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CBI-EDF — Citizenship by Investment — Economic Diversification Fund
VisasDominicaCBI-EDF — Citizenship by Investment — Economic Diversification Fund
DominicaDominica•North America
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CBI-EDF — Citizenship by Investment — Economic Diversification Fund

Investment Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

3-6 months

Application Fee

528,500 USD

Stay Duration

Permanent

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Allowed

Official Information

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.

Fee Breakdown

EDF contribution — single applicant
200,000 USD
EDF contribution — main applicant + up to 3 dependants
250,000 USD
Additional dependant under 18
25,000 USD
Additional dependant aged 18+
40,000 USD
Processing fee (per application)
1,000 USD
Due diligence — main applicant
7,500 USD
Due diligence — each dependant aged 16+
4,000 USD
Naturalisation certificate (per person)
per person
500 USD
Interview fee (per applicant aged 16+)
1,000 USD

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Education

none or higher

Investment

200,000 EUR

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 eligible: 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

1

Choose an Authorised Agent from the official CBIU list

2

Complete required forms (D1, D2, D3, D4, Form 12), medical exams, and gather supporting documents with your agent

3

Agent submits the application to CBIU; CBIU manages correspondence and queries

4

Background checks and due diligence verify all submitted information

5

Attend mandatory interview (all applicants aged 16+)

6

On approval-in-principle, make the EDF contribution

7

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

Verified Claims (14)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Application StepsChoose an Authorised Agent from the official CBIU list; Complete required forms (D1, D2, D3, D4, For…cbiu.gov.dm
Criminal PolicyClean criminal record required; multi-layer due diligence with international background checks; swor…cbiu.gov.dm
Dependent VisaYes — spouse, children under 18 (up to 30 if in higher education), unmarried daughters under 25, dep…cbiu.gov.dm
Fee BreakdownEDF contribution — single applicant: 200000 USD; EDF contribution — main applicant + up to 3 dependa…cbiu.gov.dm
FeesFrom US$200,000 EDF contribution (US$250,000 for family of 4); plus US$1,000 processing, US$7,500 du…cbiu.gov.dm
FormsD1; D2; D3; D4; Form 12cbiu.gov.dm
Investment Amount200000cbiu.gov.dm
Legal ReferenceConstitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica s.101; Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act 1978 ss…cbiu.gov.dm

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