Dominica Citizenship by Investment (CBI)
Also known as: Dominica CBI · Dominican citizenship · DM CBI
What it grants
Dominican citizenship after government approval and completion of either the Economic Diversification Fund contribution or a qualifying government-approved real-estate investment.
Competent authority: Citizenship by Investment Unit, Government of Dominica
Research cutoff 2026-09-21 · 4 source references. Recheck material facts with the listed primary publishers before acting.
Quick answers
Answer-first summary from the source-dated record. Each answer is a research reference, not a personal eligibility decision.
- What does this route grant?
- Dominican citizenship after government approval and completion of either the Economic Diversification Fund contribution or a qualifying government-approved real-estate investment.
- What is the published entry point?
- 200,000 USD through Economic Diversification Fund. This is not the total family or professional cost.
- Is physical presence required?
- No residence or stay requirement for grant or maintenance.
- Can family be included?
- Spouse, dependent children (incl. student children in qualifying cases), and dependent parents of the applicant.
- Does it lead to citizenship?
- Citizenship is the grant.
This route fits if…
- Applicants comparing contribution and approved-property citizenship structures
- Families able to document lawful source of wealth and funds
- Applicants prepared to use the official Authorised Agent process
Needs professional review
- Option choice (fund / property) and per-beneficiary minimums
- DD outcome (background + source of funds)
- Dependency evidence for included family
01Summary
The current official schedule publishes a minimum US$200,000 Economic Diversification Fund contribution for a single applicant and US$250,000 for a main applicant with up to three qualifying dependants.
The approved-real-estate route also starts at US$200,000. Government, due-diligence, processing and other charges are separate from the property investment.
Applications proceed through an Authorised Agent and remain subject to document review, an interview, enhanced due diligence and the government's final decision.
02Investment options
Economic Diversification Fund
200,000 USD min · None (non-refundable)Non-refundable contribution under the current official family schedule.
Government-approved real estate
200,000 USD min · At least 3 years; 5 years before resale to another CBI applicantInvestment in an approved project; the CBIU currently publishes government fees starting at US$75,000 in addition to the investment.
03Eligibility
- Main applicant aged at least 18
- Qualifying contribution or approved real-estate investment
- Successful due diligence and interview
- Lawful source of funds and complete disclosure
04Family & dependents
Spouse, dependent children (incl. student children in qualifying cases), and dependent parents of the applicant.
- Spouse
- Children
- Dependent parents
05Physical presence
Presence is defined per rule dimension below — each with its own counting method. There is no single universal "days per year" number.
Residence
No residence or stay requirement for grant or maintenance.
Counting method: No day-count rules.
06Timeline & duration
Authorised-agent preparation, CBIU review, interview, due diligence, approval in principle and investment completion are separate stages. The CBIU says applicants generally wait at least three months from submission to approval in principle.
Typical: At least 3 months to approval in principle; case-specific · Duration: Permanent citizenship; renewable passport.
- Passport renewal; citizenship is perpetual
07Costs
The qualifying contribution or property investment is only one cost component. Government, due-diligence, processing, interview, document and professional costs require a current family-specific schedule.
| Component | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EDF contribution or approved real estate | Investment capital | 200,000 USD |
Government charges, investment capital, professional fees and other costs are separate. Figures are research references, not quotes; verify them with the responsible authority and qualified professional before acting.
Currency conversions use a reference EUR→USD rate of 1.08 as of 2026-09-19. All program amounts are stated in official currencies; verify current rates before budgeting.
08Documentation
Valid passport (all holders)
primary
Birth certificate
primary
Criminal record certificates
primary — From countries of recent residence; apostilled.
Source-of-funds evidence
primary
Marriage certificate
spouse
Birth certificate
child
Dependency evidence
parent
Medical declarations
any
09Path to PR & citizenship
Permanent residence
CBI grants citizenship directly; no PR stage.
Citizenship
Citizenship is the grant.
10Risks & refusals
- Due-diligence or source-of-funds refusal
- EDF contribution is non-refundable
- Project and resale risk
- Breaking the applicable property holding rule
- Unofficial discount or financing arrangement
11Rule versions tracked
Law changes create cohorts — the version in force when you first acquired your permit or filed may govern your case. Both open and closed versions stay on record.
dm-cbi-20242024-07-01 – presentactiveCurrent contribution and approved-real-estate framework under the 2024 regulations.
- EDF single-applicant minimum increased to US$200,000
- Current family schedule applies
- Interview and enhanced due-diligence requirements apply
12Sources of record
Draft next-review date: 2026-10-21. A listed link and checked date do not certify that a rule is current. Recheck material facts with the responsible authority and a qualified professional before acting.