Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Dominica Citizenship by Investment
About the Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Dominica Citizenship by Investment:
The Dominican citizenship by investment program is the second longest-standing program in the world and was launched in 1993. It has had tremendous success in the recent years and has proved to be one of the most popular citizenship by investment programs.
There are two investment options within the Dominican citizenship by investment program: donation into the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) starting from $200,000, and purchase of a qualifying real estate in a government-approved project starting from $200,000.
Citizens of Dominica travel visa-free to almost 140 countries including Western and Eastern Europe, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore.
It is not required to know the English language, have an interview, or to visit Dominica before or after citizenship acquisition.
The Commonwealth of Dominica:
The Commonwealth of Dominica is an island state of 750 sq. km in the Windward Islands.
Dominica is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, CARICOM, Organisation of American states, and many other international organisations.
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Benefits of Dominica Citizenship
Minimum investment $200,000
Dual citizenship is permitted
Get Dominica citizenship in around 6 months
An attractive personal tax environment with no personal income tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax or other direct taxes
No requirement to visit Dominica at any point
Visa-free travel to almost 140 countries
Requirements
- No previous criminal record
- Be over 18 years old
- Have a legitimate source of wealth
- Good character
- Have available the required investment funds
- No outstanding visa denials in any visa free country with the Dominican passport
Who can be included in the citizenship application:
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children of the main applicant and spouse below 30 years old
- Children of the main applicant and spouse over 18 years old and physically or mentally challenged and who are substantially supported by the main applicant or the spouse
- Unmarried daughter of the main applicant and spouse under the age of 25, substantially supported by the parents
- Dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant and spouse over 65 years old
Stages of obtaining citizenship
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Initial consultation
Initial free consultation with one of the GLS experts
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Program information and due diligence check
Detailed fee schedule and a free of charge preliminary due diligence check
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Client agreement and retainer fee payment
Signing of the client agreement and payment of the retainer fee
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Preparation of the documents
GLS experts will assist you with the whole procedure of the documents’ preparation, including the translation, notarisation and apostille of the relevant documents. We will also recommend the best clinics for medical examination.
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Payment of the additional fees
Payment of the remaining fee for the legal services of GLS and the government fees. If the Investment in Real Estate option has been selected, then also payment of the property deposit is required at this stage.
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Submission of the documents
Submission of the documents to the Citizenship by investment Unit (CIU)
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Updates on the review of the application
Regular updates on the news regarding the review of the application by the CIU. Assistance in preparation of additional clarifications for the CIU if required.
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Approval in Principle
Grant of Approval in Principle from the CIU
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Payment of the remaining fees
Payment of the overall donation fee or in case of the Real Estate Investment option, payment of the remaining property investment.
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You are a citizen!
Grant of the Certificate of Naturalisation and subsequently application for passports and grant of St Kitts and Nevis passports. We will courier the passports or give them to you in person, depending on what is more convenient for you.
