Due diligence is the backbone of any credible citizenship programme. Dominica grants citizenship only after these checks and may later revoke the citizenship of anyone who gave false information. The information below comes from the CBIU's official pages, checked on 24 October 2026.
Who carries out the checks
- After submission, an independent due diligence firm reviews the applicant's information carefully.
- On its FAQ page the CBIU says applications are kept confidential, except where authorised due diligence firms and international partners carry out the checks.
- At the same time, every applicant aged 16 and over attends an online interview.
Due diligence fees
Normal fees:
- Main applicant: US$7,500
- Spouse: US$4,000
- Each dependant aged 16 or over: US$4,000
- Interview: US$1,000 per interview
Enhanced due diligence for all Iranian applicants, that is citizens of Iran and those whose residence is in Iran:
- Main applicant: US$25,000
- Spouse: US$15,000
- Each dependant aged 16 or over: US$15,000
- Each dependant aged 12 to 15: US$10,000
These amounts also cover the normal due diligence and interview fees. The CBIU says enhanced checks may also be needed for other applicants, at their cost. It has not published the criteria.
What is checked
The CBIU has not published a detailed list of checks. What the official pages show is that the accuracy of all information in the application is checked. These people are not accepted:
- people with a criminal record that is not minor;
- people under undisclosed criminal investigation;
- people whose citizenship application was refused before;
- people refused a visa by the European Union or the United Kingdom;
- people regarded as a security risk or who give false information.
The outcome
After due diligence and the interview, the CBIU recommends the decision to the government. The decision letter has one of three outcomes: approval in principle, deferral with a stated reason, or refusal.
How to reduce delays
- Explain from the start, with documents, any history that may be asked about, such as a refused visa, closed legal cases, a name change or former companies.
- Show the source of the investment money with a complete chain of documents: income, sale of assets, inheritance or business profits.
- Obtain police clearance certificates from all the countries required, on time.
- The information in the forms, the documents and the interview answers must match.
Hiding information is no shortcut. The CBIU states plainly that false information leads to refusal or revocation of citizenship.
This article is general information and not legal advice.
Sources
- CBIU, enhanced due diligence and interview — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/enhanced-due-diligence/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU, FAQ — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/faqs/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU, how to apply — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/how-to-apply/ (checked on 24 October 2026)