Dominica•North AmericaCBI-EDF — Citizenship by Investment - Economic Diversification Fund
At a Glance
3–6 months
From USD $528,500
Other charges may apply
Permanent
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Donate US$200,000+ to Dominica's Economic Diversification Fund for full lifetime citizenship, with no residency requirement and approval typically in 3-6 months.
Dominica's Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) is the donation route of the Citizenship by Investment Programme, administered by the CBIU under Section 101 of the Constitution, the 1978 Citizenship Act, and the 2024 CBI Regulations. The non-refundable contribution funds infrastructure, healthcare, and climate resilience in exchange for full citizenship.
A single applicant contributes US$200,000, a main applicant with up to three dependants US$250,000, plus US$25,000-US$40,000 per extra dependant. Standard due diligence is US$7,500 for the main applicant. Approval-in-principle typically arrives in 3-4 months, total process 3-6 months. No residency is required and the spouse gains full citizen work rights.
This visa is ideal for high-net-worth families seeking a fast, donation-based second citizenship with no residency obligation and lifelong, hereditary status.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a clean criminal record.
Must be in good health and provide a medical certificate.
Must demonstrate a legitimate source of funds for the investment.
Must undergo multi-layer due diligence checks.
Must attend a mandatory personal interview for all applicants aged 16 and over.
Must make a non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) starting at USD 100,000 for a single applicant (amounts increase for family members).
Must use an authorized agent to submit the application.
KEY CRITERIA
Investment
200,000 USD
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Completed application forms (D1, D2, D3, D4, and Form 12).
Valid passport copies for all applicants.
Birth certificates for all applicants.
Marriage certificate or dissolution of marriage certificate (if applicable).
Police clearance certificates from country of birth, citizenship, residence, and any country lived in for over 6 months in the last 10 years (for applicants 16+).
Medical questionnaire and certificate (including HIV test).
Proof of source of funds (bank statements, employment letters, financial statements).
Eight passport-sized photographs.
Proof of residential address.
Professional and/or personal references.
Sworn affidavit for children aged 12-15 regarding criminal record.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Full lifetime citizenship of Dominica with no residency or visit requirement
- Donation-based route from US$200,000 — among the lowest in the Caribbean
- Approval-in-principle in 3-4 months; full process in 3-6 months
- Family qualifying: spouse, children to 30 (in higher ed), parents/grandparents 65+
- Spouse gains full citizen work rights on naturalisation
- Citizenship is hereditary and passable to future generations
- No language, education, or interview-language test requirement
- Visa-free travel to 140+ countries on Dominica's passport
Worth Knowing
- Non-refundable US$200,000+ donation (rises to US$250,000 for family of 4)
- Mandatory in-person interview for all applicants aged 16 and over
- Multi-layer due diligence: US$7,500 main applicant plus US$4,000 per dep 16+
- Must apply through an authorised agent — no direct submission to CBIU
- Source-of-funds and police clearances required from every country of long residence
- Any criminal record disqualifies the applicant
- Failure to demonstrate a legitimate source of funds is an automatic refusal
Application Process
Choose an Authorised Agent from the official CBIU list
Complete required forms (D1, D2, D3, D4, Form 12), medical exams, and gather supporting documents with your agent
Agent submits the application to CBIU; CBIU manages correspondence and queries
Background checks and due diligence verify all submitted information
Attend mandatory interview (all applicants aged 16+)
On approval-in-principle, make the EDF contribution
CBIU issues the Certificate of Naturalisation
Application Forms
| D1 Disclosure Form — declaration of personal background and source of funds. | Fill online |
| D2 Fingerprint and Photograph Verification Form — completed in front of a fingerprinting officer. | Fill online |
| D3 Medical Questionnaire and Certificate — completed by a licensed medical practitioner. | Fill online |
| D4 Investment Agreement — completed by the main applicant only, documents the chosen investment option. | Fill online |
| Form 12 Primary application form — two notarised copies required. | Fill online |
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