Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme
Dominica grants citizenship by naturalisation to investors who contribute to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) or buy approved real estate, under section 101 of the Constitution, the Citizenship Act and the Citizenship by Investment Regulations SRO 8 of 2024 (amended 2025). Applications go through Authorised Agents to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) and include due diligence and a mandatory interview. Dominica signed the 2025 ECCIRA agreement, and since 1 January 2026 its nationals face partial US entry restrictions linked to the programme; the UK has required visas since July 2023.
Life in Dominica
Money
3
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar
Cost of living
58
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
First XCD 30,000 tax-free; 15% to XCD 50,000, 25% to XCD 80,000, 35% above.
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Who it’s for
Adults who can make the EDF contribution or buy approved property from documented lawful funds and pass due diligence and an interview.
Eligibility
Minimum age
The main applicant must be at least 18.
Official wording
The main applicant must be at least 18.
EDF contributionEconomic Diversification Fund
You make a contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, with the amount set by family size and dependants' ages.
EDF contribution
- Just yousingle applicant
- US$200,000
- You + up to 3 dependantsmain applicant
- US$250,000
- Extra dependant under 18each
- US$25,000
- Extra dependant 18+each
- US$40,000
Official wording
US$200,000 for a single applicant, or US$250,000 for a main applicant with up to three dependants. Extra dependants cost US$25,000 each if under 18 and US$40,000 each if 18 or over.
Real estateReal Estate
You buy a unit in an Approved Project and pay a government fee.
Real estate costs
- Minimum unit value
- US$200,000
- Government fee, just yousingle applicant
- US$75,000
- Fee, up to 3 dependantsmain applicant
- US$100,000
Official wording
Buy a unit worth at least US$200,000 in an Approved Project, plus a government fee of US$75,000 (single) or US$100,000 (main applicant with up to three dependants).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementHolding period
- Document checklistForm D1 Disclosure Form
- FeesEDF contribution – single applicant
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- 6 more requirements
- 12 documents
- 12 fees
- 8 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Official sources
- CBIU – Investment Options
- CBIU – Economic Diversification Fund
- CBIU – Real Estate
- CBIU – How to Apply
- CBIU – Required Documents
- CBIU – Banned Nationalities
- CBIU – Legal Basis and Relevant Legislation
- Office of the Prime Minister – Dominica signs agreement to establish ECCIRA (2 Oct 2025)
- Federal Register – Proclamation 10998 (19 Dec 2025)
- GOV.UK – UK visa requirements list for carriers
