Dominica … is one of the most beautiful Caribbean islands, the nickname (Nature Land) derives from the pure natural beauty, while the island is deemed as the smallest island among the others. It is worth saying that the island is home of the Sperm Whale (whales’ amber) along with a huge number of whales and dolphins, as a result, it bings a great economic importance.

Applicants under Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program must choose one of the two following options:

• Government non-refundable Donation to Economic Diversification Fund (EDF):

• Purchasing a property from one of the real estate projects approved by the government:

PROCESSING FEES:
Per application – US$ 1,000

DUE DILIGENCE FEES:
– Main applicant US$ 7,500
– Each dependant aged 16 years or above US$ 4,000

*Enhanced due diligence checks and fees may sometimes be required, depending on the applicant’s current citizenship status, and other personal circumstances.

– Enhanced due diligence fees apply to Iranian Applicants and can be viewed here.

Mandatory Interview Fees:
All applicants aged 16 and over will be subject to an interview fee of US$1,000 per interview.

1. The ability to include the spouse and children under the age of 30 in the main application.
2. The ability to include the father, and mother, of both the applicant and/or spouse.
3. The ability to pass one’s citizenship to future generations by descent as it is first-class citizenship.
4. Dual Nationality: No obligation to relinquish current nationality.
5. No language requirements for residence or citizenship.
6. Qualified investment by the government is the only one eligible for a successful application. Unlike other investment programs.
7. Full confidentiality in carrying out the procedures.
8. Paying the minimum administrative fees for the transaction, while the large investment value is paid after the government’s approval of the citizenship application.
9. No education, or management experience is required.
10. No requirement to reside in Dominica before, during, or after citizenship is granted.
11. The program is considered the most economical program worldwide in obtaining citizenship by investment for one person only (donation option).

1. Access more than 119 countries with Dominica passports without the need to apply for a visa, including Europe’s Schengen area, China, Russia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
2. The Dominican passport is ranked the 41st globally.
3. Ability to study in one of the best universities in the world.
4. Dominica is a signatory of double taxation treaties with the USA and the CARICOM.
5. Currency is pegged to the US dollar, which provides certainty and stability in exchange.
6. Personal tax only applies if you reside and earn income in the country.
7. There is no restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital.
8. Generous incentive packages include corporate tax incentives, full exemption from import duties, tax relief benefits, and export allowance.
9. Investment opportunities that encourage you to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
10. CARICOM Treaties that allow free trade between the Caribbean countries.

• Belarus
• Russia
• All nationals from Northern Iraq are banned from applying for the Citizenship by Investment Programme of the Commonwealth of Dominica. This includes specific nationals from the Kurdistan region of Iraq, namely nationals from the cities of Erbil, Amedi, Dahuk, Kirkuk, Lalish, Raniya, Soran, Sulaymaniyah and Zakho.
• Yemen
• Application from nationals of North Korea and Sudan will be refused unless the applicant has:
  1) not lived in these countries for at least ten years,
  2) no substantial assets there, and
  3) not performed any business or similar activity, in whole or in part, in or with the countries.
  Enhanced due diligence may apply to all applicants who meet the above requirement, with the cost to be born on the applicant.

Step 1: Pre-Application Assessment:

Provide us with a copy of all applicants’ passports once you have agreed on the investment routes. We will conduct a free pre-screening and application assessment, including a general due diligence check.

Step 2: Signing the Contracts:

Sign the contract with NTL and make the down payment.

Step 3: Application Preparation
We will assist you in filling out the necessary application forms and checking all the required documents.

Step 4: Submitting the Application
We will support you in paying the government and application submitting fees. Afterwards, we will apply to the Unit.

Step 5: Government Approval of the Application
The Unit will issue the approval letter.

Step 6: Payment for Donation or Investment
You will make the final payment to the government.

Step 7: Issuing Your Citizenship Certificates and Passports
The Unit will issue the certificates of citizenship, and after that, the Passport office will issue the passports.

Step 8: Closing and Transfer
We will send all your new original documents: including your citizenship certificate and your new passport to the address you provide through a courier or hand them over to you at one of our offices.

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