Nonrefundable government contribution.
DOMINICA · CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Dominica. Two clear routes.
When your family lives, works, or plans across borders, another citizenship can create new options. Dominica offers a choice between a government fund contribution and approved real estate. Which route fits the people and plans that matter to you?
- 01Plan for your family
- 02Choose a contribution or property
- 03Established in 1993
YOUR DECISION
Does this route fit your life?
WHEN IT MAY FIT
For families seeking an established Caribbean program with a choice between a clear contribution and approved property.
WHEN TO LOOK FURTHER
Explore routesA separate residence or tax plan may be needed if living or operating elsewhere is the primary objective.
01 · MORE ROOM TO PLAN
Start with the family. Then choose the route.
Another citizenship can give your family an additional shared option. The first questions are who should be included now and how your capital commitment fits your longer-term plans.
DOMINICA · SINCE 1993
What matters for your decision?
The program unit describes a government contribution and approved property as the two routes. Your choice turns on which one better supports your family and capital plans.
02 · PROGRAM AND INVESTMENT
One objective. Two different uses of capital.
The EDF is a straightforward, nonrefundable contribution. The property route brings ownership, additional government fees, and a holding period. Compare both against your family and financial objectives.
YOUR SELECTED ROUTE
Economic Diversification Fund
A one-time, nonrefundable contribution. The published base is USD 200,000 for one applicant or USD 250,000 for an application including up to three qualifying dependents.
- Published entry
- from USD 200,000
- Capital form
- Government contribution with no property ownership
- Family
- Up to three qualifying dependents within the USD 250,000 base; further contributions and screening fees depend on the family
DECISION QUESTION
Request a personal comparison ↗Would a clear contribution structure serve you better than acquiring an asset?
THE FULL COST PICTURE
The entry amount is only part of the decision.
Government fees, due diligence, interviews, documents, the authorized agent, and potential acquisition costs sit alongside the contribution or property price. A reliable total starts with your actual family structure.
FEES AND COSTSView published starting figures and further cost layers+
Principal applicant and up to three qualifying dependents.
Additional contribution per qualifying dependent under age 18 or age 18 and older, respectively.
Approved property; government fee and acquisition costs are additional.
One applicant or principal applicant with up to three qualifying dependents.
Additional government fee per qualifying dependent under age 18 or age 18 and older, respectively.
Per application; due diligence, interviews, and certificates cost extra.
Dependents and any enhanced review cost extra; the applicable fee basis is confirmed for the case.
Per interview and per naturalization certificate, respectively.
OFFICIAL DATA
Published amounts are starting figures. Before a personal recommendation, the complete fee calculation, especially for dependents, is confirmed with the Citizenship by Investment Unit and the filing agent.
03 · FAMILY AND GENERATIONS
Who belongs in the first application?
Your family structure determines who may be included and how the contribution, fees, and documents change. We clarify that before recommending a capital route.
PersonProgram frameworkWhat we clarify
Spouse
May qualify under the current program rules.
Relationship evidence, individual screening, and fees.
Children
Minors and certain supported adult children may qualify.
Age, education, marital status, and actual dependency.
Parents and grandparents
May qualify subject to age and financial-support rules.
Age, documented support, and family relationship.
Interview
Applicants age 16 and older are interviewed under current rules.
Plan timing, evidence, and fees early.
04 · YOUR ROUTE TO CITIZENSHIP
Clear stages. Clear responsibilities.
A good decision begins with the right questions about family, capital, and purpose. No Borders Founder coordinates the wider strategy; an authorized agent submits the application, and the government decides.
PAUL H. · PROGRAM GUIDANCE
An important decision deserves the right questions.
Paul H. brings extensive experience in citizenship and residence programs. He helps you assess who should be included and which route serves your family and capital plans.
Program guidance is available in English or Dutch. His affiliated legal team supports legal preparation; formal filing is handled by a government-authorized agent.
THE OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
We connect citizenship with your residence, assets, and family plans.
A government-authorized agent submits the completed file.
The Unit reviews the application and due diligence and decides the citizenship case.
THE PROCESS
Six stages from first idea to passport.
- 01
Define the family objective
We clarify the additional option you seek and who should be included.
- 02
Choose a route and prepare evidence
Select contribution or property; document identity, family, and source of funds.
- 03
Submit the application
The authorized agent files the completed application with the competent Unit.
- 04
Screening and interview
The Unit checks the file. Applicants age 16 and older complete an interview.
- 05
Approval in principle and investment
The principal contribution or approved property acquisition follows a positive preliminary decision.
- 06
Certificate and passport
After the government process, a naturalization certificate is issued; the passport is requested separately.
Timing varies by case. Preparation, further review, investment completion, and passport issuance all belong in the full plan.
WIDER STRATEGY · BEYOND ONE PROGRAM
The property must stand on its own merits.
Dominica's EDF is a final contribution; the property route brings ownership, a holding period and project risk. We price both for your family and assess any property as a separate investment decision.
A defined outlay.
Bring the contribution and personal fees into one family budget.
Ownership carries risk.
Examine the project, contract rights, holding period and exit apart from the passport.
Plan the screening.
Include relatives and interviews from age 16 in records and timing.
Know the limits.
Citizenship does not automatically change tax residence or bank access.
05 · CLEAR ANSWERS
The questions to settle before moving forward.
Capital, family, and process explained clearly.
Is the EDF contribution refundable?+
No. The Economic Diversification Fund requires a nonrefundable government contribution. The amount and additional fees depend on your family.
Is USD 200,000 the full property cost?+
No. The government property fee and screening, acquisition, agent, and document costs are additional. The specific property also needs an independent economic review.
Which relatives may be included?+
Spouses and qualifying children, parents, and grandparents may be included under age, relationship, and support rules. We assess each person against current requirements.
Who has an interview?+
Under current rules, applicants age 16 and older are interviewed. Further questions and enhanced checks may also arise.
When is the principal capital due?+
The main contribution or approved property purchase generally follows a positive approval in principle. Procedural costs arise earlier.
Does citizenship change my tax status?+
Not automatically. Tax residence, residence rights, and banking are planned and assessed separately.
View official sources and review date: October 1, 2026 +
Before a personal recommendation, we reconfirm current terms with the competent Unit and the filing agent. Provider brochures serve only as supplemental background.
Dominica CBIU · Economic Diversification Fund↗Dominica CBIU · Real Estate↗Dominica CBIU · How to Apply↗Dominica CBIU · FAQ↗PERSONAL PROGRAM INQUIRY
Contribution or ownership? What is your family cost?
Tell us who should be included and whether a property project would interest you as an investment in its own right. We can then compare EDF with ownership using your family's real costs.
Age and relationship shape records and costs.
The asset needs an independent economic case.
Interviews and source of funds belong in the plan early.
You receive a contribution-versus-property comparison covering family fees, capital commitment and the evidence needed before filing.
Explore No Borders Founder services ↗Official program fundamentals reviewed · personal terms reconfirmed before engagement
Updated: October 1, 2026