Commonwealth of Dominica visas
Dominica administers one of the simplest Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes through its Citizenship by Investment Unit, with an Economic Diversification Fund option and an approved-real-estate option, alongside ordinary work and residence routes. There is no physical-presence requirement. It is bound by the 2024 CARICOM minimum-price agreement.
4 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 3 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗ · Citizenship by Investment Unit (Commonwealth of Dominica)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Citizenship by Investment Unit (Authorised Agents) (CBIU) — The CBIU licenses and supervises Authorised Agents; citizenship-by-investment applications must be filed through a government-licensed agent. There is no separate immigration-adviser regulator.
Visa routes (4)
Dominica CBI - Economic Diversification Fund
For people who want citizenship of Dominica by making a one-time, non-refundable contribution to a national fund, rather than buying property. This is Dominica's main donation route.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Dominica CBI - Approved Real Estate
For people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Dominica and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Dominica Work Permit
For people who have a job offer in Dominica. Non-nationals must get a work permit from the Labour Division before starting paid work; it is separate from citizenship by investment.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 1 June 2026
Dominica Permanent Residence
For people who want to settle long-term in Dominica through the ordinary residence rules, rather than through investment - for example after a qualifying period of lawful residence.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
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Organise documents, arrival money, housing and the practical steps after visa approval. Your route conditions remain the starting point.
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Commonwealth of Dominica have?+
We cover 4 Commonwealth of Dominica visa routes in these categories: citizenship by investment, sponsored work, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Commonwealth of Dominica visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 4 Commonwealth of Dominica routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 1 are employer-sponsored.
Which Commonwealth of Dominica visas lead to permanent residence?+
3 of the 4 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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