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Dominica Passport by Investment Requirements and Conditions
A Dominica Passport Program established in 1993 and states that anyone makes an economic contribution or purchases a property can become a Dominican citizen.
The Dominica Passport Program is provided for in Article 101 of the Regulation and Articles 8 and 20 of the country’s Constitution. The legislation was amended on December 1, 2016 and is provided for in Article 38 of the legislation.
A Dominica passport is obtained in an average of 6 months and without the need for residency before or after citizenship and without renouncing your first citizenship, making it a great option for those who want to maintain their lifestyle while enjoying a powerful Dominica’s passport.
About the country that offers the Dominica Passport Program
The Dominica Passport offers by a beautiful Caribbean island called the Commonwealth of Dominica and its capital, Roseau, which is famous for its Carbolonian architecture dating back to the 18th century. Dominica was a British colony but gained independence in 1978 and then joined the British Commonwealth.
Dominica uses the Dominican Peso (DOP) as its currency and English as its official language, with French being the most common. Dominica’s economy is based on agriculture, tourism and financial services.
Dominica is known as the Nature Island and is famous for its pristine nature, which includes green mountains, white and black sand beaches, stunning rivers and waterfalls.
The Commonwealth of Dominica should not be confused with the Dominican Republic, as the former is located in the West Indies and its language is English, while Dominican is located in the Greater Antilles and its official language is Spanish.
The Dominica Passport Program offers you many benefits when you obtain it, most notably the ability to enter more than 145 countries without a visa. Learn about the other benefits of Dominica citizenship by clicking on the link.
Main requirements for obtaining a Dominica passport
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✓ The main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
✓ The applicant must make the required investment (either a contribution or a real estate investment).
✓ The applicant and other individuals must not have a criminal record.
✓ Applicants must pass a medical examination.
✓ If your visa is refused by the UK or any country that a Dominica passport holder enters without a visa, you must reapply for a visa and only after obtaining it, you can apply for the Dominica passport program.
✓ Applications are submitted through authorized agents only and cannot be submitted directly to the Department of Citizenship.
Restrictions from applying for a Dominica passport
On July 17, 2023, the Dominica Passport Unit announced that it would allow nationals of Iran, North Korea and Sudan to apply for the Dominica passport program, but they must undergo additional rigorous verification procedures whether they are residents of their country or in other countries. In addition, nationals of Russia, Belarus, Yemen and Northern Iraq are not eligible to apply for the program.
What are the stages of applying for a Dominica passport?
1. Choosing an office accredited by the Dominican Passports by Investment Unit to carry out all the following steps remotely.
2. Filling out, preparing, translating and authenticating the application and providing the required and supporting documents.
3. Paying a small non-refundable administrative fee.
4. Conducting a background check on the source of wealth used for the investment and the criminal record of the applicant and family members. You and all family members over the age of 16 may be required to visit Dominica or via video for a virtual interview.
5. Dominica passport and citizenship approval.
6. Transferring investment amounts to the Government of Dominica depending on the type of investment required.
Eligible members for inclusion in Dominica Passport Program
✓ Main applicant (18 years and above, no criminal record, good character, good health)
✓ Spouse of applicant (18 years and above, no criminal record, good character, good health)
✓ Children under 18 (of applicant or spouse)
✓ Children up to 30 years of age (attended at a recognized educational institution, supported by applicant or spouse)
✓ Daughter under 25 years of age (unmarried, living with applicant and spouse, dependent on either)
✓ Children of applicant with special needs (no age requirement, physically or mentally disabled, dependent on applicant or spouse)
✓ Parents of applicant and spouse over 65 years of age (substantially financially dependent on applicant or spouse)
✓ Grandparents of applicant and spouse over 65 years of age (substantially financially dependent on applicant or spouse)
Options to obtain Dominica passport through investment
1. Donate to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)
✓ Single applicant: $200,000
✓ Family of 4: $250,000
✓ Any additional dependent over 18: $40,000
✓ Any additional dependent under 18: $25,000
2. Approved investment property that can be resold after 3 years
✓ Minimum property value: $200,000
✓ Government costs for a single applicant: $75,000
✓ Government costs for a family of 4: $100,000
✓ Government costs for each additional dependent: $40,000.
If you are interested in applying for the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program or have additional questions about this or any other Citizenship by Investment Program worldwide, please consult Global Citizen Consultants, the Dominica Government-approved office for obtaining a Dominica passport by investment.
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Taher Shehab
As co-founder and CEO, Taher Shehab has guided Global Citizen Consultants to be a leader in providing citizenship by investment in over 20 territories, including the Caribbean.
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