Dominica Citizenship by Investment
GCP offers a marvellous citizenship-by-investment program of "Commonwealth of Dominica". We provide citizenship services to the people in multiple countries and regions like the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan.
Snapshot & Benefits of Dominican Citizenship
It's an era of thinking beyond the boundaries. At GCP we understand the changing world and emerging necessity of international lifestyle. GCP, as a Citizenship by Investment program specialists, provide consulting service in getting you Dominican citizenship in exchange for an investment made into a Country that offers its Citizenship to the new Investors.
We deliver our services to get you a Commonwealth of Dominica passport against an investment in the form of fixed deposit, real estate investment or investment in main industries. Emerging global world concept is opening up boundaries and offering opportunities like the Dominica Citizenship-by-investment program. Dominican Citizenship-by-investment program allows good character foreign investors to get citizenship by making a substantial contribution to the Nation's economy.
Dominica Economic Citizenship Program Offers:
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Investment opportunity of higher returns: investment citizenship programs of Dominica offers new opportunities for investments. In this time when most of the countries are fighting with the scarcity of the resources and do not find the opportunities to invest, Dominica investment immigration program offers investors to invest in the leading and most profitable businesses.
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Second Citizenship: A country which has marvellous sites, plush locations and peaceful environment is always preferred to live in. Dominica Offers its citizenship for foreign investors. Far away from the dirty politics, terrorism and pollution, this beautiful country invites immigration investors with arms wide open.
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New dimensions to your business: Every country boasts many business opportunities. A real businessman understands the opulence and scarcity factors and trades one’s opulence to another’s scarcity and hence makes a profit. Dominican citizenship program gives you an edge to your business.
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A new market to your business: A new country, new business opportunity and a new investment together make an undefeatable combination for business. New country citizenship and investment opens new markets and new opportunities for the business.
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No compulsion to reside or visit: Expand your ability to travel – With Dominica passport, you can enjoy visa-free travel to more than one hundred and sixty countries.
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Enjoy dual lifetime citizenship: A second home country always gives you a distinct high status in society and offers a shelter during adverse situations like civil war, terrorisms and natural disasters. This Beautiful small country is a unique and peaceful Caribbean destination.
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Give New Dimensions to your investment: Investing in developing economies gives higher returns. Dominica is a newly established country and paying significant attention to its infrastructure development.
Snapshot of Dominica
Snapshot of Dominica
| CAPITAL |
LANGUAGE |
POPULATION |
TOTAL AREA |
| Roseau |
English |
75,000 |
750 KM |
| CURRENCY |
EXCHANGE RATE |
PRIME MINISTER |
ECONOMY |
| East Caribbean Dollars (XCD) |
1 USD = 2.7 XCD |
Roosevelt Skerrit |
Agriculture |
Benefits of obtaining Dominica Passport
- Irrevocable citizenship which is passed down for generations.
- Dominica recognizes dual citizenship.
- Great privacy and asset protection
- As a commonwealth citizen, after graduation, you have the privilege to study and work in the UK.
- You can work in any CARICOM member country
- No military service required
- Tax-Free
- No nationality restrictions
- Visa-free travel to more than 135 countries around the world.
Visa Free Map
Successful applicants can benefit from visa-free travel to the countries above including most of Europe countries. It must be noted that visa-free travel to the countries listed above is subject to change. It is strongly advisable that the relevant Government authorities and agencies should be contacted prior to travel arrangements made. See the below link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Dominica_citizens
Dominica Citizenship Cost
There are two options of qualifying contribution for the Dominica Citizenship-by-Investment Program:
All figures in US$
Donation Option
| |
US$ |
| Single file |
100,000 |
| File of a husband & wife |
150,000 |
| For every qualifying dependent of a citizen other than a spouse (including sibling till the age of 18) |
25,000 |
| For every sibling aged 18 to 25 |
50,000 |
| File of the main applicant & 3 dependents (not include sibling) |
175,000 |
| For each additional qualifying dependent of an applicant applying with a spouse and two other qualifying dependents |
25,000 |
Real Estate Investment Option
| |
US$ |
| Minimum investment |
200,000 |
| Government fee for the single file |
25,000 |
| Government fee for a family of up to 4 persons - not include sibling |
35,000 |
| Government fee for a family of up to six persons - not include sibling |
50,000 |
| Government fee for a family of seven persons or more - not include sibling |
70,000 |
| For every sibling aged 18 to 25 |
50,000 |
| For every sibling aged 0 to 18 |
25,000 |
Others:
| |
US$ |
| Processing fee |
1000 |
| Due Diligence fee - Main applicant |
7500 |
| Due Diligence fee for a dependent aged 16 or over |
4000 |
Fee for granting citizenship to a spouse after the main applicant granted the citizenship
| |
US$ |
| If the file submitted within one year of the granting of citizenship |
50,000 |
| If the file submitted after one year of the granting of citizenship |
75,000 |
Fee for granting citizenship to sibling after the main applicant granted the citizenship
| |
US$ |
| Sibling 18-25 - if the file submitted after one year of the granting of citizenship |
75,000 |
| Sibling 0-18 - if the file submitted after one year of the granting of citizenship |
50,000 |
| Sibling 18-25 - if the file submitted within one year of the granting of citizenship |
50,000 |
| Sibling 0-18 - if the file submitted within one year of the granting of citizenship |
25,000 |
Due Diligence Fee for the original applicant (if submitted more than 1 year after the date of submission of the original application): US$7,500
Definition of 'Dependent'
Please be advised that the following persons are now eligible to be included as dependents.
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Dominica |
| Children of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant who is aged to 30 |
Yes |
| Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or of the spouse of the main applicant |
Any age |
| Siblings of the main applicant |
Should be any age till 25 |
| Siblings of the spouse of the main applicant |
Should be any age till 25 |
| Siblings who should be single & childless |
Yes |
Required Documents for Dominica Citizenship
All copies must be colored and scanned
The following documents are required for each family member including the applicant:
| Copy or Original |
Documents |
Explanation |
| Copy |
Birth certificate |
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| Copy |
Personal ID cards |
From the country of birth and the country of residence |
| Copy |
Passport |
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| Copy |
School certificate |
The last certificate of study, if available - for husband and wife |
| Original |
University enrollment certificate |
For any person over the age of 18 in the event that he is enrolled in the university |
| Original |
6 Photos |
With most shoulder blades, ears should appear - size - height 45 mm and width 38 mm - white background - no teeth to appear - no forehead covered |
| Original |
Medical report |
Everyone has more than 5 years of age with a AIDS test , general blood test & urine test / If the child is less than 5 years old, a copy of the vaccination book is required |
| Copy |
Residency card |
A copy of the residence permit from the country in which you reside |
| Original |
Fingerprints |
From the police station with the ten fingerprints - they may be combined with a non-sentenced certificate |
| Original |
No Crime Certificate |
For every person over 16 years and from every country in which you have lived for more than a year during the past 10 years - the certificate should be valid for 3 months |
| Copy |
Military card |
For everyone who performed military service |
| Copy |
Curriculum Vitae |
For everyone over the age of 18 |
| Copy |
Driving license |
For every person has a driver license |
The following documents are required only from the main applicant:
| Copy or Original |
Documents |
Explanation |
| Copy |
Marriage contract |
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| Copy |
Proof of address |
Such as a lease contract, an electricity bill, a housing card, or a letter from the municipal council |
| Original |
Reference Letter |
From a lawyer, auditor or company that deals with it, printed on the company letterhead |
| Original |
Bank Reference |
To confirm the date of opening the account - it must be more than two years past the date of opening the account and it must be signed and sealed by the bank |
| Original |
Employment letter |
In the event that you are an employee with a statement of the job title, salary and joining date |
| Original |
Source of fund |
One year bank statement for the personal current account & the company's bank statement if you were a business owner |
| Copy |
Source of fund |
Copies of commercial licenses for the companies that own them |
Where one parent has sole custody of a child who is below the age of 18 or another person has legal guardianship of that child, the parent or person with custody or guardianship of the child has a duty to sign the application forms on the child's behalf.
Main applicants providing a sworn affidavit of support for dependents aged 18 or over included in the application must indicate whether such dependents are supported by the main applicant or the main applicant's spouse.
The age of 30 means that he has not reached the age of 31.
A Schengen visa or a visa from the UK must not be refused
- CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT DOMINICA?
The Commonwealth of Dominica is a Caribbean republic with a parliamentary democracy. The capital city is Roseau and the population is approximately 70,000. The language is English. French Patois is also spoken and the currency is the East Caribbean Dollar.
- WHAT IS THE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM?
The Citizenship by Investment Programme allows foreign investors to obtain full legal citizenship and passports for an investor and their family where that investor has made a significant investment in Dominica which qualifies under the Citizenship by Investment Regulations. Presently the qualifying investments are a contribution to the Government Fund of a minimum amount of US$100,000 or the purchase of a property to the value of US$200,000.
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP?
A detailed breakdown of the steps for applying for citizenship can be found at here.
- WHO IS AN AUTHORISED AGENT?
An authorised agent is a person licensed by the Government to act on behalf of applicants for Citizenship by Investment. A list of authorised agents can be found here.
- WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP?
Applicants for citizenship must be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without criminal records and who are able and willing to make the required contribution. Applicants must engage an authorised agent who will assist them to prepare the required forms and supporting documents.
- HOW MUCH DOES THE PROGRAMME COST? WHAT ARE THE FEES?
The total cost will be made up of the investment, and then other fees relating to the processing of the application. These will depend on whether you choose to obtain citizenship through the Government Fund option or the Real Estate Investment option. For a breakdown of the fees applicable please click here .
- DOES CITIZENSHIP EXTEND TO MY SPOUSE AND CHILDREN?
Yes, citizenship is extended to your spouse, dependent children and dependent parents. Fees for family members are provided with the application form.
- WHO QUALIFIES AS DEPENDENTS?
A dependent means:
- A spouse of the main applicant;
- A child under eighteen (30) years of age of the main applicant or his or her spouse;
- An unmarried daughter of the main applicant who is under twenty five (30) years of age and is living with and fully supported by the main applicant;
- Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or his or her spouse
A child means a biological or legally adopted child of a main applicant, or of the spouse of the main applicant.
For more information, contact an authorised agent for questions relating to which of your family members may be included in your application.
- WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Once citizenship of Dominica has been granted, you will have the all of the same rights as any Dominican citizen. You will have the right to live and work in Dominica at any time. As Dominica is a member of CARICOM, you can also live in any other member nation. With a Dominican passport, you can travel visa-free to over 95 countries, including the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Ireland. For more information about the benefits of Dominican citizenship, see here.
- WILL I BE LIABLE TO ANY TAXES IN DOMINICA?
There is no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax. You are only liable to pay personal tax if you reside in the country.
- HOW DO I GET TO DOMINICA?
International travellers from Europe and the USA arrive in Dominica through transit hubs in Antigua, Barbados, St Maarten, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe and Martinique. Dominica's main and larger airport is Melville Hall (DOM) which accommodates commercial airlines and has an updated terminal. Canefield Airport (DCF) currently serves only courier services and private charters. For more information your trip to Dominica, please see here.
- WHERE WILL MY DOMINICAN PASSPORT BE RECOGNISED?
Everywhere. The passport that you obtain as a Citizen by Investment is a fully legal passport, and is universally recognised by all state parties to the UN.
- DOES DOMINICA RECOGNISE DUAL CITIZENSHIP?
Yes, the laws of Dominica recognise and allow dual citizenship and you are not required to renounce your other citizenships. Further more, Dominica does not notify authorities of your country of residence or citizenship on your Dominican citizenship. You are not required to reside in Dominica to keep your citizen's status.
- WHERE CAN I TRAVEL ON MY DOMINICAN PASSPORT WITHOUT OBTAINING A VISA IN ADVANCE?
With a Dominican passport, you can travel visa-free to over 95 countries, including the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Ireland. You will have the right to live and work in Dominica at any time. As Dominica is a member of CARICOM, you can also live in any other member nation. Holders of a Dominican passport, like all Caribbean countries, do require a visa to enter the United States, as they are not a member of the Visa Waiver Program.
- HOW MANY YEARS IS THE PASSPORT VALID?
All Dominican passports are valid for up to 10 years. Passports for children under 16 years old are issued for 5 years.
- HOW DO I RENEW MY PASSPORT WHEN IT EXPIRES?
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).
- HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT MY PASSPORT WILL BE RENEWED UPON EXPIRY?
As part of the laws of Dominica, citizens are entitled to a passport.
- DO I NEED AN ADDRESS IN DOMINICA TO RENEW MY PASSPORT?
No, you do not need an address in Dominica. You can renew your passport at Passport and Immigration Department in Dominica or through any Dominican Consulate and may simply give your primary residence as address.
- CAN I RENEW MY PASSPORT IF I HAVE ALREADY SOLD THE INVESTMENT PROPERTY?
Yes, as long as you held the property for the required number of years after obtaining your citizenship.
- CAN I SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TO THE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT UNIT MYSELF?
No. Applications must be submitted through an Authorised Agent.
- HOW LONG DOES THE APPLICATION TAKE?
From submission of the required documents to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the processing time is approximately 8-12 weeks.
- HOW DOES THIS PROGRAMME COMPARE TO OTHER CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS?
This reputable programme has been running since 1993 and is established and experienced in processing applications. It has quick processing times and offers the most affordable route to full, legal citizenship of any of the Citizenship by Investment Programmes in the world.
- IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS CONFIDENTIAL?
The application process is confidential, with no disclosure of or exchange of information, except where necessary checks are to be carried out by an authorised due diligence agency.
- DO I HAVE TO ATTEND AN INTERVIEW?
There is currently no mandatory interview requirement for the Dominican Citizenship by Investment Program, however an interview may be required at the discretion of the government.
- DO I HAVE TO TRAVEL TO DOMINICA?
There is no requirement to travel to Dominica as part of the application process, however we encourage individuals to visit Dominica.If an interview is required, it would usually be held in Dominica. However, should the applicant be unable to attend an interview in Dominica, interviews may be held at certain centres outside of Dominica, subject to the applicant paying the applicable costs.
- DO I HAVE TO BE RESIDENT IN DOMINICA IN ORDER TO OBTAIN CITIZENSHIP?
No. You do not have to reside in Dominica before or after citizenship is granted under the Programme.
- IS THE APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE?
No. The application forms for Citizenship by Investment can only be obtained through an authorised agent.
- CAN I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION IN ANY LANGUAGE?
No. All applications must be in English.
- WHAT IS A POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE?
A Police Clearance Certificate is a document provided by a law enforcement agency confirming the absence of a criminal record.
- WHAT IS THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE?
Upon final approval of 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 Peace or Commissioner of Oaths.
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