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Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Dominica citizenship by investment
Citizenship by investment Last reviewed: 21 Oct 2026

Give Your Family a Plan B With Dominica Citizenship by Investment

Dominica offers citizenship by investment from a US$200,000 contribution to its Economic Diversification Fund, or through approved real estate. You do not need to live in Dominica before you apply.

We work with the government-authorised representative in each country, who files your application. We stay your point of contact.
Contribution from
US$200,000
Family
Spouse, children, parents
Stay needed
None before applying
Routes
Fund or real estate
Typical timeline
Often 3 to 6 months
2026 Canadian Choice Award winner, Amir Ismail & Associates
2026 Canadian Choice Award
Independently verified excellence
35+
Years in immigration
25,000+
Clients guided
3 offices
Toronto, Dubai, Karachi

You want a plan B, but the price and the paperwork hold you back

Many families want a second passport and keep putting it off. The price looks high, the programs look alike and the paperwork looks risky.

Dominica answers the price question first. A single applicant contributes from US$200,000, and the Economic Diversification Fund route needs no property and no prior stay.

How it feels to put it off

You feel stuck between wanting security and fearing a costly mistake. You worry about picking the wrong program or filing a weak application that gets refused.

What Dominica gives you

  • The lowest Caribbean entry point, so your budget goes further for the same type of passport
  • One contribution and no property, so there is nothing to buy, manage or sell, and the process stays simple
  • No prior stay needed, so you keep your job, business and schools where they are
  • A program open since 1993, so you rely on a long track record and feel sure of your choice
  • Family coverage, so your spouse, children and eligible parents are protected together
  • Dual citizenship, so you add a passport instead of swapping one, subject to your home country’s rules

You do not have to work this out alone

We know it is hard to tell one Caribbean program from another. You want someone who knows how each program works and will tell you honestly whether Dominica fits.

What we have done

  • 35+ years in immigration and investment migration
  • 25,000+ families guided since 1991
  • Three offices: Toronto, Dubai and Karachi
  • Authorized agents only: we file through officially authorized agents for each program
  • 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner

What we believe

  • Honesty first: we tell you when a program does not fit, before you pay
  • Clean files: every dollar documented, and no shortcuts
  • Your plan, not a template: the right program depends on your goals and passport

We believe the lowest price should never mean the highest risk. Good files win on clean documents, not shortcuts.

Is Dominica citizenship by investment right for you?

An honest answer before you commit funds.

Investor reviewing documents for a Dominica citizenship by investment application

A good fit if you have

  • Funds you can trace to a legal source, backed by 12 months of bank statements
  • Clean police records for everyone aged 16 and over
  • A budget from US$200,000, plus government and due diligence fees
  • A plan to travel or do business with a second passport
  • Medical clearance for every applicant

Consider another route if

  • You cannot document where your money came from
  • You have a criminal record or a sanctions link
  • You need a passport in a few weeks
  • You want the oldest program on the market, since St Kitts and Nevis opened in 1984

Not sure Dominica is the best fit? Compare all citizenship by investment programs, or book a Strategy Consultation and we match your goals to the right one.

Dominica citizenship by investment requirements

Dominica asks for a detailed file. Here is what the government looks at.

DD

Due diligence

Applicants aged 16 and over provide police certificates from their country of birth, citizenship and residence. Fingerprints are taken in front of an authorized officer.

SF

Source of funds

You provide 12 months of bank statements, a bank reference letter, a notarized affidavit of source of funds and supporting records such as tax filings or business accounts.

HI

Health and identity

You need certified copies of passports, birth certificates and marriage records. Applicants aged 12 and over complete HIV testing, plus routine blood and urine tests.

FA

Family

You can include a spouse, dependent children and eligible parents. Extra fees apply for each dependant, and age limits decide who qualifies.

FO

Forms

The file includes a disclosure form, a fingerprint and photograph verification form, a medical questionnaire and an investment agreement. Non-English documents need certified translation.

Not sure you qualify?

Book a strategy consultation and we map your best program.

Dominica citizenship by investment options

EDF

Economic Diversification Fund

A non-refundable contribution from US$200,000 for a single applicant, so one payment replaces property management. The total rises as you add dependants.

RE

Approved real estate

Buy approved property worth at least US$200,000 and hold it for at least three years, plus government fees, so you keep an asset you can sell later.

FA

Family applications

Include a spouse, dependent children and eligible parents, so the whole family is protected together. We price your whole family up front.

Your path to a Dominica passport in three steps

Three steps from your first call to your passport in hand.

Passport and signed documents for a Dominica citizenship by investment application
1
Before you pay

Book Your Strategy Consultation

In 30 minutes we confirm Dominica fits your goals, family and budget, and tell you what to prepare.

2
We do the heavy lifting

We prepare and file your application

We gather and check your documents, file through an authorized agent and answer every due diligence question.

3
Your after-state

Enjoy your second passport

You receive your citizenship certificate and passport, and your family gains new options for travel and security.

What it costs, and what waiting costs

Dominica is the lowest-cost Caribbean program, and we show every line up front. Set it against the price of staying with one passport: a missed deal, a cancelled move or a family with no plan B.

Economic Diversification Fund
From US$200,000, single applicant
Real estate route
From US$200,000, held 3 years
Government fees
Quoted per applicant, from about US$75,000 on the real estate route
Due diligence fees
Charged per applicant, quoted in writing
Family of four
From about US$250,000 on the contribution route
Extra dependants
Extra fees for each person
Typical timeline
Often 3 to 6 months

Two possible futures

A year from now, you may still be weighing options while the rules shift around you. Fees, visit requirements and due diligence standards across the Caribbean programs are changing.

Or your family holds a Dominica passport, your file is clean and your plan B is in place. You feel relieved, and you did it on a budget that made sense.

The cost of staying put

Dominica has the lowest entry point today, and a regional regulator, ECCIRA, is standardizing the Caribbean programs. Applying under current terms helps you avoid changes that add cost or steps.

Your ultimate success

  • Relieved: your family has a plan B
  • Confident: you travel and do business without visa fear
  • Protected: your children inherit more options
  • In control: you decided on your terms, with the facts
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Which citizenship program fits you?

Tell us a little about your plans and we will match you with the programs that may suit your family.

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Programs compared
US$200K+
Typical entry point
100%
Private

We work with the government-authorised representative in each country, who files your application. Your details stay private.

Amir Ismail, RCIC R412319, founder of Amir Ismail & Associates
“My mission is simple: to help you and your family secure global mobility and peace of mind, with clarity, confidence and credibility.”
Amir Ismail · Founder

Why clients choose Amir Ismail & Associates

35+ years of hands-on immigration experience and 25,000+ successful cases, from offices in Toronto, Dubai and Karachi. We work only through officially authorized agents for every citizenship program we file, so you deal with one accountable team from first call to passport.

Authorized agents only

We file only through officially authorized agents for each program, with no intermediaries in between.

A strategy built for your family

We match programs to your goals, budget and passport, not a template.

Application accuracy

Document and source-of-funds review that prevents costly errors and refusals.

Timely updates

We track rule, fee and regulator changes across every program for you.

End-to-end support

From your first eligibility check to your passport in hand, we guide every step.

Proven track record

2026 Canadian Choice Award winner, trusted since 1991.

What our clients say

Real reviews from clients we have guided across borders.

Dominica citizenship by investment FAQs

Dominica is the lowest-cost Caribbean program, from US$200,000 for a single applicant. Set that against what one passport cannot do: replace a home base in a crisis, reverse a visa refusal or protect your whole family. Most families treat it as a plan B they hope never to use.

A single applicant contributes from US$200,000 to the Economic Diversification Fund, and a family of four usually pays from about US$250,000. Government and due diligence fees come on top. Your consultation gives you an all-in figure for your family.

The official program page says approval typically takes 3 to 4 months, and many files take somewhat longer depending on due diligence. Your own time is about 30 minutes to start and a few weeks to gather documents. We handle the filing and follow-up.

No. You do not need prior residency to apply, so you keep your job, business and schools. The Caribbean programs are moving toward short in-person visit requirements, and we confirm the current rule before you file.

Approval depends on your record, your source of funds and your nationality, and nobody can guarantee it. We pre-screen every file before you pay, which removes most avoidable refusals. AIA has guided 25,000+ families since 1991.

You buy approved property worth at least US$200,000 and hold it for at least three years, and you also pay government fees. It suits investors who want an asset they can sell later. The contribution route has fewer moving parts.

Yes. You can include a spouse, dependent children and eligible parents, with extra fees for each person. Age limits apply, so we check who qualifies before you file.

Dominica allows dual citizenship, but your home country decides whether you can keep your first passport. We check both sides before you file.

Most nationalities can apply to Dominica’s program, but the country keeps its own list of restricted nationalities and runs its own checks. Your home country’s dual citizenship rules also matter. We confirm both before you pay anything.

Applications are handled privately, but governments can share information under international rules. A second passport also does not change where you owe tax. We explain both points in your consultation.