The most accessible Caribbean programme for a single applicant.
Dominica’s programme, run by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) since 1993, is the most accessible of the Caribbean options for a single applicant and one of the most straightforward for families. There is no residency requirement, and every applicant aged 16 or over attends a short interview, usually online.
Investment options
- Economic Diversification Fund (EDF): US$200,000 for a single applicant; US$250,000 for a main applicant with up to three dependants; US$25,000 for each additional dependant under 18 and US$40,000 for each additional dependant aged 18 or over.
- Approved real estate: from US$200,000 in a government-approved project, plus government fees of US$75,000 (single applicant) or US$100,000 (family of up to four). The property must be held for at least three years (five if resold to another citizenship applicant).
Processing fee US$1,000; due diligence US$7,500 for the main applicant and US$4,000 for each dependant aged 16 or over; interview fee US$1,000 per person aged 16 or over; certificate of naturalisation US$500 per person.
Who can apply
Applicants must be at least 18, of good character, with no criminal record and a lawful source of funds. Dependants can include a spouse, children and dependent parents or grandparents. The CBIU applies restrictions or enhanced due diligence to nationals of Belarus, Iran, Northern Iraq, North Korea, Russia, Yemen and Sudan; we advise on eligibility before any fees are paid.
Read how we assess and prepare an application before anything is submitted.
Process and timeline
Applications are lodged through an authorised agent and reviewed by the CBIU and independent due-diligence firms. The CBIU states that applicants should expect to wait at least three months for approval in principle; the investment is completed after approval, followed by the certificate of naturalisation and passport.
Points to know before you commit
- No visit, residency or language requirement.
- Dominican citizens have required a visa for the United Kingdom since July 2023; we review current travel arrangements with you rather than quoting a fixed visa-free count.
- The real-estate route carries government fees on top of the property price — compare the total cost, not the headline figure.
Figures verified on 14 September 2026 against the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (cbiu.gov.dm).
