Details of the countries where you travel ¨Visa Free¨:

• SHENGHEN AREA
• UK
• SOUTH KOREA
• SINGAPORE
• HONG KONG
• THE WHOLE CARIBBEAN INCLUDING CUBA
• MALASYA
• INDONESIA
• PHILIPPINES
• BRAZIL

Total countries where you can travel without a passport: 145

The Citizenship by Investment program in Dominica is set out in regulations published pursuant to Article 101 of the Constitution and Articles 8 and 20(1) of the Citizenship Act.

The latest amendment was made on December 1, 2016, to Law No. 38 of 2016. Through this program, a foreign national who makes a financial contribution in the form of a donation to the government's Economic Diversification Fund, or a real estate investment, can become a citizen of Dominica.

The entity that administers applications and enforces regulations is the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU), and the granting of citizenship is at the sole discretion of the CBIU Director and senior examiners.

• US $100,000 for the lead applicant.
• US$175,000 for the principal applicant and spouse.
• US$200,000 for the principal applicant with up to three dependents (spouse and 2 children under 18 years of age).
• US$25,000 for each additional dependent (children aged 18-25 and parents/grandparents over 65).

The funds are being used for public and private projects such as building schools, renovating hospitals, constructing a national sports stadium, and promoting the offshore sector, tourism, information technology, and agriculture.

Investment in an approved real estate project

• Minimum investment of USD 200,000 in a real estate project approved by the Dominica government, to be maintained for a minimum of 3 years.

If the Real Estate option is chosen, the following government taxes will apply:

• US$25,000 for the lead applicant.
• US$35,000 for a family of up to 4 people (including the main applicant).
• US$50,000 for a family of up to 6 people (including the main applicant).
• US$70,000 for a family of 7 or more people (including the principal applicant).

Requirements

• The main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The principal applicant must demonstrate sufficient funds to make the requested investment and demonstrate the legal source of such funds. The principal applicant and their dependents must not suffer from any contagious diseases and/or serious health problems.
• Clean Criminal Record
• Not be the subject of a criminal investigation.
• Not to be considered a potential risk to national security.
• Not to be involved in any activity that may bring Dominica into disrepute.

Restricted Nationalities
No nationalities are officially restricted.

Requested documents

• Original professional reference letter (no older than 6 months)
• Financial statement
• Original bank reference letter (not older than 6 months)
• Two personal references
• Original police clearance certificate
• Eight passport-sized photos
• Original or certified copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Original or certified copy of birth certificate (if applicable)
• Official transcripts of written confirmation from a recognized educational center (dependants over 18)

Proof of payment of non-refundable processing and due diligence fees

• Declaration of source of funds
• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of business background
• Medical certificate
• Certified copy of passport
• Certified copy of the identity card
• Professional and academic certificates (if applicable)
• Photograph and certificate of signature
• Investment Confirmation/Guarantee Agreement

Travel to Europe is visa-free, the Dominica passport allows visa-free travel to the Schengen area, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong and allows 180 days of residence in the UK.