Dominica citizenship by investment

Dominica is nicknamed the "Nature Island of the Caribbean" and has an extensive national park system, including the Morne Trois Pitons rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is home to several rare plants, animals, and bird species, the most famous being the Sisserou Parrot (also known as the Imperial Amazon), which is found only in Dominica, serves as the national emblem, and appears on the flag. The mountainous, volcanically active island appeals to trekkers exploring its hiking trails and hot spots, including the Boiling Lake, the world's second-largest hot spring and also a World Heritage site.

The country has limited international flights, which many consider a benefit because it keeps the island pristine. Travelers often transit through Barbados, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, or Martinique.

The primary applicant must be over 18, of good character, without a criminal record, and must make an investment or contribution in one of the qualifying options. Nationals of Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Russia, and Belarus are restricted. Nationals of the restricted countries other than Russia and Belarus may still be eligible if they have not lived in any restricted country for the last 10 years, hold no substantial assets in any restricted country, and are not and have not been engaged in any business or similar activity, in whole or in part, with or within any restricted country.

Eligible dependents include the spouse of the main applicant; children of the main applicant or spouse under 18; children aged 18 to 30 who are studying and substantially supported by the applicant or spouse; dependent children over 18 who are physically or mentally challenged; unmarried daughters under 25 living with and fully supported by the applicant or spouse; and dependent parents or grandparents of the applicant or spouse over 65 who are substantially supported by the applicant or spouse.

If the client decides to proceed with a real estate investment, they are required to make an initial deposit once HLG has identified that the client is likely to be eligible for the program.

It typically takes 1 to 2 months to prepare and submit the application, and applications are usually processed in 3 to 4 months from submission. Some applications take longer, up to 6+ months, due to the complexity of the application or delays in providing further documents. Once an application is approved, the citizenship certificate and passport are generally issued within a month of payment of the government donation and any other fees and costs due.

The investment is paid in two stages. An initial deposit is paid on submission of the citizenship application, and the balance becomes payable once the application is approved.

Yes. Applicants must show that they have enough funds to make the investment, and the documents required vary depending on the source of the funds.

Yes. Gifted money from a friend or family member can be used. In most cases, additional documents are required from the sponsor regarding their source of funds, and the documents required vary depending on the source.

A tailored, detailed checklist is provided to each client based on their situation, but a general overview of the key personal documentation includes all pages of the current passport, an ID card, birth and marriage certificates, passport-style photos, police clearances, a diploma of highest education, proof of address, a medical report, and affidavits of support for accompanying dependents. Key professional documentation includes reference letters from a bank and a professional, bank statements, and source of funds documents.

No. Citizenship applications are complex and must be handled by designated professionals authorized to submit them. Harvey Law Group is licensed and registered by the Government of Dominica to advise and represent investors, and applicants can ask any firm for its license, since that information should be publicly accessible.

Yes. Harvey Law Group is an official government authorised agent of the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme, listed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) with our office at 25 Independence Street, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica. You can verify our listing directly on the official Dominica CBIU website. As all applications must be submitted through an authorised agent, HLG can prepare, submit and manage your entire application directly with the CBIU from start to finish.