In 1993, the Commonwealth of Dominica introduced its citizenship-by-investment program to encourage foreign investment and significantly expand business opportunities. The program enables applicants to obtain Dominican citizenship within 3-4 months. Known as “The Nature Island of the Caribbean” due to its lush scenery, Dominica is famous for its tropical climate, wildlife, breathtaking rivers and waterfalls.
Dominica
Visa-free access to over 130 countries worldwide
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“The Nature Island of the Caribbean”
TRAVEL WITH EASE
As a citizen of Dominica, you gain visa-free access to over 130 countries, including all of the Schengen region , the United Kingdom and most British Commonwealth member countries, making the Dominican citizenship an extremely attractive choice.
Furthermore, obtaining foreign visas will be a very smooth and easy process with your Dominican passport.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Dominican passport holders benefit from an attractive tax regime: no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax, as well as no personal income tax. You will also have access to generous incentive packages, including corporate tax incentives, full exemption from import duties, tax relief benefits and export allowances. Furthermore, the Dominican currency is fixed to USD and there is no restriction on the repatriation of profits and imported capital. The country also offers duty-free trading throughout the Caribbean.
SECURE YOUR FAMILY’S FUTURE
The program allows your spouse, dependent children (up to the age 25), dependent parents (over the age of 55) and siblings to apply to obtain their Dominican passports along with you.
Dominica does not require you or your family to visit the country in order to obtain your citizenship, or reside there to maintain the citizenship status. The country also allows dual citizenship which means that there is no need to renounce your original nationality.
VISA FREE OR VISA ON ARRIVAL
Palau Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Armenia
New Caledonia
Cook Islands
Fiji
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Nauru
French Polynesia
Bolivia
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Botswana
Comores Islands
Cape Verde Islands
Gambia
Mozambique
Kenya
Lesotho
Tanzania
Malawi
Mauritania
Mauritius
Togo
Mozambique
Uganda
Somalia
Senegal
Seychelles
St. Helena
Zambia
Zimbabwe
United Kingdom
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil
Venezuela
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
French
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
South Korea
Maldives
St. Kitts and Nevis
Laos
Nepal
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Malaysia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Macao
Timor-Leste
Singapore
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Grenada
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Albania
Andorra
Iran
Israel
Jordan
Palestinian
VISA FREE OR VISA ON ARRIVAL
Botswana
Comores Islands
Egypt
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Zambia
Uganda
Rwanda
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Togo
Somalia
St. Helena
Tanzania
VISA FREE OR VISA ON ARRIVAL
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil
Venezuela
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
French
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
VISA FREE OR VISA ON ARRIVAL
Laos
Nepal
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Malaysia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Macao
Timor-Leste
Singapore
Maldives
South Korea
VISA FREE OR VISA ON ARRIVAL
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Grenada
Haiti
Jamaica
Montserrat
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Albania
Andorra
St. Kitts and Nevis
VISA FREE OR VISA ON ARRIVAL
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Kingdom
VISA FREE OR VISA ON ARRIVAL
Palestinian
Iran
Jordan
Israel
VISA FREE OR VISA ON ARRIVAL
Palau Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
New Caledonia
Cook Islands
Fiji
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Nauru
French Polynesia
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Month 1- Preparation
Sign a retainer agreement for Horizon link international to act as your legal advisor for the citizenship application and legal process.
Payment of the retainer fee.
Prepare required documentation.
Payment of government, due diligence and citizenship application fees.
Submit citizenship application.
Month 2-3 - Citizenship Application
Government due diligence process.
Citizenship approval is issued. (Contribution is non-refundable).
Month 4 Receive Dominican citizenship
Upon receiving your citizenship approval, you can continue with your selected investment option:
- Make the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) contribution. The payment will be made directly to the government.
- Proceed with the complete purchase of real estate. The payment will be made directly to the developer’s escrow account.
- Take Oath of Allegiance.
- Citizenship Certificate of Naturalization is issued.
- Receive your Dominican passport.
*The time estimated to receive the citizenship approval is based on the government’s due diligence processing time and may vary.