Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment programme grants full citizenship to applicants who make a qualifying investment and clear the government’s due diligence checks. There is no requirement to live on the island, and most files are decided within a few months. Aval Visa prepares your application and files it through an authorised agent; the decision itself rests with the Government of Dominica.
The UK Student route is for people who want to study at a British university or college. You need an offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from a licensed sponsor before you can apply.
A clean criminal record and good health, confirmed by independent due diligence
Funds for the investment, with a documented, lawful source of funds
A mandatory interview for applicants aged 16 and over
Investment options
Contribution to the government fund: from USD 200,000 for a single applicant, plus government and due diligence fees
Approved real estate: at least USD 200,000, held for a minimum of three years
Document checklist
Passport and passport photographs
Identity documents and police certificates from every country you have lived in
Financial records and evidence of the source of your funds
Family documents, such as marriage and birth certificates
What citizenship gives you
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to more than 140 destinations, though each destination sets its own rules and those lists change
Citizenship that passes to future generations by descent
No Dominican tax on income earned outside the country; citizenship alone does not make you tax resident
The right to live and work in Dominica
How the process works
1Check whether you qualify and choose an investment route
2File through an authorised agent, as the law requires
3Complete due diligence, document checks and the interview
4Make the investment after approval, then receive the certificate and passport
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to live in Dominica to hold the passport?
No. There is no residence requirement, although applicants aged 16 and over must attend an interview.
Can I keep my current citizenship?
Dominica allows dual citizenship. Whether you can keep your existing nationality depends on the law of that country.
How long does the process take?
Usually 3 to 6 months, depending on how quickly due diligence is completed.
Can family members be included?
Yes. A spouse, dependent children and dependent parents or grandparents can be added, subject to the programme’s age and dependency rules and to extra fees.
Do you meet these requirements?
Have your Dominica application assessed free of charge. Our team reviews your source of funds and your supporting documents before anything is filed, because due diligence is where these applications are won or lost.