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Dominica: citizenship and residency routes

Dominica operates a Citizenship by Investment Programme administered by its Citizenship by Investment Unit. The Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) route requires a non-refundable government contribution plus separate fees. Figures below are from the official CBIU page and are not an all-in quotation.

Active — applications through authorised agents (official site)

Current status

Legal announcement

Not verified.

Operational availability

The official CBIU site lists the EDF option and states that applications are made through authorised agents. CBI Passports is not an authorised agent.

Route types, contributions and estimated costs

Active — via authorised agentsCitizenship

Dominica citizenship — Economic Diversification Fund

Non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, plus processing, due-diligence, naturalisation and interview fees.

EDF contribution — single applicantContribution (not returned) · Non-refundable (official CBIU page)
$200,000
EDF contribution — main applicant + up to 3 qualifying dependantsContribution (not returned) · Replaces the single-applicant figure for families of up to 4
$250,000
Processing / application feeGovernment fee
$1,000
Due diligence — main applicantDue diligence
$7,500
Due diligence — each dependant aged 16+Due diligence · 16–17-year-olds also pay; age bands here are approximate
$4,000
Certificate of naturalisation — per personGovernment fee
$500
Interview fee — each applicant 16+Government fee
$1,000
Professional / agent feesProfessional fee · Vary by authorised agent
Not verified
Each additional dependant under 18 (beyond the family of 4)Contribution (not returned) · Official CBIU page
$25,000
Each additional dependant 18 or older (beyond the family of 4)Contribution (not returned) · Official CBIU page
$40,000
Physical presence
Not verified
Timeline
Not verified
Holding period
Not applicable — a contribution is not returned
Capital at risk
A contribution is a cost and is not refunded.

A minimum amount is not the total cost. Last verified 2026-10-14 · next review 2027-01-14

Official source

Informational comparison. Eligibility and suitability require professional review.

Family inclusion

Main applicant plus up to three qualifying dependants under the USD 250,000 family contribution; additional dependants USD 25,000 (under 18) or USD 40,000 (18+) each (official page).

Residence requirements

Not verified.

Process

  1. Choose an authorised agent
  2. Prepare documentation and due diligence
  3. Application submitted to the CBIU by the agent
  4. Decision by the Government

Documentation overview

  • Official document requirements are published by the CBIU; review them with an authorised agent.

Timing

Not verified.

Benefits

  • Published contribution and fee schedule on the official CBIU site
  • Family package for main applicant plus up to three qualifying dependants

Limitations

  • Listed fees are not exhaustive; professional and other costs apply
  • Applications only through authorised agents

Risks

  • Approval is not guaranteed
  • Programme rules and fees can change

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