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Dominica
Your guide to Economic Citizenship 2015
THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
THE CommonwEaLTH of DominiCa
D
ominica, ocially known as the
Commonwealth of Dominica, is situated
along the East Caribbean archipelago
between Guadeloupe to the north and
martinique to the south. The largest of the
windward islands, Dominica is surrounded by
the Caribbean Sea on its west coast and the
atlantic ocean on the east.
The island is 290 square miles (466km) 47 km (29
mi) long and 16 miles wide (25kms) and has a
volcanic, mountainous landscape covered in lush,
tropical rainforest. It is often referred to as the Nature
Island of the Caribbean, with its 365 rivers (one for
each day of the year) and numerous impressive
waterfalls. In recent years, the country has become
something of an eco destination for nature lovers
and one of its rainforests is a UNESCO World
Heritage site.
Dominica’s population, recorded as 71,293 in the 2011
census, is a mix of African, Carib, English and French
all fully reflected in the island’s rich architecture,
music and culture.
The Government is a parliamentary democracy with
a President as Head of State. The executive power is
with the Cabinet led by Prime Minister, the
Honourable Mr. Roosevelt Skeritt, Labour Party (2nd
term in oce).
Useful information:
Capital: Roseau
(on the leeward side of
the island)
Population: 71,293 (20
11
census)
Language: English an
d French Patois
(or Creole)
Religion: Christian (Ro
man
Catholic)
Currency: East Caribbe
an Dollar
(pegged to the US Do
llar XCD$2.7 = US $1.0
0)
Head of State: Presiden
t
Head of Government:
Prime Minister:
Roosevelt Skeritt
Dominica is a member of the United Nations,
The Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of
Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and The
Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
THE LEGaL BaSiS foR CiTiZEnSHiP of DominiCa
DOMINICA CONSTITUTION CHAPTER VII SECTION 101
Dominica Citizenship can be granted through
Naturalization if a person who has not been
continually resident in Dominica for more than
5 years applies for Naturalization and pays the
I
prescribed fees.
n 1993, the Government of Dominica amended
the country’s Constitutional act and introduced
the Dominica Economic Citizenship programme
when it waived the 5 year residency requirement
to allow investors to apply for citizenship by
making a stipulated investment.
The Dominica Government considers its
citizenship programme to be one of its main
sources of funds for the socio-economic
development of Dominica. The Government directs
capital from economic citizenship investments
towards public and private sector projects, with an
emphasis on tourism and agriculture in the private
sector, and the building of schools and hospital
why Dominica Citizenship?
4 The Dominica Citizenship programme enables
applicants to have a second citizenship and
passport with no requirement for residency.
4 Dominica Citizens may hold dual-nationality.
The Dominica Government will not disclose
details of its Citizens to another country so there
is no need to surrender current citizenship
unless there is a desire to.
4 Following the proper procedures, applications
for citizenship can be processed swiftly and it is
possible to be in possession of a passport
within 3-4 months of applying.
4 Citizenship is permanent. Adults are granted a
Dominica Passport for 10 years, Children 5
years. We can assist with all renewals.
4 Dominica has a generous tax regime with no
personal income, capital gains, inheritance,
wealth or gift taxes. Foreign income is only
taxed if residency in Dominica is more than 180
days a year.
4 Citizens of Dominica do not require a visa to
travel to the United Kingdom and proposals for visa
free travel to Europe/Schengen states is now in the
final stages and we expect it to take eect shortly.
renovation in the public sector.
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
CiTiZEnSHiP aPPLiCaTion - THE PRoCESS
Step 1: Document Preparation
You will prepare the required paperwork and
Government application forms as shown on the
checklist at the following link. – We will link to our
checklist page and application forms.
We will guide you through the citizenship application
process STEP BY STEP and assist you with templates
for many of the necessary supporting documents.
Step 2: Due Diligence
The next stage of the process when applying for
citizenship of Dominica is Due Diligence. Due Diligence
is undertaken by independent agencies, based in the
United States and approved by the Dominica
Government.
When we submit your application documents to the
Government your due diligence fees are payable in full.
The fees for due diligence are the same whether you
choose donation or the real estate option.
Due diligence Fees are as follows:
Main Applicant $7,500
Spouse $4,000
Each child over 16 years $4,000
We will liaise on your behalf with the Citizenship by
Investment Unit and keep you informed of progress
and let you know if any supplementary documents are
required.
Once the process of due diligence is completed, the
background report is sent directly to the Dominica
Government for review by the committee.
progress to the Citizenship Committee who will
consider your application based upon the documents
submitted and findings in the due diligence report. We
will receive written confirmation and forward a copy of
the letter to you to advise if you have been successful
in your application or if they require any additional
information
Step 4: Payment
Once your citizenship application is approved you will
receive written confirmation requesting you to pay the
Government Investment fee. The payment will be made
directly to the Government of Dominica. For information
on the fees please see the following link:
http://caribbeancitizenship.org/dominica
Step 5: naturalization of Dominica
After your investment has arrived with the Dominican
bank, each family member will become a naturalized
citizen of Dominica and will receive a naturalisation
certificate.
Step 6: obtaining Dominica Passports
Upon receipt of your Naturalization Certificate signed
by the Labour and Immigration Minister of Dominica,
your Dominica passport application will be submitted
and your Dominica passport will be issued within 7 - 10
working days. We will scan and email you a copy of
your Dominica passport before delivering it with a
courier.
Step 3: Citizenship Committee approval
There is currently no mandatory interview requirement
and no requirement to visit or reside in Dominica to
obtain economic citizenship.
After a successful due diligence report , your file will
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
DominiCa GovERnmEnT invESTmEnT fEES
Dominican Citizenship may be obtained via 2 Options:
Option 1. By either a donation to the fund which is a non- refundable investment.
Option 2. Through a real estate purchase into a Government approved property.
Option 1. GOVERNMENT FUND OPTION
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•
•
•
USD 100,000 Single Applicant
USD 175,000 Applicant and Spouse
USD 200,000 Family option (includes two children below 18 years)
Any additional dependents cost USD 50,000
The fees are not payable until you have passed the due diligence process. You pay the Government of
Dominica citizenship account directly, after you receive approval in writing of citizenship.
Option 2. REAL ESTATE OPTION
In addition to the property purchase, which must be for a minimum of USD 200,000 into a Government
approved real estate project, the following Government Fees are applicable.
•
USD 50,000 for the Main Applicant
•
USD 20,000 for each dependent of the main applicant under the age of 18 years.
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•
USD 25,000 for the Spouse
USD 50,000 for each dependent of the main applicant aged 18-25 years.
DUE DILIGENCE FEES
The due diligence fees are applicable for either the real estate or Government Fund Option and are as
follows:
•
•
•
USD 7,500- Main Applicant
USD 4,000 - Spouse
USD 4000 - Dependents aged 16 years and over
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
DoCUmEnTS REQUiRED foR a
DominiCa CiTiZEnSHiP aPPLiCaTion
4 One complete and notarized copy of
Application Forms D1, D2, D3 and D4 for all
applicants, children included.
4 Two Notarised copies of Application form 12
required on each applicant, children included.
4 Letter of Employment, or if self-employed,
corporate documents and your latest Audited
Financial Statement.
4 Two Notarised copies of the Birth Certificate for
each applicant.
4 Proof of residential address for the Main
Applicant.
4 Certified Copy of Military Record if applicable.
4 Bank statements for the last 12 months.
4 Original signed reference letter from your bank,
required of the main applicant. It must show you
have held an account for a minimum of two
years.
4 Two original personal references, required on all
applicants over 18. They must be from dierent
people and have known the applicant for five
years. A paragraph must be included on the
person writing the reference.
4 Notarized Marriage certificate/and notarized
dissolution of marriage (if applicable).
4 Certified copy of Passport, driving license,
residency permits and national identity cards if
applicable.
4 Letter of application addressed to the Minister
requesting citizenship
4 Resume or detailed background report for all
working applicants.
4 Eight passport size photos. Photos must be on a
white background with ears showing.
4 Notarized copies of university/college diplomas,
if applicable.
4 An original letter of recommendation from the
Principal/Dean of the school or university for
children aged between 12- 18 years.
all original documents that are not in the English
language must be legally translated and notarised. we
require the original and the translated copies.
4 Police record from your country of birth, and
from your country of residence if dierent for all
applicants over 16. Children aged 12 -15 must
have a sworn adavit that they do not have a
criminal record.
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Dominica Visa Free List
Dominica is in the final stages of approval for travel to Europe/Schengen states
and this is expected to be finalised later in 2015.
Visa Free Travel to the following Countries:
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Bhutan
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burundi
Cape Verde Islands
Cayman Islands
Columbia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
East Timor
El Salvador
Egypt
Fiji
Gibraltar
Grenada & The Grenadines
Guyana
Haiti
Hong Kong
Jamaica
Jordon
Korea (South)
Laos
Leeward Islands
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
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Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mauritania
Montserrat
Namibia
Netherland Antilles
Northern Mariana Islands
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Samoa (Western)
Sao Tome and Principe
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & The
Grenadines
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago
Turkey
Turks & Caicos
Tuvalu
United Kingdom
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
wHY CHooSE CaRiBBEan CiTiZEnSHiP?
C
aribbean Citizenship is recognized as the
leader in obtaining fast-track citizenship
programmes, with no requirement for residency, in
Dominica, St Kitts and nevis and antigua in just 3
to 4 months.
With oces in each jurisdiction, our local lawyers
and professional oshore consultants are on hand
to advise you on the best programme for you to
obtain an irrevocable second passport. Firstly, we
will liaise with you to ensure your application forms
are completed accurately to ensure a successful
application and secondly, with the Due Diligence
Agency and Government on a daily basis, to
expedite your application.
With over 12 years’ experience of successfully
guiding families through what can often be a
complicated process, our past clients are more than
happy to be contacted by you to oer reassurance
on the whole process. We understand that there are
often substantial time zone dierences, particularly
with the Middle East and Asia but we will always be
on hand on your time to give you current updates.
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Whether you are considering a second citizenship
due to your current nationality being restrictive with
issuing visas, personal security or opening
opportunities for your children, acquiring a second
citizenship is a wise decision and an investment for
the future: Your citizenship of choice is for life, your
spouse and children can be included and dual
nationality is recognised.
It is also an incredibly eective tool for tax planning
and oering more privacy in banking and
investments. The jurisdictions we oer have
generous tax regimes - no Wealth, Gift, Inheritance,
Foreign Income or Capital Gains Tax and No
Personal Income tax.
Once you have received your second citizenship
we are here to help and support you should you
require assistance in opening bank accounts,
driving licences and other services in the
jurisdictions.
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St.Kitts & Nevis: +1 869 663 4588
Dominica: +1 767 275 3295
UAE: +971 509 776 474
PO Box 874
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
[email protected]
www.caribbeancitizenship.org