Dominica Economic Citizenship Program

1. Dominica Economic Citizenship Program

2. The Commonwealth of Dominica Economic Citizenship Program

3. The Commonwealth of Dominica • Island nation in the Caribbean Sea • Achieved independence from Britain in 1978 • Currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar • Economy based mainly on agriculture and tourism • Population of 69,625 people • Area of 290 square miles (751 square kilometers) • Called the “Nature Island of the Caribbean”

4. Economic Citizenship Program • Established to channel capital into national development projects, such as building schools, hospitals, sports facilities, and other public sector projects • Citizenship Act allows applicants to invest in Dominica and receive citizenship without a residency requirement • Confederation Passports is a Government-Approved Economic Citizenship Agent

5. Program Benefits • Citizenship in a British Commonwealth country • Citizenship is for life and non-revocable • No residency requirement • Dual citizenship permitted • Visa-free travel to many countries worldwide • Children may avoid military service in their home country • Off-shore bank accounts, investments, and Dominica-incorporated companies give unique opportunities for business and tax planning

6. Visa-Free Travel • Visa-free travel to the United Kingdom • Visa-free travel to Hong Kong • Visa-free travel to many other countries worldwide • Visas for Canada, the United States, and the European Union are easily obtained

7. Criteria • Principal applicant must be at least 21 years old • Dependent children must be under age 21 and unmarried • Make a one-time payment to the Government of Dominica • Principal applicant must have a basic knowledge of English • No minimum net worth, No education requirement, No maximum age, and No business experience needed • Citizens of Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen are not eligible to apply to this program

8. Application Process • Pass medical and security checks • Submit required documents • Principal applicant must attend an interview in Dominica (translator permitted) • If unable to travel to Dominica, an applicant (or group of applicants) may have interviews conducted in any major overseas city for an additional cost

9. Services Offered by Confederation • File review, to ensure completeness and fast processing • Facilitate fast Government processing • Arrange convenient interview date • Conduct interview preparation • Arrange flights to Dominica, accommodations, airport pickup, personalized tours, etc. • Set up meetings with solicitor, real estate agent, bank officials, etc. (if requested) • Unplanned or emergency services (as required)

10. Dominica Economic Citizenship Program