Commonwealth of Dominica · citizenship by investment · Leads to settlement
Dominica CBI - Economic Diversification Fund
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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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official CBIU page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - a non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund applies, set by family size, plus due-diligence and processing fees. The shared CARICOM US$200,000 floor applies. Confirm current amounts on the official CBIU page.
- Typical duration
- Full citizenship once the contribution is made and the application is approved.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) is the contribution option of the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme, run by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU). You make a single non-refundable payment to a government fund that supports projects such as schools, hospitals and tourism, agriculture and IT initiatives, and in return you and qualifying family members can be granted citizenship after due-diligence checks. Amounts and family bands are set by the government and change. Confirm the current figures on the official CBIU page before you apply.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You make a qualifying non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund at the level set for your family size.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You are the main applicant aged 18 or over, with eligible dependants added under the rules in force.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You pass the programme's due-diligence and background checks.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ✓You can show the lawful source of your contribution funds.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Common blockers
- !A criminal record or adverse due-diligence finding.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- !Inability to evidence a lawful source of funds.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- !Assuming the contribution is refundable - it is not.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passports and birth certificates for all applicants.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Police clearance certificates for the main applicant and adult dependants.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Proof of the lawful source of the contribution funds.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
- ·Completed application forms filed through an authorised agent.Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
On the official CBIU page, confirm the Economic Diversification Fund option and the current amount for your family size.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble passports, birth certificates, police clearances and proof of lawful funds for everyone on the application.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through an authorised agent, who files with the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
After approval
Make the contribution as instructed, then receive your certificate of registration and apply for your passport.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Dominica CBI - Economic Diversification Fund route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Dominica CBI - Economic Diversification Fund.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to live in or visit Dominica to keep this citizenship?+
Dominica has not historically required physical presence or residence for citizenship granted through the Economic Diversification Fund. Rules can change, so confirm the current position on the official CBIU page before you rely on it.
Is the Economic Diversification Fund contribution returned to me?+
No - it is a one-time, non-refundable donation. Good to know: due-diligence and processing fees are generally non-refundable too. Confirm exactly when the contribution is paid on the official CBIU page.
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