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Immigration services in Dominica

Immigration routes: Dominica

Dominica citizenship by investment

A Caribbean passport from a $200k contribution.
from $200,000
4–6 months
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Immigration routes: Dominica

8 routes to move to Dominica: grounds, requirements, documents and timelines. Each route carries a link to the official source and the date we checked it. The terms change several times a year, so we check the requirements for your case on a free consultation.

Dominica citizenship by investment

A Caribbean passport from a $200k contribution.
from $200,000
4–6 months

Contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)

A non-refundable contribution to the government Economic Diversification Fund. The USD 200,000 threshold matches the OECS agreement on the minimum contribution. Confirmed on the CBIU website on 7 August 2026; the page does not state the date it took effect. Applications are filed only through an authorised agent.

Investment in approved real estate (Real Estate Investment)

The purchase of a property from the list of projects approved by the government. The amounts were confirmed on the CBIU website on 7 August 2026; the page does not state when the tariff was published.

Residence Permit

A permit from the Ministry of National Security, Labour and Immigration; until it is granted the applicant remains in visitor status and must extend their permitted stay. Apply to the Labour Division, Ministry of National Security, Labour and Immigration, Roseau.

Permanent Residence

The decision rests with the discretion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Labour. Confirmed on the government portal on 7 August 2026. The grant of permanent residence remains at the government's discretion even where the conditions are met.

Citizenship by virtue of residence

Registration of citizenship of Dominica on the basis of residence in the country. Applications are received by the Labour Division, Ministry of National Security, Labour and Immigration, Roseau.

Citizenship by marriage

Registration of citizenship of Dominica on the basis of marriage to a citizen of the country.

Citizenship by birth or parentage

Citizenship of Dominica by birth in the country or by descent from a citizen of Dominica. Confirmed on the government portal on 7 August 2026; the page does not set out the degrees of kinship or the limits by generation.

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