Dominica Program

Dominica, often called the “Nature Isle of the Caribbean,” is a small island nation located in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea. It is known for its lush, mountainous terrain, pristine rainforests, and abundance of natural hot springs and waterfalls.

Program Overview

The Dominica citizenship by investment program offers endless opportunities. Established in 1993, it invites investors and their families to become Dominican citizens and enjoy numerous benefits.

By being part of this program, you can have citizenship in two countries, giving you more opportunities. No more limits – you can now travel, work, and study wherever you want without any barriers.

Key Benefits

Visa-free Travel

As a citizen of Dominica, you can travel freely to over 120 countries visa free, including the EU and China, expanding your horizons, and experiencing diverse cultures.

New Business Opportunities

Expand your business globally with a Dominican citizenship. Establish companies in Greece, Switzerland, and the UK, unlocking exciting prospects and ventures worldwide.

Tax Incentives

Dominica tax residents do not pay taxes on dividends, interest, royalties, or income, generated outside the island. There is no tax on wages, capital gains or inheritance in the country.

Lifetime Citizenship

Dual citizenship is permitted; there is no need to renounce other citizenship.

Countries you can reach

Country	Country	Country	Country
Andorra	Estonia	Lithuania	Saint Lucia
Antigua and Barbuda	Eswatini	Luxembourg	San Marino
Argentina	Fiji	Macao	Serbia
Austria	Finland	Malawi	Singapore
Bahamas	France	Malaysia	Slovakia
Barbados	Gambia	Malta	Slovenia
Belarus	Germany	Mauritius	Spain
Belgium	Greece	Micronesia	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Belize	Grenada	Moldova	Suriname
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Guyana	Monaco	Sweden
Botswana	Haiti	Montenegro	Switzerland
Brazil	Hong Kong	Netherlands	Tanzania
Bulgaria	Hungary	Norway	Trinidad and Tobago
China	Iceland	Palestinian Territories	Ukraine
Colombia	Ireland	Panama	Uruguay
Costa Rica	Israel	Peru	Uzbekistan
Croatia	Italy	Philippines	Vanuatu
Cuba	Jamaica	Poland	Vatican City
Cyprus	Kiribati	Portugal	Venezuela
Czech Republic	Kosovo	Romania	Zambia
Denmark	Latvia	Russian Federation	Cape Verde
Dominican Republic	Lesotho	Rwanda	Saint Kitts and Nevis
Ecuador	Liechtenstein

Country	Country	Country	Country
Congo (Dem. Rep.)	Gabon	Papua New Guinea	Vietnam
Djibouti	Guinea	South Sudan	Uganda
Equatorial Guinea	India	Taiwan	Nigeria
Ethiopia

Country	Country	Country	Country
Bangladesh	Egypt	Maldives	Palau
Burundi	Guinea-Bissau	Mauritania	Solomon Islands
Comoros	Madagascar	Nicaragua	Timor-Leste
Samoa	Tonga	Tuvalu

Country	Country	Country	Country
Armenia	Iran	Mozambique	Togo
Bolivia	Jordan	Nepal	Sierra Leone
Cambodia	Laos

Country	Country	Country	Country
Kenya	South Korea	Sri Lanka

Program Scheme

Respect Services provides two choices for those seeking citizenship in Dominica:

Economic Diversification Fund:

Requires a non-refundable contribution starting from 200,000 USD. The contribution amount increases with the inclusion of family members in the application.

Real Estate Investment:

Involves purchasing a share in a government-approved real estate project starting at 200,000 USD.

Program Terms & Conditions

The minimum age requirement for the main applicant is 18 years of age.

The applicant and dependents included must not hold a criminal record.
The applicant and dependents included must complete a medical examination.
The applicant must make the appropriate investment.

In case of previous UK visa refusals (or any dependent member included in the application), the applicant cannot apply to this program unless he/she applied for the visa again and has it issued on his/her passport.
The main applicant is required to undergo an interview either virtually or in person.
Citizens of Yemen, Russia, Belarus, and Northern Iraq (Kurdistan Region) are not allowed to apply.
The program requires a mandatory interview for every applicant 16 years and above during the Due-Diligence process.
The submission of applications is exclusively through authorized agents, and applications cannot be submitted directly to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

Eligible Family Members

that can be included in an application:

The spouse of the current main applicant can be added.
Single children (student) until the age of 30.
A child of the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant between the ages of 18 and 30 who attends a recognized institution of higher learning and is fully supported by the main applicant or the spouse of the main applicant.
Children with special needs (no age limit).
Children of the main applicant or the spouse above the age of 18 who are mentally or physically challenged and fully dependent on the main applicant can be added.
Parents and grandparents 65 years old and above for main applicant and spouse.

Steps and Payments

Step 1

Gathering required documents.
Initial payment (government process & Due Diligence fees).
File is completed to be submitted.
Payment of the second stage fees.
Submission of application to the government.

Step 2

Due Diligence process starts.
If initial comments are provided by the CIU (additional information or documents required), coordination with the applicant is necessary to address them.

Step 3

Receiving an approval letter from the government.
Third stage payment required based on chosen investment option.

Step 4

Issuance of citizenship certificate along with passport.

Dominica Citizenship: An Opportunity to Explore the World