Step 1

The first step for applying for citizenship is to choose an agent from the list of Authorised Agents. Applications for citizenship cannot be submitted directly to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) and must only be handled by an Authorised Agent.

An “Authorised Agent” means a person licensed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit who has paid the Authorised Agent’s fee pursuant to paragraph 1(1) of the Schedule of the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Regulations, 2014, and is authorised to act on behalf of the main applicant in relation to a citizenship by investment application.a

Step 2

The second step is to contact your chosen Authorised Agent, who will provide you with assistance in preparing your forms and documentation for submission to the CBIU. You will need to complete the official forms, attend a medical examination, and obtain certain supporting documents, all of which need to be submitted in English and with the appropriate notarisation and legalisation. If you are purchasing property, this will need to be reserved through a sales and purchase agreement.

Step 3

Your application will be vetted through a thorough due diligence background check which will verify the information that you have provided. The CBIU will consider the file in the light of the due diligence report, and will make a recommendation on your application to the Government.

You will receive a letter through your Authorised Agent that will inform you as to whether your application was successful (‘Approval in Principle’), delayed for further processing, or rejected.

Step 4

When all of your forms are complete, and documents collected, your Authorised Agent will submit your application to the CBIU and will liaise with the CBIU on your behalf.

The Authorised Agent will attend to all correspondence, queries, or questions on your file that may arise in due course.

There is currently no mandatory interview requirement under the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme. However, an interview may be required at the discretion of the Government.

Step 5

If your application was approved in principle, the letter issued by the CBIU will also instruct you to make the contribution payment (for the Economic Diversification Fund option) or to complete the payment of the real estate property.

Upon receiving proof of payment, the CBIU will issue your certificate of registration, which stands as evidence of your citizenship and which can be used by yourself or your Authorised Agent to apply for a Dominican passport.

[https://cbiu.gov.dm/how-to-apply/]

• D1 – Disclosure Form
• D2 – Fingerprint and Photograph Verification Form (to be completed in front of a fingerprinting officer)
• D3 – Medical Questionnaire and Certificate (to be completed by a licensed medical practitioner)
• D4 – Investment Agreement (EDF option only; to be completed by the main applicant only)
• Sales and Purchase Agreement – (real estate option only)
• Application Form 12 (two (2) completed and notarised copies)
• Colour copies of all passports held
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate/Dissolution of Marriage Certificate, if applicable
• Police Record from country of birth, country of citizenship, country of residence (if different), and any country in which the applicant has resided in the past 10 years, for each applicant sixteen (16) years and over. For children aged twelve to fifteen (12-15), a sworn affidavit by the parent that a child does not have criminal record is required.
• Colour copy of driver’s licence
• Colour copies of all identity documents/books or cards
• Colour copies of all military service and discharge documents, if applicable
• Colour copies of all documents evidencing a name change (other than through marriage), if applicable
• Eight (8) passport-size photos
• Proof of residential address (lease agreement or utility bill)
• Colour copies of university/college diplomas
• Letter of recommendation from the head of the school/university for children between 12 and 18 years old
• Notarised affidavit of support for children between 18 and 30 years old
• HIV test results (for all applicants aged 12 or above)
• Routine blood and urine test results
• One (1) professional reference
• Letter of employment/financial statements
• 12 months bank statements
• Notarised affidavit of source of funds
• Detailed business background reports/resume/CV
• Letter to the Minister
• Proof of payment of relevant fees

All colour copies must be notarised and legalised prior to submission. All documents not in English must be translated, notarised, and legalised.

Please note that the following documents have been waived for all applicants effective 1 May 2017:

1. Bank reference
2. Personal references
3. Immunisation schedule
4. Audited financial reports

Agents must, however, inform applicants that the bank reference and audited financial reports for the two most recent years are required by the bank for the processing of funds.

[https://cbiu.gov.dm/required-documents/]

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