One of the Caribbean's most beautiful islands, the Commonwealth of Dominica established its citizenship by investment program in 1993 to boost its investments. Dominica is a former British colony and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, CARICOM, and other international organizations.
The citizenship by investment program in Dominica requires an economic contribution to the country. In exchange, applicants and their family are granted full citizenship. Dominica's citizenship by investment program is governed by Article 101 of the country's Constitution and Sections 8 and 20 of the Citizenship Act. The program allows the government to grant citizenship to individuals who meet certain criteria and policy guidelines, while stimulating economic investments in Dominica.
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To qualify for citizenship under the current regulations, individual applicants may choose one of the following two options:
The applicant and their family must take an oath of allegiance before an authorized notary, justice of the peace, or commissioner of oaths. After taking the oath, the citizenship application is processed, and the certificates of citizenship are issued.
No physical residency requirement is necessary. However, the government encourages new citizens to become more involved in the economy and offers substantial incentives to make this option attractive. The successful applicant has the right to settle in Dominica at any time and for any length of time. Any applicant who has been refused a visa in a country with which Dominica has a visa-free travel agreement must then successfully obtain a visa from that country to be eligible to apply.
Pre-existing dependents of the main applicant and future spouses of individuals who have obtained citizenship through the citizenship by investment program in Dominica may apply for citizenship, subject to additional fees. Children born to individuals who obtained citizenship through the program, born after the attainment of citizenship, can be registered as citizens at any time.
Applications are processed by a Citizenship by Investment Unit, a dedicated government authority under the Ministry of Finance, responsible for managing the program. The processing time for applications is currently three months from the receipt of a complete application.
Obtaining citizenship and a passport from Dominica can offer numerous benefits to foreign investors, including the freedom to travel without restrictions. At Horizon Passport, we are here to help you navigate the process of obtaining citizenship from Dominica and to answer all your questions.
