Dominica enjoys a pleasant climate, particularly during the cooler period from December to March. Visitors have praised Dominicans as the friendliest people in the Caribbean, a reputation supported by the country's remarkably low crime rate. The mountainous terrain limits cultivation to about a quarter of the island, but the fertile soil yields excellent domestic and export crops, with a focus on encouraging organic agriculture for significant economic potential.
The country's citizenship by investment program was established in 1993 to boost its predominantly agriculture-based economy. However, in recent years, real estate investments have played a vital role in transforming Dominica's economy, making tourism a key contributor. The island's 750 km2 are home to over 74,000 inhabitants, including approximately 3,000 native Carib people, the last surviving group of its kind in the Caribbean. Dominica takes pride in its almost non-existent crime rate, and its currency, the Eastern Caribbean dollar, is pegged to the US dollar.
Minimum donation of USD 100,000
The privilege of unrestricted mobility and visa-free entry to more than 140 global destinations.
Three months
To participate in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program, individuals must make an economic contribution to the country. In return, successful applicants and their families are rewarded with full citizenship rights.
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The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel opportunities to more than 140 destinations across the globe. It allows the main applicant to include their spouse, dependent children under 31, and elderly parents and grandparents aged 65 and above in the application. Moreover, the main applicant's future generations can also acquire citizenship by descent. Once granted citizenship, individuals have the right to reside, work, and study in Dominica. Additionally, there are no restrictions on dual citizenship, and no minimum stay requirements, providing flexibility and ease for those seeking a better future in Dominica.
Single applicants seeking citizenship have two options: a non-refundable USD 100,000 contribution to the Economic Development Fund, investing in the country's growth, or an approved real estate investment of at least USD 200,000. These pathways offer diverse opportunities to secure citizenship while positively impacting the country's progress and property sector.
Applicants and their families must take an oath of allegiance before an authorized official. Upon pledging allegiance, the citizenship application is processed, and citizenship certificates are issued. While there is no physical residence requirement, new citizens are encouraged to engage in the economy, with attractive incentives available. Successful applicants can live in Dominica at their convenience. Pre-existing dependents and future spouses of program beneficiaries can also apply for citizenship, with processing times currently at three months.
