Dominica · citizenship by investment
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme
Active as of 27 October 2026
The Citizenship by Investment Unit lists two investment options on its official site as of 27 October 2026.
Lowest stated minimumUSD 200,000donation/fund
Launched1993
Processing time (official)No overall processing time is stated. The Unit says citizenship follows approval and payment, typically within a few months.
Data checked27 October 2026
Investment routes
| Route | Minimum | Holding period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| donation/fund1 | USD 200,000 | Economic Diversification Fund (EDF). USD 200,000 for the main applicant alone, USD 250,000 with up to three qualifying dependants, plus USD 25,000 for each additional dependant under 18 and USD 40,000 for each additional dependant aged 18 or over. Non refundable. | |
| real estate2 | USD 200,000 | 3 years from grant of citizenship, or 5 years if the next buyer is also a CBI applicant | Purchase of a unit in an Approved Project. Government fees of USD 75,000 for the main applicant alone or USD 100,000 with up to three dependants apply in addition, plus USD 25,000 for each additional dependant under 18 and USD 40,000 for each additional dependant aged 18 or over. |
Government and due diligence fees
| Fee | Applies to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| government fee (real estate option)2 | main applicant alone | USD 75,000 |
| government fee (real estate option)2 | main applicant plus up to three dependants | USD 100,000 |
| processing fee1,2 | per application | USD 1,000 |
| due diligence fee1,2 | main applicant | USD 7,500 |
| due diligence fee1,2 | each dependant aged 16 or over | USD 4,000 |
| certificate of naturalisation fee1,2 | each person | USD 500 |
| interview fee1,2 | each applicant aged 16 and over | USD 1,000 |
Rules
Legal basis
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act (sections 8 and 9), Constitution section 101, Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2024 (SRO No. 8 of 2024) and the Citizen By Investment (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SRO No. 46 of 2025)
Due diligence
The Unit states that each application undergoes a due diligence background check, that enhanced due diligence may apply in some cases, and that all applicants aged 16 and older must attend a mandatory interview.
Residence requirement
No residence requirement is stated on the official programme pages checked.
Programme history
- The US entry restrictions on Dominica nationals took effect.8
- A US presidential proclamation suspended entry of Dominica nationals on immigrant visas and B-1, B-2, F, M and J visas, citing citizenship by investment without residency.8
- The Citizen By Investment (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SRO No. 46 of 2025) were listed by the Government Printery.9
- Parliament passed the ECCIRA Agreement Bill 2025.7
- OECS Heads of Government announced the signing of the ECCIRA agreement establishing a regional regulator.6
- Regional minimum price of USD 200,000 under the Memorandum of Agreement took effect.5
- The Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2024 were gazetted, repealing the earlier regulations.3
- Dominica and four other Eastern Caribbean states published a Memorandum of Agreement on citizenship by investment programmes.5
- The United Kingdom imposed a visa requirement on Dominica nationals, citing the operation of its citizenship by investment scheme.4
Official programme site: www.cbiu.gov.dm
Sources
- Citizenship by Investment Unit, Commonwealth of Dominica, Economic Diversification Fund (27 October 2026) · official
- Citizenship by Investment Unit, Commonwealth of Dominica, Real Estate Investment (27 October 2026) · official
- Citizenship by Investment Unit, Commonwealth of Dominica, Legislation (27 October 2026) · official
- UK Home Office (GOV.UK), Explanatory memorandum to the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1715, 19 July 2023 (19 July 2023) · official
- Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Lucia, Caribbean countries pressing forward with the implementation of the Memorandum of Agreement on Citizenship by Investment Programmes (24 June 2024) · official
- OECS Commission, OECS Sets Standards For Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) to Safeguard Their Integrity and Sustainability (23 September 2025) · official
- Office of the Prime Minister, Dominica (Press Room), Dominica Parliament Passes Bill to Establish Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (15 October 2025) · official
- The White House, Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States (16 December 2025) · official
- Government Printery, Commonwealth of Dominica, SRO 46 of 2025, Commonwealth of Dominica Citizen By Investment (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (27 November 2025) · official
Figures are the minimums and fees stated by the programme or its regulations on the date shown. Agents' fees and other costs are extra. This is not investment or immigration advice.