Get Your Dominica Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Individuals born in Dominica are typically granted citizenship automatically, unless born to foreign diplomats.
- By Descent : If you were born outside Dominica to a Dominican citizen parent, you may be eligible for citizenship by descent.
- By Marriage : Spouses of Dominican citizens may apply for citizenship after 3 years of marriage and residency.
- By Naturalization: Foreign nationals may apply after 7 years of legal residence in Dominica, with good character and integration.
- By Investment: Dominica offers citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), which requires a financial contribution or real estate investment.
- Dual Citizenship Allowed: Dominica permits dual citizenship. You are not required to give up your previous nationality.
Step-by-Step Process
- Choose your eligibility path: birth, descent, marriage, residency, or investment.
- Apply through Dominica’s Ministry of National Security or a licensed agent (for CIP).
- Submit required documents and pay the appropriate fees.
- Pass background checks and attend an interview if required.
Benefits of Dominican Citizenship
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 countries
- Right to live and work in Dominica and CARICOM states
- No income, wealth, or inheritance taxes on global income
- Dual citizenship fully allowed and protected
Frequently asked questions.
Does Dominica allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Dominica fully allows dual citizenship. You can hold a Dominican passport while keeping other nationalities.
Can I get Dominican citizenship through my parents?
Yes. If your parent was a Dominican citizen at the time of your birth, you may be eligible by descent, even if you were born abroad.
Can I apply for citizenship through marriage?
Yes. After 3 years of marriage and residence in Dominica, spouses may apply for naturalization.
How does Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment program work?
You can obtain citizenship by making a non-refundable donation to the Economic Diversification Fund or investing in approved real estate. Fees vary by family size.
Do I have to live in Dominica to apply through investment?
No. The CIP does not require prior residence or physical presence in Dominica, though you may choose to live there after gaining citizenship.
Do I have to pay taxes in Dominica as a citizen?
Dominica has no wealth, inheritance, or capital gains tax. You are not taxed on worldwide income unless you live in Dominica and meet residency thresholds.