Citizenship by Investment
Dominica programme.
A long-running Caribbean programme with a development-fund route and approved real estate option.
EDF contributionFrom US$200,000
Family of four EDFUS$250,000
Approved real estateFrom US$200,000
Real-estate holdingGenerally 3 years
Programme overview
Dominica introduced its Citizenship by Investment Programme in 1993. The programme is administered by the Citizenship by Investment Unit and currently provides two core qualifying routes: a contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund and investment in government-approved real estate.
Figures shown are based on currently published government material reviewed in October 2026 and are presented as headline programme amounts only. Government fees, due diligence, professional fees, taxes, transaction costs and dependant charges may be additional. Rules can change without notice.
Qualifying investment routes
Qualifying route
Economic Diversification Fund
US$200,000
A non-refundable contribution supporting public and private development initiatives. The amount increases depending on the number and age of qualifying dependants.
Qualifying route
Approved Real Estate
US$200,000
Investment in a government-approved real estate project. Government fees are additional, and the investment is subject to programme holding-period rules.
Important points to understand
- Applicants must use an Authorised Agent; the CBIU does not accept direct submissions from applicants.
- The programme requires extensive background checks, proof of lawful source of funds and prescribed supporting documentation.
- The real-estate route carries additional government fees beyond the minimum property investment.
- Programme processing estimates are not guarantees and can vary with due diligence and document readiness.
Due diligence and approval
Citizenship by investment is not an automatic purchase of a passport. Government authorities review applicants and supporting evidence, conduct due diligence and retain decision-making authority. Applicants should expect detailed identity, financial and background documentation, and in some programmes an interview or additional verification.
Family applications
Most citizenship programmes allow certain qualifying family members to be included, but definitions differ. Spouses, children, parents, grandparents and siblings are treated differently across programmes, and age, dependency, education and support requirements may apply. Family composition should therefore be checked before comparing total costs.
Common questions
Dominica programme FAQs.
Use these as a starting point. Individual circumstances can change the answer.
The Economic Diversification Fund and government-approved real estate are the programme’s two core qualifying routes.
Current official guidance states at least three years, or five years if the property is subsequently resold to another citizenship-by-investment applicant.
No. Current rules require the application to be submitted through an Authorised Agent.
Next step
See how the wider application journey works.
Programme pages explain the destination. Our process page explains how Pathways helps coordinate the stages around it.