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Dominica Citizenship by Investment

Bayraktar Attorneys helps foreign investors and their families obtain a second citizenship in Dominica, known as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. We advise on the investment routes, prepare your file through an authorized agent, and manage the application from the first consultation to your passport, all in English.

Established on a legal basis in 1993, the Dominica program is one of the oldest, most affordable and most respected of its kind. You keep your current citizenship and the process is handled entirely remotely. Amounts and rules are set by the government and can change; we confirm the current requirements in your consultation.

Key Takeaways

Considering Dominica citizenship?

Talk to an English-speaking lawyer about the program today. The first consultation is free and there is no obligation.

How We Help You Obtain Citizenship

Applications cannot be filed by an individual directly; they must go through a government-approved authorized agent, with documents prepared to a strict standard. We manage the whole process, so nothing is missed.

Our support includes:

  • A clear eligibility assessment before you commit
  • Advice on whether the fund or real estate route fits you better
  • Preparation, translation and apostille of all documents
  • Filing with the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) through an authorized agent
  • Support through due diligence and background checks
  • Handling the investment and collecting your certificate and passport

Current Investment Options

Dominica offers two main routes. Minimum amounts were updated in 2024 in line with joint decisions among the Caribbean programs. These amounts and rules are set by the government and can change; we confirm current figures in your consultation.

Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)

A non-refundable contribution to a state fund that supports national development, including hospitals, schools and infrastructure. This is generally the fastest and most direct route, with the least bureaucracy, currently from around USD 200,000.

Approved Real Estate

Purchase of a share or title in a government-approved development, such as a hotel, eco-resort or villa project, from around USD 200,000 plus government fees. The property is held for around 3 to 5 years, after which you can sell it and recover your capital while keeping your citizenship.

Benefits of a Dominica Passport

Dominica combines low cost with a strong, simple process. The main advantages are:

  • Visa-free travel: access to over 140 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, China, Singapore and Hong Kong.
  • No residency or language requirement: no need to live in or visit the country, and no interview or language test.
  • Dual citizenship: you keep your current nationality and passport, and the status is inheritable.
  • Family inclusion: a spouse, dependent children (commonly up to around 30) and parents (commonly over 65) can be included.
  • Tax efficiency: no tax on worldwide income, wealth, capital gains or inheritance.

Who Can Apply and What You Need

The program is open to applicants who meet the government's conditions. In general you should have:

  • A clean criminal record and no international sanctions against you
  • A legal, provable source of the funds you invest, evidenced through the banking system
  • Good health and full, honest disclosure on all matters
  • Passports, birth and marriage certificates, bank references and source-of-wealth documents, translated and apostilled
  • The chosen investment amount plus the government and due diligence fees

Timeline, Due Diligence and Dual Citizenship

After you file, the government carries out thorough due diligence through independent firms and issues a preliminary approval letter. You then make your investment, and the certificate and passport follow. The whole process is usually completed within 4 to 6 months.

Dominica allows full dual citizenship and the status is inheritable, so it passes to future generations. If you are comparing established programs, we also advise on Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship and Grenada citizenship.

Our Process (Step by Step)

  1. Preliminary Assessment

    We review your criminal record, family and budget, confirm eligibility, and decide whether the fund or real estate route suits you.

  2. Document Preparation and Translation

    We collect birth and marriage certificates, bank references, health reports and source-of-wealth documents, then translate and apostille them.

  3. Submission to the CBIU

    Through an authorized agent, we submit your complete file and pay the application and due diligence fees.

  4. Due Diligence and Preliminary Approval

    Independent firms check your background. On success, the government issues a preliminary approval letter.

  5. Investment and Passport

    You make the contribution or real estate payment, and we collect your citizenship certificate and passport through secure channels.

Why Choose Bayraktar Attorneys

Foreigner-focused

We work with international clients daily, entirely in English, and keep the process clear.

End-to-end and remote

The Dominica process needs no visit, and we manage every step for you from anywhere.

Honest, compliant advice

We prepare your file to meet strict due diligence standards, which protects your application.

Broader support

We advise across Caribbean and other citizenship and residency options so you can compare.

Atty. Nevzat Oğulcan Bayraktar

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This page provides general information about Caribbean citizenship by investment in Turkey and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, please contact Bayraktar Attorneys for a consultation.