Dominica · Investing
Dominica Citizenship · EDF $200k
Investment needed: from $200k
Citizenship by Investment — Economic Diversification Fund contribution (donation)
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Key facts
Citizenship · EDF $200k is an investing route for Dominica. Applicants need an investment from $200k. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- from $200k
- Government fees
- $1,000 · +4 more
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 4 government fees listed below; investment from $200k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$1,000 · +4 more
- $1,000Processing fee per application.
- $7,500Due diligence fee, main applicant.
- $500Certificate of Naturalisation fee per person.
- $1,000Mandatory interview fee per interview for each applicant aged 16 and over.
- $4,000Due diligence fee for each dependant aged 16 or over.
Invested and held$250k+ · +2 more
- $250,000Main applicant with up to three qualifying dependants.
- $25,000Each additional dependant under 18.
- $40,000Each additional dependant aged 18 or over.
Paid in, not returned$200k+
- $200,000Minimum non-refundable EDF contribution, main applicant alone.
CitizenshipConditions
This route grants citizenship itself: once the application is approved and payment is made, the unit issues a Certificate of Naturalisation as evidence of citizenship.
Where to applyWhere to apply
Applications go through an Authorised Agent, and applicants are generally not required to travel to Dominica during the process.
Presence rulesStay rule
There is no requirement to live in Dominica before or after citizenship is granted.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Not open to passports from Belarus, Russia, Yemen
What you'll need
Who can apply5
- The main applicant must be at least 18, in good health and with no criminal record.
- Applications from nationals of Belarus, Russia and Northern Iraq (named cities) are banned.
- Yemeni applications are suspended.
- North Korea, Sudan and Iran nationals are refused unless they have lived outside the country for at least 10 years.
- They must also hold no substantial assets and have no business activity there.
What you must show3
- The contribution is made by bank transfer after approval in principle.
- Payment may be in USD, EUR or GBP but must equal or exceed the USD minimum.
- Enhanced due diligence fees can apply depending on current citizenship status and personal circumstances.
Steps2
- Apply through an Authorised Agent or official promoter.
- All applicants aged 16 and over attend a mandatory interview.
What happens at day 183
How Dominica decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a basis period for the year of assessment
- More than 183 days in a continuous presenceIndividuals physically present in Dominica for more than 183 days continuously are treated as resident and must file returns.
- Foreign-source income
Remittance basis
Under section 8(2) of the Income Tax Act, an individual who is resident but not ordinarily resident in Dominica has assessable income that includes income accrued from sources outside Dominica only to the extent that such income is received in Dominica.
- Special regime
Resident but not ordinarily resident individuals · Tax relief
All tax rules for Dominica Tax records checked
Full official text
Citizenship in return for a non-refundable contribution to the government Economic Diversification Fund; no separate government fee applies. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least $200,000 · Minimum non-refundable EDF contribution, main applicant alone. 1
- An investment of at least $250,000 · Main applicant with up to three qualifying dependants. 1
- An investment of at least $25,000 · Each additional dependant under 18. 1
- An investment of at least $40,000 · Each additional dependant aged 18 or over. 1
- A fee of $1,000 · Processing fee per application. 1
- A fee of $7,500 · Due diligence fee, main applicant. 1
- A fee of $4,000 · Due diligence fee for each dependant aged 16 or over. 1
- A fee of $500 · Certificate of Naturalisation fee per person. 1
- A fee of $1,000 · Mandatory interview fee per interview for each applicant aged 16 and over. 1
Requirements
- The main applicant must be at least 18, in good health and with no criminal record. 2
- Applications from nationals of Belarus, Russia and Northern Iraq (named cities) are banned. 3
- Yemeni applications are suspended. 3
- North Korea, Sudan and Iran nationals are refused unless they have lived outside the country for at least 10 years. 3
- They must also hold no substantial assets and have no business activity there. 3
- The contribution is made by bank transfer after approval in principle. 1
- Payment may be in USD, EUR or GBP but must equal or exceed the USD minimum. 1
- Enhanced due diligence fees can apply depending on current citizenship status and personal circumstances. 1
- Apply through an Authorised Agent or official promoter. 2
- All applicants aged 16 and over attend a mandatory interview. 2
Stay
- Permanent citizenship; the passport can be applied for after naturalisation.
Nationality
Open to foreign nationals who pass due diligence. Applications from Belarus and Russia are banned and Yemeni applications are suspended; nationals of North Korea, Sudan and Iran are refused unless they meet residence, asset and business conditions; Northern Iraq (named cities) is banned. Not open to: Belarus, Russia, Yemen.
Work
Citizenship confers full citizen rights, including work.
Family
Dependants (spouses, children, parents and grandparents relying on the main applicant for support) can be included; contribution tiers depend on the number and age of dependants.
Fine print
The Citizenship by Investment Unit's website refused our request on 12 October 2026, so the contribution amounts and fees shown here could not be re-checked that day.
Official sources
- Economic Diversification Fund · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Dominica · checked 2026-10-10
- Dominica Citizenship by Investment · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Dominica · checked 2026-10-10
- Banned Nationalities · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Dominica · checked 2026-10-10
- Banned nationalities — Citizenship by Investment Unit · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-11
- Citizenship by Investment FAQ · Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-11
Citizenship · EDF $200k and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship · EDF $200k | Needs an investment from $200k | – | – |
| Citizenship · $200k property | Needs an investment of $200k+ | – | – |
| Investor residence Mexico | Needs an investment of MXN 5.4M+ ≈ $294k | 4 yr | With a permit |
| Investor M · Property Colombia | Needs an investment of COP 612.8M+ ≈ $192k | 3 yr | Limited |
| Investor residence · $200k Costa Rica | Needs an investment of $200k+ | 2 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Citizenship · EDF $200k?
An investment of at least $200,000. Minimum non-refundable EDF contribution, main applicant alone. An investment of at least $250,000. Main applicant with up to three qualifying dependants. An investment of at least $25,000. Each additional dependant under 18. An investment of at least $40,000. Each additional dependant aged 18 or over.
How long can I stay on the Citizenship · EDF $200k?
Permanent citizenship; the passport can be applied for after naturalisation.
Can I work on the Citizenship · EDF $200k?
Citizenship confers full citizen rights, including work.
Can I bring my family on the Citizenship · EDF $200k?
Dependants (spouses, children, parents and grandparents relying on the main applicant for support) can be included; contribution tiers depend on the number and age of dependants.
Who can apply for the Citizenship · EDF $200k?
Open to foreign nationals who pass due diligence. Applications from Belarus and Russia are banned and Yemeni applications are suspended; nationals of North Korea, Sudan and Iran are refused unless they meet residence, asset and business conditions; Northern Iraq (named cities) is banned. Not open to: Belarus, Russia, Yemen.
Is there a tax break for Citizenship · EDF $200k holders in Dominica?
Dominica: resident but not ordinarily resident individuals taxed on foreign-source income only when received: Under section 8(2) of the Income Tax Act, an individual who is resident but not ordinarily resident in Dominica has assessable income that includes income accrued from sources outside Dominica only to the extent that such income is received in Dominica. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Dominica: resident but not ordinarily resident individuals taxed on foreign-source income only when received
Tax relief
Details
- On: Foreign-source income is taxed only to the extent received in Dominica
Under section 8(2) of the Income Tax Act, an individual who is resident but not ordinarily resident in Dominica has assessable income that includes income accrued from sources outside Dominica only to the extent that such income is received in Dominica.
Taxed on
Foreign-source income is taxed only to the extent received in Dominica; Dominican-source income is taxed on an accrual basis at the progressive rates.
Who it applies to
- Individual who is resident in Dominica by the 183-day test or continuity rule but whose permanent place of abode is not in Dominica (not ordinarily resident).
Exclusions
- Individuals with a permanent place of abode in Dominica who are present for some period in the basis period are ordinarily resident and are taxed on all sources in or out of Dominica (s.8(1)(a)).
Days in the country
- At least 183 days in basis period for the year of assessment · Resident in Dominica if the individual is physically present for not less than 183 days in the basis period (Income Tax Act definition of resident in Dominica, para (a)(ii)); a permanent place of abode in Dominica plus presence for some period also makes an individual ordinarily resident (para (a)(i))
Tax residence
Resident status: 183 days or more in the basis period, or a permanent place of abode with some presence; ordinarily resident means resident under the permanent-place-of-abode limb.
Visas
The rule follows from tax residence under the Income Tax Act, not from a visa category.
Other taxes
Corporate income tax is charged at 25% from 1 January 2016 (IRD rates page).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Economic Diversification Fund · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Dominica · checked 2026-10-10
- Dominica Citizenship by Investment · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Dominica · checked 2026-10-10
- Banned Nationalities · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Dominica · checked 2026-10-10
- Banned nationalities — Citizenship by Investment Unit · Citizenship by Investment Unit, Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-11
- Citizenship by Investment FAQ · Commonwealth of Dominica · checked 2026-10-11
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