Economic Diversification Fund
US$200,000
Single applicant; US$250,000 for a family of up to four.
Overview
Dominica has run its programme since 1993 and has the lowest Caribbean contribution for a single applicant: US$200,000. The island is known as the 'Nature Isle' of the Caribbean.
Investment options
Choose your route
Approved real estate
US$200,000
Approved real estate, plus a government fee from US$75,000.
Costs
What to budget for
Also budget for
- Government and application feesSet by the government; they rise with each family member included.
- Due diligenceBackground checks, charged for each adult applicant.
- Professional and legal feesFor preparing and filing your application.
- Ongoing costsSuch as health insurance, property upkeep or renewals.
Costs depend on who is included. We give you the exact figure for your family in writing after a free consultation.
Benefits
What you gain
Lowest Caribbean contribution for a single applicant
Citizenship for life
Dual citizenship allowed
Family included
Travel reach
Where this takes you
About 140–160 destinations without a visa in advance
Currently visa-free, but at risk (see Things to know)
Family
Who can come with you
Main applicantEligible
Spouse or partnerEligible
ChildrenEligible
ParentsEligible
GrandparentsEligible
SiblingsNot included
Spouse, children under 18, children aged 18 to 30 in higher education and supported by you, and supported parents and grandparents over 65
Process
How the application works
Week 1
Free consultation
We check eligibility and explain the travel restrictions.
Weeks 2–12
Application and due diligence
Your application is prepared and filed, and background checks are carried out.
About 4–18 months
Approval
Contribution paid after approval.
After approval
Passport
Certificate of naturalisation issued, then the passport. Collection in person in Dominica has been announced.
Requirements
What you need to apply
Clean criminal record and strict due diligence
Proof of lawful funds
Things to know before you apply
- —Since 1 January 2026 the US has blocked new visitor, student and immigrant visas for Dominica nationals; visas issued before then remain valid.
- —Dominica nationals have needed a visa for the United Kingdom since July 2023 and for Ireland since March 2024.
- —All five Caribbean programmes interview applicants, usually by video. A rule of 30 days spent in the country during the first five years of citizenship has been agreed across the region, but its legal status differs by country and it was not fully in force in any of the five when this page was reviewed.
- —Processing has slowed as checks have tightened; the timeline shown reflects recent applications rather than official targets.
- —In a letter dated 25 June 2026, the European Commission asked Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia to phase out their citizenship programmes by 1 June 2028, or risk losing visa-free access to the Schengen Area. The five governments have not agreed to this and talks continue. The Commission's next report is expected in December 2026. This passport should not be chosen for travel to Europe.
- —A new regional regulator, ECCIRA, has been created by treaty to oversee the Caribbean programmes, bringing stricter audits and due diligence. Its start date had not been confirmed when this page was reviewed.
- —Citizenship already granted is normally unaffected if a programme later closes, but future travel rights can change.
- —Government fees are charged on top of the investment. Due diligence is US$7,500 for the main applicant and US$4,000 for each dependant aged 16 or over, plus interview, processing and certificate fees.
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Book a consultationLast reviewed 5 Oct 2026. Figures are indicative and exclude fees unless stated. Programme rules change; we confirm current terms in writing before you commit.