\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT DOMINICA?<\/a><\/p>\n The Commonwealth of Dominica is a Caribbean republic with a parliamentary democracy. The capital city is Roseau and the population is approximately 73,000. Dominica\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s official language is English, although French Patois is also spoken. The local currency is the East Caribbean dollar, which is pegged to the United States dollar.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHAT IS THE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME?<\/a><\/p>\n The Citizenship by Investment Programme allows reputable investors and their eligible family members to legally obtain citizenship in return for a significant investment in Dominica, as determined under the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Regulations. Presently, there are two qualifying investments: a direct contribution to the Government (commonly known as the contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund route), starting at US$200,000<\/strong> for a single applicant, or the purchase of pre-approved real estate at a minimum value of US$200,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW DO I APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP?<\/a><\/p>\n A detailed breakdown of the steps for applying for citizenship can be found\u00c2\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Step 1 – Choose an Authorised Agent<\/p>\n Step 2 – Contact your Authorised Agent<\/p>\n Step 3 – Processing of application<\/p>\n Step 4 – Background checks<\/p>\n Step 5 – Payment of investment and issuing of certificates of naturalisation<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHO IS AN AUTHORISED AGENT?<\/a><\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Authorised Agent\u00e2\u20ac\u009d means a person \u00e2\u20ac\u201c<\/p>\n (a) licenced by the Cabinet who has paid the Authorised Agent\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fee under paragraph 1(1) of\u00c2\u00a0Schedule 1 the CBI regs 2024; and<\/p>\n (b) is authorised to act on behalf of the main applicant in relation to a Citizenship by Investment application. A full list of Authorised Agents can be found\u00c2\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP?<\/a><\/p>\n Any person who is:\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n may apply to become a citizen of Dominica pursuant to section 8 of the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n Any applicant who:\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n shall not<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0be approved for citizenship of Dominica and if approved may be deprived of citizenship of Dominica.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n All CBI applications must be submitted to the CBIU through an Authorised Agent. For a list of Authorised Agents click here<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n There are explicit bans, limitations or enhanced due diligence requirements on applications from nationals of: Belarus, Iran,\u00c2\u00a0Northern Iraq, North Korea, Russia, Yemen and Sudan. For more information\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>click here<\/strong>.\u00c2\u00a0<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW MUCH DOES THE PROGRAMME COST? WHAT ARE THE FEES?<\/a><\/p>\n The total cost will be made up of either (1) the contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund or (2) the investment in pre-approved real estate, plus fees relating to due diligence and the processing of the application. Some fees apply to both citizenship routes, while others depend on whether you choose to obtain citizenship through the Economic Diversification Fund option or the real estate option. For a breakdown of the applicable fees, please click\u00c2\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDOES CITIZENSHIP EXTEND TO MY FAMILY?<\/a><\/p>\n Yes, subject to the fulfilment of certain requirements, citizenship can be extended to your spouse, dependant children, dependant parents and grandparents. Fees vary according to the number of family members you include in your application for citizenship.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHO QUALIFIES AS A DEPENDANT?<\/a><\/p>\n Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please contact an Authorised Agent for questions relating to which of your family members may be included in your application.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?<\/a><\/p>\n Once you receive citizenship of Dominica you will have the same right to live, work, and study in Dominica as any other citizen.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWILL I BE LIABLE TO ANY TAXES IN DOMINICA?<\/a><\/p>\n There is no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax in Dominica. As a citizen, you would be liable to pay personal tax if you resided in Dominica.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCAN I SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TO THE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT UNIT MYSELF?<\/a><\/p>\n No. You must submit your application through an Authorised Agent.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW LONG DOES THE APPLICATION TAKE?<\/a><\/p>\n From submission of the application to an approval in principle, applicants are generally expected to wait at least three months.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW DOES THIS PROGRAMME COMPARE TO OTHER CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES?<\/a><\/p>\n Our Programme has been running since 1993 and our Citizenship by Investment Unit is highly experienced in processing applications. Our Programme has efficient processing times and offers one of the most affordable routes to citizenship in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIS THE APPLICATION PROCESS CONFIDENTIAL?<\/a><\/p>\n The application process itself is confidential, except where necessary checks are carried out by authorised due diligence agencies and international partners.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDO I HAVE TO ATTEND AN INTERVIEW?<\/a><\/p>\n All applicants 16 years of age or over will be required to attend a mandatory interview. The fee is US$1,000 per interview. It is usually conducted virtually.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDO I HAVE TO TRAVEL TO DOMINICA?<\/a><\/p>\n No, you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to travel to Dominica as part of the application process. However, we always encourage you to visit our beautiful Dominica.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDO I HAVE TO BE RESIDENT IN DOMINICA IN ORDER TO OBTAIN CITIZENSHIP?<\/a><\/p>\n No. You do not have to reside in Dominica before or after citizenship is granted.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIS THE APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE?<\/a><\/p>\n No. All application forms for the Citizenship by Investment Programme can only be obtained through an Authorised Agent.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCAN I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION IN ANY LANGUAGE?<\/a><\/p>\n No. You must submit your application in English.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHAT IS A POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE?<\/a><\/p>\n A Police Clearance Certificate is a document provided by a law enforcement agency confirming the absence of a criminal record.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHAT IS THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE?<\/a><\/p>\n Upon receiving citizenship, each applicant is required to sign an Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Oath must be signed before a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, or Commissioner of Oaths.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW DO I ADD A MINOR CHILD TO MY APPLICATION POST CITIZENSHIP?<\/a><\/p>\n A main applicant who obtained citizenship through the Dominica CBI Programme may apply to add a minor child (either biological or adopted) as a post-citizenship addition to his application without any time restriction relating to when the main applicant obtained.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW DO I GET TO DOMINICA?<\/a><\/p>\n International travellers from Europe and the USA arrive in Dominica through transit hubs in Antigua, Barbados, St Maarten, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. Dominica\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s main and larger airport is Douglas-Charles (DOM) which accommodates commercial airlines and has an updated terminal. Canefield Airport (DCF) currently serves only courier services and private charters. For more information on your trip to Dominica, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHERE WILL MY DOMINICAN PASSPORT BE RECOGNISED?<\/a><\/p>\n Everywhere. The passport that you obtain as an economic citizen is a fully legal passport, and is universally recognised by all state parties to the United Nations.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDOES DOMINICA RECOGNISE DUAL CITIZENSHIP?<\/a><\/p>\n Yes, the laws of Dominica recognise and allow dual citizenship and you are not required to renounce your other citizenships. You are not required to reside in Dominica to keep your citizenship status.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFOR HOW MANY YEARS IS A DOMINICAN PASSPORT VALID?<\/a><\/p>\n Dominican passports are generally valid for up to ten years. Passports for children under 16 years old are issued for five years.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW DO I RENEW MY PASSPORT WHEN IT EXPIRES?<\/a><\/p>\n Expired passports or those with no free pages can be easily renewed for a fee at the Passport and Immigration Department in Dominica or through any Dominican Consulate (with no need to personally travel to Dominica or its Consulates).<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHOW CAN I BE SURE THAT MY PASSPORT WILL BE RENEWED UPON EXPIRY?<\/a><\/p>\n As part of the laws of Dominica, and as a citizen of Dominica, you would be entitled to a passport.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDO I NEED AN ADDRESS IN DOMINICA TO RENEW MY PASSPORT?<\/a><\/p>\n No, you do not need an address in Dominica. You can renew your passport at the Passport and Immigration Department in Dominica or through any Dominican Consulate, and may simply give your primary residence as your address.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCAN I RENEW MY PASSPORT IF I HAVE ALREADY SOLD THE INVESTMENT PROPERTY?<\/a><\/p>\n Yes, as long as you held the property for the required number of years after obtaining your citizenship. For more details click\u00c2\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\n
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