🇩🇲 Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) • 2024–2026 MoA Harmonized
Dominica Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Fee Calculator
Model complete financial outlays for Dominica economic citizenship under the US$ 200,000 minimum investment floor. Calculates Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) donations, luxury real estate shares, government processing, mandatory due diligence, and security interview fees in USD and XCD.
Statutory Investment Thresholds 2025/2026 OECS MoA
EDF Donation Floor
$200,000 USD
Non-refundable government fund
Approved Real Estate Min
$200,000 USD
3-yr hold (5-yr for CBI resale)
Due Diligence (Main)
$7,500 USD
Plus $4,000 per age 16+
Interview Fee
$1,000 /person
Mandatory security screening 16+
Investment Route & Dependents
USD
Professional filing, escrow, and document certification fee.
Total Required Outlay (USD)
$224,750
EC$ 606,825 XCD (Peg: 2.70)
Statutory Government Fees
$9,750
Due diligence, interviews & processing
Itemized Fee Schedule (CBIU Statutory) USD Figures
Base Capital Investment / Donation $200,000
Statutory Background Due Diligence $7,500
Mandatory Security Interview Fees ($1,000/person 16+) $1,000
CBIU Processing & Naturalization Certificates $1,250
Estimated Authorized Legal / Escrow Agent $15,000
Total Estimated Program Cost $224,750
Application Milestones & Legal Safeguards
Processing Timeline
90 to 120 Days
From formal dossier submission to letter of approval.
Real Estate Holding Rule
3 Years / 5 Years
3 years for general market resale; 5 years for CBI resale.
Comparison: Dominica CBI vs. Caribbean OECS Programs (2025/2026 MoA)
Comparative analysis of investment floors, due diligence fees, and interview requirements under the 2024 Eastern Caribbean MoA.
| Country | Min. Donation Floor | Min. Real Estate | Due Diligence (Main) | Mandatory Interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | $200,000 USD | $200,000 USD | $7,500 USD | $1,000 / person (16+) |
| 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia | $240,000 USD | $300,000 USD | $8,000 USD | Optional / Discretionary |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada | $235,000 USD | $270,000 USD | $5,000 USD | $1,000 / person (16+) |
| 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts & Nevis | $250,000 USD | $400,000 USD | $10,000 USD | Mandatory Virtual |
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Verified Author & Regulatory Systems Architect
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Systems Engineer & Caribbean Investment Migration Specialist
Specialized in Caribbean citizenship by investment treaties, international escrow structures, and algorithmic compliance verification under Eastern Caribbean CBIU agreements.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the minimum investment threshold for Dominica CBI under the 2024 MoA?
Following the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), Dominica harmonized its minimum investment floor to US$ 200,000 for both the direct Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) donation and the government-approved luxury real estate route.
What are the mandatory due diligence and interview fees for Dominica CBI?
The statutory background due diligence fee is US$ 7,500 for the main applicant, and US$ 4,000 for each applicant aged 16 or older (including spouse and adult dependents). In addition, a mandatory biometric security interview fee of US$ 1,000 per person aged 16+ is charged.
How long must approved real estate be held before it can be resold?
Real estate purchased under the Dominica CBI program must be held for a minimum of 3 years from the date of citizenship grant. To qualify for resale to another prospective CBI applicant, it must be held for at least 5 years.
What additional government fees apply to the real estate option?
For the real estate investment option, the government levies statutory fees of US$ 25,000 for a single applicant, US$ 35,000 for an applicant with up to 3 dependents, US$ 50,000 for an applicant with up to 5 dependents, and US$ 25,000 for each additional qualifying dependent beyond five.
Does obtaining Dominica citizenship require physical presence or residence on the island?
No. The Commonwealth of Dominica does not impose any pre-citizenship or post-citizenship physical residency or visitation requirements. The entire application process is administered remotely through licensed authorized agents and online interviews.
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| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (XCD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | EC$ 0.00 |