One feature of Dominica's citizenship programme is that the family obtain citizenship together with the main applicant in one application. The programme defines a "dependant" precisely. The information below comes from the official FAQ page of the CBIU, checked on 24 October 2026.
The groups accepted
- The main applicant's spouse.
- A child under 18 of the main applicant or their spouse.
- A child aged 18 to 30 studying at a recognised higher education institution and fully supported by the applicant. A 30-year-old is accepted, but not someone who has turned 31.
- An unmarried daughter under 25 who lives with the applicant or their spouse and is fully supported by them.
- A child aged 18 or over with a physical or mental disability who is fully supported by the applicant.
- Parents or grandparents over 65 of the applicant or their spouse who are mainly supported by the applicant.
"Child" means a biological or legally adopted child.
Documents families most often need
- For each member aged 18 or over, other than the spouse: a notarised affidavit of support.
- For children aged 12 to 18: a letter of recommendation from the head of their school or university.
- For children aged 18 to 30: official transcripts or a letter from the education authority confirming enrolment.
- For each member aged 16 or over: police clearance certificates from the countries required.
- For children aged 12 to 15: a parental affidavit that the child has no criminal record.
- For an adult child who cannot sign: a legal document showing another person's right to sign on their behalf.
Costs change with the number of members
- The fund contribution or the government fees rise with each member added.
- The due diligence fee for each member aged 16 or over is US$4,000. The CBIU states this figure on its "How to apply" page.
- The Certificate of Naturalisation costs US$500 per person.
- Every member aged 16 or over attends the mandatory interview.
Adding a child after citizenship
The CBIU states that after obtaining citizenship the main applicant may add a minor child, biological or adopted, to the application. There is no time limit relative to the date of citizenship. For a child born after citizenship, plan this route with the Authorised Agent from the start.
Planning tips
- The members' ages at the time of submission matter. If a child is close to 18 or 30, weigh the timing in advance.
- For student children, the proof of study must be valid and recent.
- Explain with documents, before submission, any difference in how names are written across the family's documents, for example between the birth certificate and the passport.
In the Royal Golden customer portal, each family member has their own list of documents.
This article is general information and not legal advice.
Sources
- CBIU, FAQ (dependants) — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/faqs/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU, required documents — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/required-documents/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU, how to apply and fees — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/how-to-apply/ (checked on 24 October 2026)