Dominica's Among Best Citizenship Programs in the CBI Index

The CBI’s ranking of the best citizenship programs (CBI Index) is one of the most reliable and comprehensive indexes of investment immigration programs across various aspects. The 2025 index data focuses on the best immigration programs in the Caribbean, and the entry of countries from the Pacific and Africa into the citizenship category. 

This index is an independent international ranking based on statistics, legal frameworks, and expert assessments. This index was launched in 2017 to select the best citizenship programs around the world. It is based on nine factors, including due diligence, ease of processing, and product quality.

The data focused on several factors, highlighting the new approach taken by the best citizenship programs to maintain their position among the best in the world. Among these factors, enhanced due diligence was selected as the most important feature this year.

Due diligence can be divided into several components, the most important of which are close external cooperation, in-depth legal and financial vetting, the issuance of memoranda of understanding, standardization of rules, and the exchange of information between citizenship programs, while maintaining the programs’ reputation and credibility with investors seeking second citizenship.

The Nine Pillars for Selecting the Best Citizenship Programs

1. Standard of Living in the Country of Citizenship

2. Visa-Free Travel Options

3. Investment Options and Thresholds

4. Required Length of Stay

5. Citizenship Processing Time

6. Ease of Application Process

7. Strength of Due Diligence

8. Family Considerations

9. Program Reliability

How did the best citizenship programs rank in this index?

Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship topped the CBI’s 2025 list of the best citizenship programs with a score of 78. This builds on its solid reputation following a series of changes and improvements to the program, most recently the launch of a digital application processing channel and the creation of a biometric channel to screen applicants as part of the due diligence process.

Dominica ranked second on the list with a score of 73, enhancing the value of its program, despite losing visa-free access to the UK. Grenada ranked third for its inclusive approach to dependents, while Saint Lucia ranked fourth and Antigua and Barbuda fifth.

Newcomer Nauru ranked sixth with a score of 62. Its clean energy-focused program, despite its untested status, is expected to be a challenging choice in the coming years. Vanuatu ranked seventh after several improvements to its due diligence process, despite losing access to some key countries. 

In Europe, Malta ranked seventh after abolishing its MEIN program and launching a new merit-based citizenship program. Turkey ranked ninth thanks to its travel benefits, while newcomer São Tomé and Príncipe ranked tenth, demonstrating the geographical diversity of the 2025 list of the best citizenship programs.

Egypt ranked eleventh due to a lack of transparency despite the variety of investment options available. Austria ranked twelfth due to its costly program, followed by Jordan and Cambodia, which ranked thirteenth and fourteenth, respectively, after failing to issue clear updates in recent years.

Dominica Ranks Second in List of Best Citizenship Programs

Dominica is proud to be ranked second in the CBI’s Best Citizenship Programs 2025 Index, achieving top scores in several categories and gaining investor confidence, making it one of the best nationality by investment programs for 2025.

Dominica’s two-year update demonstrates its commitment to providing a comprehensive and transparent program that meets investor needs, adheres to the core standards of citizenship programs, and supports Dominica’s development goals.

Dominica’s dual approach makes the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program not just citizenship, but a program that supports climate change projects. Therefore, investors applying to this program will be key supporters of these projects, making this program more than just a personal benefit.

For the fourth year in a row, Dominica has consistently maintained its position among the best citizenship programs. This achievement and the program’s appeal are primarily due to its fast-track procedures, affordable pricing, tax-free status, and global reputation.

If you would like to learn more about the Dominica Passport Program or any other citizenship by investment program, contact one of our advisors or read our articles on the best citizenship programs.