- Official page https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/ https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/investment-options/economic-diversification-fund/
- Investment options updated
replaced imprecise legal citation with the current Citizenship Act and CBI Regulations citation Source
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Dominica CBI — Economic Diversification Fund
Active
Dual citizenship
Dominica · Citizenship by Investment · processing 90-180 days
Minimum cost
$200,000
investment
Timeline
90-180 days
processing
Visa-free access
145
passport rank #29
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Path to citizenship
- Investfrom $200,000
- Due diligence and processing90-180 days
- Citizenshippassport valid 10 years
Overview
- Country
- Dominica
- Program
- Dominica CBI — Economic Diversification Fund
- Type
- Citizenship by Investment
- Status
- Active
- Processing time
- 90-180 days
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Visa-free countries
- 145 destinations
- Passport rank
- #29 (Henley Index)
Non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF), supporting public infrastructure, healthcare, education, and climate resilience projects in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Investment options
| Type | Tier | Min amount | USD equivalent | Hold | Returnable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donation Single applicant EDF contribution. | Single applicant | USD 200,000 | $200,000 | — | No |
| Donation Main applicant plus up to three qualifying dependants. Each additional dependant under 18: $25,000; each additional dependant aged 18 or over: $40,000. This tier covers the main applicant and up to three qualifying dependants. | Main applicant + 3 dependants | USD 250,000 | $250,000 | — | No |
Fees and costs
- Processing fee
- $1,000
- Passport fee
- $500
- Due diligence (main)
- $7,500
- Due diligence (spouse)
- $4,000
- Due diligence (dependent)
- $4,000
- Interview fee
- $1,000
Eligibility and requirements
- Minimum age 18+
- Police clearance required
- Medical exam required
- Interview required
- Authorized agent must use authorized agent
- Oath required
Family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Spouse
- Included
- Max child age
- 30 (30 if student)
- Parents
- Allowed
Passport and mobility
- Passport rank
- #29 (Henley Index)
- Visa-free access
- 145 countries
- Passport validity
- 10 years
- EU citizenship
- No
- Schengen access
- Yes
How to apply
- Method
- Agent
- Apply from abroad
- Yes
- Application type
- Open
- Official website
- www.cbiu.gov.dm
- Legal basis
- Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act, Chap. 1:10, and Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2024 (S.R.O. No. 8 of 2024), as amended
Notes and caveats
Single applicant: $200,000. Main applicant with up to three qualifying dependants: $250,000. Additional dependant under 18: $25,000; additional dependant aged 18 or over: $40,000. There is no additional government fee for the EDF route. Processing fee: $1,000/application; due diligence: $7,500 main applicant and $4,000 per dependant aged 16 or over; interview: $1,000 per person aged 16 or over; Certificate of Naturalisation: $500/person. Passport fee: $500 per passport.
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source