Dominica Economic Citizenship Program

The Commonwealth of Dominica Economic Citizenship Program

The Commonwealth of Dominica Island nation in the Caribbean Sea Achieved independence from Britain in 1978 Currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar Economy based mainly on agriculture and tourism Population of 69,625 people Area of 290 square miles (751 square kilometers) Called the “Nature Island of the Caribbean”

Economic Citizenship Program Established to channel capital into national development projects, such as building schools, hospitals, sports facilities, and other public sector projects Citizenship Act allows applicants to invest in Dominica and receive citizenship without a residency requirement Confederation Passports is a Government-Approved Economic Citizenship Agent

Program Benefits Citizenship in a British Commonwealth country Citizenship is for life and non-revocable No residency requirement Dual citizenship permitted Visa-free travel to many countries worldwide Children may avoid military service in their home country Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and Dominica- incorporated companies give unique opportunities for business and tax planning

Visa-Free Travel Visa-free travel to the United Kingdom Visa-free travel to Hong Kong Visa-free travel to many other countries worldwide Visas for Canada, the United States, and the European Union are easily obtained

Criteria Principal applicant must be at least 21 years old Dependent children must be under age 21 and unmarried Make a one-time payment to the Government of Dominica Principal applicant must have a basic knowledge of English No minimum net worth, No education requirement, No maximum age, and No business experience needed Citizens of Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen are not eligible to apply to this program

Application Process Pass medical and security checks Submit required documents Principal applicant must attend an interview in Dominica (translator permitted) If unable to travel to Dominica, an applicant (or group of applicants) may have interviews conducted in any major overseas city for an additional cost

Services Offered by Confederation File review, to ensure completeness and fast processing Facilitate fast Government processing Arrange convenient interview date Conduct interview preparation Arrange flights to Dominica, accommodations, airport pickup, personalized tours, etc. Set up meetings with solicitor, real estate agent, bank officials, etc. (if requested) Unplanned or emergency services (as required)

Dominica Economic Citizenship Program