Citizenship & Passport Programme
Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies

Background Dominica is a member of the British Commonwealth, the United Nations, the OAS, and CARICOM.

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica realizing that an Economic Citizenship Programme could generate much needed revenue for the country, competitively structured their Programmes to cost substantially less than that of St. Kitts/Nevis. The legislation which provides for full citizenship is authorized by an amendment to the Dominica Citizenship Act. The cost of citizenship through the programme is less than that of the St. Kitts/Nevis programme...

Advantages of Citizenship

	Citizenship for Life	-	for applicant and eligible family members.
	Dual Citizenship	-	is permitted and there is no residence requirement.
	Passports	-	10 year validity for adults; 5 year validity for children under 16 years of age. All passport holders have the right to renew as "Citizens".
	Visa-Free Travel	-	to approximately 80 countries including Switzerland, Canada, Schengen Visa countries of Europe, and most British Commonwealth member countries. Where a visa is required, they are relatively easy to obtain.
	Tax Free Status	-	on Foreign Income, Capital Gains, Gift, Wealth and Inheritance Tax

Fees Investment requirement:
  Family US$100,000
  Single applicant US$75,000

Professional fee US$15,000
($10,000 of which is non-refundable, $5,000 of which is refunded if applicant is not successful)

Government processing fees US$ 1,250 per person.
Fees include full Citizenship and Passports for a family including up to two children under eighteen.

A fee of US$25,000 each is required for children eighteen but less than twenty-one years of age.

A due diligence investigation is required on all applicants over the age of eighteen years.
Depending upon the country's of residence the cost usually is in the range of US$5,000 each; over 18 yrs old, and less than 21 yrs old.
Upon receipt of the deposit and completed due diligence forms, a copy will be submitted to the approved agency for a quotation.
The client will be notified and instructed to send the amount of the due diligence fee and the Gov't application fee of US$1,250 per person.
(Balance of fees and the investment requirements will be due upon approval of application.)

Applicants will have to attend an interview with a Special Commissioner announced by the Prime Minister.
This interview will be conducted in English so applicants should at least be able to communicate in English.

The interview MAY take place in in Dominica, in the Dominica Consulate office in London or New York. All expenses or travel including the $3,000.00 are met by the applicant - agents can be contacted for more detailed information.

We can help you prepare for this interview and get you familiar with the basic facts of the background and history of the country.
The interview cannot be waived and is held once a month on the last Friday of each month.

This date however, is subject to change due to the travel plans of the Special commissioner, but once confirmed and subject to urgent changes the date may be depended on.
Typically, the interview is about one hour long and there will be questions about yourself (all the details on your application form will be confirmed) and the basic knowledge of Dominica's history will be tested; please note that you will not be allowed to take an interpreter in to the interview with you.

We can assist with the preparation of the interview and ensure that applicants are fully up to date with the background and historical information.
Application Documents Required

1. Two (2) completed Form 12 Commonwealth of Dominica applications (per applicant) - both must be originals and notarized.
2. Two (2) personal references and a bank reference.
3. Educational background for applicant and spouse.
4. Legible Copy of Passport or Official Travel documents. Preferably in color and enlarged.
5. Eight (8) passport size photographs for each eligible family member.
6. Medical Certificates of good health including HIV Negative.
7. Police Certificates.
8. Birth Certificates for all eligible family members.
9. Marriage Certificate or Divorce Decree (if applicable).
10. On receipt of completed Form 12, the passport forms will be forwarded to you for completion. These are processed on approval of Form 12.
    1. The Oath of Allegiance must be dated AFTER approval of naturalization.
    2. Due Diligence investigation will be conducted on all adult applicants. These fees are non-refundable.

Note: Applications will only be processed if accompanied by:

1. all documents included in the above list (provided), and
2. payment of the appropriate fee to International Management & Trust Services Inc.