The answers below summarise the official pages of the Citizenship by Investment Unit of Dominica (CBIU), checked on 24 October 2026. For the details of each subject, read its full article in this section.
What is the minimum investment?
For a single applicant, a US$200,000 contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund, or approved real estate with a minimum value of US$200,000 plus government fees from US$75,000 per applicant.
What are the other fees?
Processing US$1,000, due diligence US$7,500 for the main applicant and US$4,000 for each member aged 16 or over, the interview US$1,000 per interview, and the Certificate of Naturalisation US$500 per person. For Iranian applicants, enhanced due diligence is carried out at a separate cost.
How long does it take?
The CBIU usually states three to four months from submission to approval in principle. This time is not guaranteed.
Can I apply myself?
No. Applications are accepted only through an Authorised Agent, and the forms are available only through an agent.
Is an interview needed?
Yes, for every applicant aged 16 and over. The interview is online and can be held in the applicant's mother tongue.
Do I have to travel to or live in Dominica?
No. Travel is not needed to apply, and residence is required neither before citizenship nor after it.
Is my family included?
Yes, on conditions: the spouse, children under 18, children aged 18 to 30 in study and fully supported, an unmarried daughter under 25 living with the applicant, an adult child with a disability, and supported parents or grandparents over 65.
Do I lose my current citizenship?
Dominica allows dual citizenship. Whether your current country allows a second citizenship depends on that country's law.
Do I pay tax in Dominica?
According to the CBIU, Dominica has no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax, and personal tax applies only to residents of Dominica. This is not tax advice; your tax position is decided in your country of residence.
How long is the passport valid?
Up to ten years for adults and five years for children under 16. Renewal is possible at Dominica's passport office or at any Dominica consulate.
Can Iranian nationals apply?
Only if they meet all three conditions: they have not lived in Iran for at least ten years, have no significant assets in Iran and have no business activity in or with Iran. Enhanced due diligence is also carried out.
What if the application is refused?
Under Royal Golden's Dominica contract, after an official refusal the amounts paid are not refunded, and the official refusal letter is handed to you. The rights mandatory law gives you are not affected.
Is Dominica the same as the Dominican Republic?
No. Dominica is an English-speaking country in the eastern Caribbean, between Guadeloupe and Martinique. The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
Sources
- CBIU Dominica, FAQ — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/faqs/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU Dominica, how to apply — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/how-to-apply/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU Dominica, investment options — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/investment-options/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU Dominica, enhanced due diligence and interview — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/enhanced-due-diligence/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- CBIU Dominica, banned and restricted nationalities — https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/dominica-citizenship/banned-nationalities/ (checked on 24 October 2026)
- Royal Golden's Dominica services contract (checked on 24 October 2026)