The Natural Isle of the Caribbean - the Commonwealth of Dominica is an exotic island of tropical forests, vibrant reefs and tranquil beaches. This biodiversity hotspot is known for the Morne Trois Piton rainforest, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Boiling Lake, Champagne Reef and an extensive national park system. The country is home to a vast array of fauna, including the Sisserou Parrot (the national bird), rare butterflies and iguanas.
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The island, a melting pot of various cultures creating a rich and diverse community, following its motto ‘Après le Bon Dieu, c’est la Terre’ (meaning After God, the Earth), is investing heavily in ecotourism, sustainability projects, and protecting its resources.
The Citizenship by Investment program, introduced in 1993, attracts affluent individuals, choosing to either invest in a second passport or Dominica citizenship. The citizenship can be passed down through generations. Investors also benefit from the country’s no restrictions on profits and imported capital repatriation, attractive tax benefits, and travel to over 144 visa-free countries.
Here are some quick facts you should know before relocating to Commonwealth of Dominica to understand the country better.
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The Commonwealth of Dominica is a part of the Caribbean Sea’s Windward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles archipelago. It consists of rugged mountains covering an area of 750 km2 with Morne Diablotins, the highest point at 1,447 meters. Many flora and fauna species, considered extinct on neighbouring Caribbean islands, can still be found here
Roseau
Roseau, the country’s capital, is its largest city and chief foreign trade port. Many private educational institutes are registered in Roseau. Several embassies, consulates, service clubs, labour organizations, educational institutes, non-governmental organizations such as the ChildFund International USA, the airport, and a ferry terminal are located in Roseau.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth, the second largest town, located on the shores of a natural harbour, Prince Rupert
Bay, also has a sea port.
The country hosts various cultural activities of international renown including the World Creole
Music Festival featuring international artists, the Dive Fest with scuba diving, whale watching and
boat racing, the Hike Fest, the Jazz N’ Creole Music, etc. throughout the year that attracts people
from across the globe.
The region is globally well connected through regular international and regional flights from the Douglas – Charles Airport and the smaller Canefield Airport. A ferry terminal provides transport to neighbouring islands. Cruise ships are also a popular way to visit and explore the island nation.
The island is well-connected by roads and private mini-buses, taxis and rental cars are popular. Visitors to the island require a valid Driving license from their country in order to obtain a Dominican Driving Permit.
The Commonwealth of Dominica is a major financial center, with offshore banking, payment processing companies and general corporate activities among the largest sectors. The country’s Financial Service Unit (FSU), under the Ministry of Finance’s supervision is responsible for regulating and supervising the financial services industry. Major financial institutions from across the world such as Scotiabank, Royal Bank of Canada, Cathedral Investment Bank, First Caribbean International Bank, etc. provide financial services.
Individuals seeking valid second citizenship in the country, are offered a legally mandated economic citizenship. The essential documents required to open an account include:
It has been called one of the world’s happiest countries to live and has numerous centenarians. The country’s health care is funded by general taxes with 4.2% of the GDP being spent on health in 2011.
The nation has several hospitals while primary health centers and clinics cater to local medical needs. Tertiary health care needs are met outside the country.
Primary education is free and compulsory, provided by government – run public schools. Secondary education is mandatory. Students can choose between attending community college, the Dominica State College, or a number of international universities that have branches here, such as All Saints University School of Medicine, etc.
The Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment program requires a minimum donation of US $100,000 to the nation’s Economic Diversification Fund for the primary applicant or an invest a minimum of US $ 200,000 in government approved real estate projects.
The requirements for becoming a citizen include the primary applicant being a minimum of 18 years of age, demonstrating an absence of criminal history, evidence of good character and willingness to invest in either the government’s Economic Diversification Fund or in approved real estate projects
It takes three to four months, provided the application for citizenship is accurate and complete in all aspects.
The primary applicant’s spouse, children under 18 years old, financially dependent children between the ages of 18 and 30 years, fully supported physically/mentally challenged children above 18 years old and financially dependent parents/grandparents above 65 years old can be included in the application.
All applicants of the age 16 years and above will be required to attend a mandatory interview from July 17, 2023 onwards.
No, the Commonwealth of Dominica does not provide a biometric passport.
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