Update on Newborns in Dominica Citizenship by Investment

As part of Dominica’s efforts to strengthen its passport, Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit has recently reduced the adding newborns costs.

Many people think about their family status as much as they think about themselves when applying for citizenship programs, and fortunately, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program provides the opportunity to add newborns to the program even after their parents have acquired citizenship.

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit recently updated the pricing structure for adding newborns and children up to the age of 18 to the citizenship program, from $5,000 to just $2,000.

Dominica Citizenship by Investment and Adding Newborns

In addition to the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program, each Caribbean country has its own rules when it comes to adding newborns to the citizenship program, either during the application process or after a period of time after the rest of their family has acquired citizenship, which falls under the Citizenship by Investment Act or the Citizenship by Descent Act.

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program allows newborns to be added to the citizenship program for a small fee of $2,000, where they will be subject to the Citizenship by Descent Program and must be done before the children reach the age of 18.

The process of adding newborns is relatively simple, all you need to do is contact your agent and they will do it for you. As for the documentation, it only requires basic documents such as birth certificates, ID cards and passports if available, as well as some other details depending on the nationality of the applicant.

Under the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program, a child born in Dominica to foreign parents can obtain a Dominican passport, and citizenship can be granted to children born outside Dominica if at least one parent is a Dominican citizen.

1. Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program offers the opportunity to add new children after and during the citizenship application, with children being added up to the age of 17. Antigua and Barbuda has also made the decision to consider children born abroad as citizens of Antigua and Barbuda if one parent is an Antiguan and Barbuda. The price depends on age, with $25,000 for children under 5 and $10,000 for children under 5.

2. Grenada

Within one year of the initial application period for Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Program, newborn dependents are considered for citizenship under the Citizenship by Investment Program, but after that they will be considered for citizenship by descent. Although citizenship by descent costs less, the process takes longer and requires more effort. During the first 12 months, applicants will have to pay $25,000 for newborns, after which the cost of documents and procedures for citizenship by descent will be around $10,000.

3. St Kitts and Nevis

Following ongoing improvements to the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program, individuals are now able to add newborn dependents prior to citizenship certificates being granted, who will then need to apply by descent if at least one parent is a St Kitts and Nevis citizen. The cost is $10,000 for regular status and $15,000 for express applications.

4. Saint Lucia

Following the 2023 decision, St Lucia’s citizenship law now accepts newborns up to one year of age after citizenship, after which it will be within the law of descent which grants citizenship to children born in St Lucia or abroad if one of their parents is a St Lucian citizen, meaning that only one generation will receive citizenship. The cost of adding dependents during the first year will be $5,000.

Other Dominica Citizenship by Investment Updates for 2024

⊙ Temporary suspension of Yemeni nationals’ applications.

⊙ Visa between Dominica and Turkey.

⊙ Argentina visa-free and Vietnam visa on arrival.

⊙ Change in Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program Prices.

Other new costs for Dominica Citizenship by Investment 2024

1. Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) Donation Option

⊙ The main Applicant: $200,000

⊙ Main Applicant and up to 3 Dependents: $250,000

⊙ Each Additional Dependent under 18: $25,000

⊙ Each Dependent over 17: $40,000

2. Real Estate Investment Option

⊙ Real Estate Investment: $200,000

⊙ The main Applicant Contribution: $75,000

⊙ Main Applicant and up to 3 Dependents: $100,000

⊙ Each Additional Dependent under 18: $25,000

⊙ Each Dependent over 17: $40,000

Contact Global Citizen Consultants, the exclusive agent for Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme, and learn about the general benefits of the programme and what you stand to gain if you apply for it, by speaking to one of our second citizenship expert.