Dominica Citizenship By Investment: The Go-To Plan B Passport – From A Paradise Location

Looking to get Dominica Citizenship By Investment in 2025?

Dominica, known as the “Nature Isle,” offers stunning landscapes, a powerful passport, as well as a stable and peaceful environment for its citizens. With an eco-conscious government and ever-growing tourism sector, Dominica is an ideal location for those seeking both a second passport and a Plan B in a gorgeous tropical location.

And going into 2025, its fast-track Citizenship By Investment Program gives you access to all of these benefits in as little as 4-6 months.

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program was launched in 1993. It is one of the longest-running and most reputable CBI programs in the world – and also one of the cheapest, historically speaking. The program’s due diligence capabilities were also recently beefed up with the establishment of a dedicated Due Diligence Unit.

The IMF’s 2024 Article IV Consultation Report highlights CBI as a crucial economic driver for Dominica.

The CBI Program contributed a whopping 37% of the country’s GDP during the 2022/2023 financial year, having earned the Dominica government in excess of $230 million in revenue during this period.

Key projects funded recently using CBI earnings include the country’s new international airport, climate change resilient housing projects, as well as a geothermal energy plant. The airport project alone is expected to create some 3,000 jobs in the short term.

Over the years, Dominica has refined and expanded the program, making it one of the most attractive options for individuals seeking second citizenship due to its affordability, fast processing times, and the range of benefits it offers, including visa-free travel to over 156 countries.

And today, given the recent floor price increase for Caribbean CBI Programs, more applicants are starting to consider the available real estate options. (Which, unlike the respective donation options, have not been affected by the price increases.)

Dominica was the last Caribbean CBI country to sign the so-called MoU, a decision that saw its program revenues spike during the pricing transition period.

The country’s flagship CBI property development project – The Residences at Secret Bay, an award-winning 6-star, all-villa resort complex – is generally considered to be among the finest CBI property projects in all of the Caribbean (and, arguably, the world).

In 2024, Secret Bay – situated in the town of Portsmouth, Dominica – was rated as the #1 Caribbean by Travel + Leisure’s readers for the fourth year running.

Let’s get into the program details below…

KEY COUNTRY FACTS & STATS

Official CBI Program Website: Click Here

Supporting Program Legislation: Click Here

Dominica Passport Power: Visa-free travel access to 156* destinations, including the EU and China (*Including eTA and visa-on-arrival countries)

CARICOM Member Country: Yes

Population: 66,106 (2024)

Capital: Roseau

Official Language: English

GDP Per Capita: $8,953(2023)

Local Time: Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4)

Dual Citizenship Recognized: Yes

Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Tax Benefits: Dominica has no wealth, gift, inheritance or capital gains taxes (even if you live there full time).

US E-2 Treaty Signatory Country: No

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WANT A STRONGER PASSPORT THAN THAT OF DOMINICA?

Be sure to check out the Serbian Citizenship By Exception Program as well.

BENEFITS OF GETTING A DOMINICA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

Why choose Dominica as part of your Plan B passport portfolio?

Enjoy Visa-Free Access To 156 Countries Worldwide

The Dominica passport offers visa-free access to 156 countries, including popular travel destinations like the EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China.

Laid-Back Caribbean Lifestyle

Boasting stunning scenery, welcoming locals and a thriving expat scene (plus an English speaking environment), Dominica has a lot to offer as a Plan B destination.

Highly AdvantageousTax Regime

Dominica has no taxes on gifts, capital gains, inheritance, or wealth, making it an attractive destination for tax optimization.

Dual Citizenship Recognized

Dominica allows dual citizenship, meaning you can keep your original citizenship while benefiting from Dominica’s citizenship and a second passport. (Even Germans can apply now.)

Excellent PoliticalHedge Jurisdiction

If the USA’s domestic conflicts and foreign policy direction is making you feel nervous, then Dominica can be a great “uncorrelated” Plan B option.

Exceptionally Fast Application Process

The Dominica CBI offers a streamlined, process: Complete your Dominica Citizenship By Investment application and obtain your passport in as little as 5-7 months.

Dominica CBI Investment Options (2025)

Dominica is working to create a modern, diversified, and sustainable economy that supports the wellbeing of the country’s inhabitants. The Dominica Government seeks to stimulate consistent economic growth and prosperity while creating jobs and business opportunities for its citizens.

To this end, Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program offers CBI applicants 2 investment opportunities, namely:

  • Economic Diversification Fund Donations: Priced from $200,000+
  • Government Approved Real Estate Projects: Priced from $200,000+

Below we unpack each of these program options in more detail…

Economic Diversification Fund Donations: $200,000+

Overview Pros & Cons

Dominica’s Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) supports public and private projects within the country, serving as a funding mechanism for projects in education, healthcare, sport, and tourism.

CBI applicants can acquire economic citizenship in Dominica by making a financial contribution of at least $200,000 to the EDF.

All money generated from the CBI Program goes towards funding public interest projects, include building schools and renovating hospitals. Tourism, information technology and agricultural projects also benefit from this source of funding.

In order to apply for Dominica citizenship via this route, you will have to work with a Government Authorized CBI Agent (i.e. you cannot apply to the Dominica Government or Citizenship By Investment Unit directly).

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PROS: An excellent option for those seeking to make an impactful socio-economic contribution to Dominica.

CONS: It’s a non-recoupable donation (i.e. sunk cost).

MINIMUM DONATION AMOUNTS:

  • Main Applicant: $200,000
  • Main Applicant And Up To 3 Dependents: $250,000
  • Per Additional Minor Dependent: $25,000
  • Per Additional Adult Dependent (18+): $40,000

STANDARD DUE DILIGENCE FEES: 

  • Main Applicant: $7,500
  • Additional Dependent Aged 16+: 
  •  $4,000

ENHANCED DUE DILIGENCE FEES:

Payable by Iranian applicants

  • Main Applicant: $25,000
  • Spouse: $15,000
  • Each Dependent Over 16: $15,000
  • Each Dependant Aged 12-15: US$10,000

Government Approved Real Estate: $200,000+

Overview Pros & Cons

Government approved real estate projects is another investment option available under the Dominica CBI Program. Given the base price parity between the Real Estate and EDF Donation routes, an increasing number of applicants are now favouring the property investment route.

The minimum property value must be at least $200,000. The property must be held for at least 3 years, and be authorised by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Going into 2025, the list of approved projects and developers include:

  • Anichi Resort and Spa
  • Jungle Bay Eco Villas
  • Grande Anse Holdings Ltd
  • Ocean Edge Development
  • Range Developments
  • Sanctuary Rainforest Eco Resort & Spa
  • The Residences at Secret Bay
  • Tranquility Beach Resort.

Government fees starting from USD $75,000 per applicant also apply.

To view the full, updated list of approved real estate projects, click here.

PROS: Lower minimum real estate investment requirement than Antigua and Barbuda ($300,000) and Saint Kitts and Nevis ($400,000).

CONS: Your overall capital outlay will be higher than with the EDF Donation route, and you will NOT be able to travel to the UK visa-free (at least presently).

MINIMUM PROPERTY INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT (2025): $200,000

GOVERNMENT FEES:

  • Single Applicant: $75,000
  • Married Couple: $100,000
  • Per Additional Minor Dependent: $25,000
  • Per Additional Minor Dependent: $40,000

STANDARD DUE DILIGENCE FEES: 

  • Main Applicant: $7,500
  • Additional Dependent Aged 16+: 
  •  $4,000

ENHANCED DUE DILIGENCE FEES:

Payable by Iranian applicants

  • Main Applicant: $25,000
  • Spouse: $15,000
  • Each Dependent Over 16: $15,000
  • Each Dependant Aged 12-15: US$10,000.

Dominica Citizenship By Investment vs
Serbian Citizenship By Exception

Key Program Aspects Dominicaa Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Program Serbian Discretionary Citizenship By Investment Program
Minimum Capital Requirement From $200,000+ From €250,000+
Application Approving Entity Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit Serbian Government, President, or Prime Minister
Current Application Process Duration 5-7 months 3-4 months
Local Language Proficiency Requirement No No
Minimum In-Country Presence Requirements None None
Non-Refundable Citizenship By Donation Option Yes Yes (if approved)
Full Citizenship Conferred Yes  Yes
Names of new CBI citizens publicly published by host government No No
Dual Citizenship Status Recognized By Host Country? Yes Yes (for Citizenship By Exception applicants).

The Dominica Citizenship By Investment
Application Process

STEP 1

Make an EDF donation, or sign binding purchase and sale agreement with developer of an approved project (subject to CBI application approval).

STEP 2

Submission of your CBI application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).

STEP 3

Pay due diligence fees and 10% of the government processing fee.

STEP 4

On receipt of a letter of approval, pay the balance of the government processing fee, and all sums due to the developer to enable title to be registered in your name.

STEP 5

Certificate of registration issued for both the primary applicant and their family members, which will need to be submitted to the passport office with their application.

STEP 6

Visit Antigua and Barbuda to collect your passport and take oath of allegiance, OR; Visit an Embassy or Consular Office to collect your passport and take oath of allegiance.

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