Dominica offers one of the lowest headline entry points in the Caribbean, from a 200,000 USD contribution — though fees take the real single cost closer to 284,500 USD. Its main trade-off is honest to state: a United Kingdom visa has been required for its passport holders since 2023.
The two-hundred-thousand-dollar figure attached to Dominica is not what a single applicant actually pays. Roughly 75,000 USD in government and due diligence fees bring the real total to about 284,500 USD, and a family of four starts from 250,000 USD before those same fees. Dominica is also the only one of the five Caribbean programmes with a genuine personal income tax, rising to 35 percent for residents — higher than Grenada or Saint Lucia, though a passport held without relocating is unaffected. Its most consequential drawback predates any reform debate: the United Kingdom has required a visa from Dominica passport holders since 19 July 2023. A mandatory interview already applies, and a further tightening announced in July 2026 remains unconfirmed on the official site. Compare the figures on our comparator.
| Programme | Status | Verified on | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme | Open | Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominique |
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| Route | Official minimum | Real total, family of four | Hold | Recoverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DonationEconomic Diversification Fund, single applicant. The headline figure: on top sit roughly 75,000 USD in government and due diligence fees, taking the real single cost to about 284,500 USD. | $200 000 | ≈ $267 000 | — | No |
| DonationEconomic Diversification Fund, family of four. Additional dependants add 25,000 USD (under 18) or 40,000 USD (18 and over). | $250 000 | ≈ $333 750 | — | No |
| Real estateApproved property, held three years for a CBI resale or five years for a general resale. | $200 000 | ≈ $267 000 | 3 yr | No |
The programme announces 3–6 months. That is the official figure, not a commitment.
The unit advertises three to six months from submission to approval, and practitioner estimates of 90 to 120 days sit at the fast end of that range rather than contradicting it.
Contrary to the “tax-free Caribbean passport” pitch, Dominica does levy a personal income tax, and its top rate is the highest of the five programmes. Income up to EC$30,000 (about US$11,100) is taxed at 0%, then progressive bands apply, rising to a top rate of 35%. Non-residents are taxed on Dominica-source income only, so a passport held without residence does not tax your worldwide income — but a genuine relocation to Dominica does bring meaningful income tax. If zero personal income tax is your goal, St Kitts or Antigua are the fit, not Dominica.
Resident and non-resident companies pay corporate income tax at a flat 25% on net profit, per the Inland Revenue Division. As with its neighbours, the jurisdiction favours individuals over active companies based on the island.
A value-added tax (VAT) applies at a standard 15%, with reduced rates for some categories, alongside import duties. Everyday consumption is taxed regardless of income.
There is no capital gains tax, no wealth tax and no inheritance or estate tax. So while income can be taxed for residents, holding and transferring personal assets is not.
A Dominica passport does not make you tax-resident, and it does not remove obligations to a country that taxes on citizenship, such as the United States. Dominica’s real draw is a low headline cost, not a tax holiday — and remember its total cost is higher than the headline, and a UK visa has applied to its passport since 2023. Read the tax-residency line in our guide to second citizenship and taxes, compare the programmes on our comparator, and see the cost picture on cheapest citizenship by investment. See our methodology for how each figure is verified.
| Route | Official minimum | Real total, family of four |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | $200 000 | ≈ $267 000 |
Resort
Resort and residences development — Roseau. A Government-approved development in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme (real estate from US$200,000, held at least three years). Verified on the official CBIU approved-projects list.
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Resort and residences development — Morne Acouma, Soufriere. A Government-approved development in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme (real estate from US$200,000, held at least three years). Verified on the official CBIU approved-projects list.
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Condominium residences — Roseau. A Government-approved development in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme (real estate from US$200,000, held at least three years). Verified on the official CBIU approved-projects list.
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Condominium residences — Castle Comfort, Roseau. A Government-approved development in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme (real estate from US$200,000, held at least three years). Verified on the official CBIU approved-projects list.
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Resort and residences development — Cabrits, Portsmouth. A Government-approved development in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme (real estate from US$200,000, held at least three years). Verified on the official CBIU approved-projects list.
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Resort and residences development — Canefield. A Government-approved development in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme (real estate from US$200,000, held at least three years). Verified on the official CBIU approved-projects list.
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Branded resort residences — Tibay, Portsmouth. A Government-approved development in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme (real estate from US$200,000, held at least three years). Verified on the official CBIU approved-projects list.
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Resort and residences development — Roseau. A Government-approved development in the Dominica Citizenship by Investment programme (real estate from US$200,000, held at least three years). Verified on the official CBIU approved-projects list.
Learn more| — | Vanuatu | Dominica |
|---|---|---|
| Official minimum | $130 000lower | $200 000 |
| Real total, family of 4 (fees included) | ≈ $173 550lower | ≈ $267 000 |
| Announced processing | 1–2 monthsfaster | 3–6 months |
| Presence required | None. | None at present, but a mandatory interview is required. |
| Investment routes | Donation | Donation, Real estate |
| A route returns the capital | NoIdentical on this line | NoIdentical on this line |
| Open to Russian applicants | Yes | No |
| Region | Pacific | Caribbean |
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