Dominica Citizenship by Investment
The Caribbean’s most economical route to a respected second passport — and one of its oldest.
The Commonwealth of Dominica established its citizenship-by-investment programme in 1993, making it among the longest-running and most carefully administered in the world. For applicants whose priority is a sound, recognised second nationality at the lowest credible cost, Dominica is the natural starting point for any comparison.
The strategic case. Dominica offers a stable, well-governed programme with a long track record, a fully remote application, and citizenship that passes to future generations by descent. It suits families seeking optionality and mobility without the larger outlay of a real-estate purchase.
Investment routes (indicative, 2026).
- Economic Diversification Fund contribution — from USD 200,000 (non-refundable) for a single applicant.
- Approved real estate — from USD 200,000 in a government-sanctioned development, held for a defined period (typically three to five years) before resale.
Timeline. Approximately six months from a complete filing to approval-in-principle.
Eligible dependants. Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents and grandparents, subject to the programme’s current definitions.
Mobility — accurately stated. Dominica’s passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a broad range of destinations, including the Schengen Area. Note candidly that the United Kingdom has introduced a visa requirement for Dominican citizens; we will give you the current position at the point of advice rather than an outdated brochure figure.
Tax. Dominica does not tax worldwide income, capital gains or inheritance. As ever, the benefit depends on your actual tax residence, not on citizenship alone.
Moore Law’s role. We assess eligibility and source of funds, prepare you for the mandatory interview and due-diligence review, coordinate the filing through a licensed agent, and integrate the citizenship with your wider tax and estate position.