Citizenship by Investment - Economic Diversification Fund

The EDF is a Dominican Government initiative established through the Citizenship by Investment Programme,

allowing applicants to obtain economic citizenship by contributing financially to support socio-economic projects that enhance national development,

including schools, hospitals, and various sectors like tourism and agriculture. Minimum investment starts at US$200,000.

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Programme provides two primary routes for prospective investors seeking citizenship.

Real Estate Investment To obtain Dominican citizenship through the real estate option of the Citizenship by Investment Programme, an applicant must invest a minimum of US$200,000 in an Approved Project

To gain Dominican citizenship through the EDF investment option, an applicant must contribute at least US$200,000. US$200,000 (two hundred thousand United States dollars) for the main applicant; US$250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand United States dollars) for the main applicant and up to three qualifying dependants; US$25,000 (twenty-five thousand United States dollars) for any additional dependant under the age of eighteen; US$40,000 (forty thousand United States dollars) for any additional dependant eighteen years of age or older;

The following fees must be paid in addition to the minimum EDF contribution: Processing Fees -US$1,000 per application; Due diligence fees – US$7,500 for the main applicant, US$4,000 for any dependants aged 16 or above;

No. You do not have to reside in Dominica before or after citizenship is granted.

has certified in writing that if granted citizenship of Dominica they will not within 5 years of receiving a certificate of naturalisation change or seek to change their name other than by marriage

The cost of the contribution will be determined by the number of dependants included in the application —this refers to anyone who relies on the main applicant as a primary source of income, including spouses, children, parents and grandparents.

Other benefits include: Full residence status – including working rights

Applicants will receive their Dominican citizenship and can apply for their new passport.

The CBI programme not only stimulates economic growth but also provides individuals and families with citizenship for life that comes with numerous benefits.

Dominica allows dual citizenship, which means individuals can hold citizenship in another country while enjoying the benefits of Dominican citizenship.