & pre-screening
Citizenships, visa history, PEP or sanctions profile, and potential exclusions are reviewed in advance.
Before formal engagement - 03
Source of wealth & documents
Wealth creation, source of funds, identity, and family relationships are documented consistently.
Depends on complexity - 04
Authorized Agent & submission
Only the government-authorized submission channel sends the complete file to the responsible Unit.
After full readiness - 05
Due diligence & interview
Independent checks, interviews, and questions shape the government's decision process.
Official indication approximately 3–4 months; interviews and enhanced due diligence may extend the process - 06
Approval, investment & citizenship
Following approval, the contribution or asset requirement is completed; registration, certificate, and passport follow.
After government approval
06 · THE PASSPORT WITHIN YOUR OVERALL ARCHITECTURE
Turning additional citizenship into additional freedom.
NBF connects citizenship with residence, tax status, banking, and family planning. That is how a product becomes a defensible international structure.
Design tax status deliberately
Citizenship alone does not move tax residence. Residence, domicile, income, and place of management must be planned together.
Prepare bankability
A second passport expands options. Banks still assess UBOs, residence, source of wealth, and transaction profile.
Prioritize travel routes
We assess the destinations that genuinely matter to your life and business—not an abstract passport count.
Plan ahead for the family
Age, dependency, later additions, and transfer to the next generation belong in the target picture before application.
READINESSView eligibility and the typical document package+
Adult principal applicant
The principal applicant must meet the statutory age and legal-capacity requirements.
Lawful, documented funds
Source of wealth and source of funds must align with personal, tax, and business history.
Defensible personal history
Criminal, visa, sanctions, and reputational matters must be disclosed completely and consistently.
Qualifying family relationships
Age, dependency, and relationship are evidenced through official documents and case-specific support.
Identity & civil status
Passports, birth and marriage certificates, and where relevant divorce or custody documents.
Residence & personal history
Proof of address, police clearances, visa history, education, and professional résumé.
Wealth & provenance
Bank statements, tax records, corporate evidence, contracts, and provenance of the specific investment.
Health & program forms
Medical evidence, photographs, powers of attorney, declarations, and route-specific forms.
07 · CLEAR ANSWERS
What you need to know before deciding on Dominica.
Precise answers to questions that sales brochures often treat too briefly.
Is Dominica automatically the least expensive route for me?+
No. Contribution or approved real estate from USD 200,000 states only a qualifying minimum. Family, due diligence, government fees, agent, documents, and strategic advice determine the actual capital requirement.
Does citizenship automatically create a new tax residence?+
No. Tax residence depends on physical presence, domicile, income, place of management, assets, and the rules of the jurisdictions concerned.
Does a second passport guarantee a bank account?+
No. Banks still assess original citizenship, residence, UBO structure, source of wealth, business activity, and transaction profile.
Can I apply directly to the government?+
Generally not. Formal submission is made through an officially Authorized Agent; NBF leads the target, comparison, and coordination.
Are processing times guaranteed?+
No. Official indication approximately 3–4 months; interviews and enhanced due diligence may extend the process is a planning indication. Completeness, countries of origin, interviews, and enhanced due diligence may change the timeline.
View official sources and review date August 3, 2026 +
Published terms are reconfirmed for the specific case with the government and Authorized Agent before every engagement. Market providers are used only for internal benchmarking.
Dominica CBIU · Program overview↗ENGAGEMENT-FIT REVIEW
What function should Dominica serve for you and your family?
Give us a concise overview. You receive a clear assessment of program fit, which family members should be considered, and which investment route appears most appropriate.
- Objective, family, and investment route in one picture
- Alignment with residence, banking, and mobility planning
- A clear recommendation for the most appropriate next step
Strategic NBF engagements start at USD 5,800. Government fees, Authorized Agent, and external professional advice are separate.
Official program data reviewed
Active · fully reviewed pilot · Last editorial review: August 3, 2026