A clear assessment of this route, an agreed preparation and implementation scope, and a team coordinating the dependencies through the application and handover.
- Financial requirements
- EDF USD 200,000 single / USD 250,000 up to four qualifying people, plus fees
- Presence & absences
- CBIU states no residence requirement; investment holding duties remain
- Timing & validity
- Official FAQ: generally at least three months to approval in principle; other stages additional
- Family considerations
- Spouse and qualifying dependent children, parents or grandparents under detailed conditions
Who this is for
- Adults meeting current nationality, good-character, health, lawful-funds and investment conditions
- Dependants meeting the current statutory definitions
What we help coordinate
- Assess your citizenship, current residence, family and objectives against the selected route.
- Organise the required evidence, identify document gaps and establish the preparation sequence.
- Coordinate the local provider, filing and appointment work expressly agreed in your proposal.
- Connect the application with separately scoped tax, company, banking or relocation work where it is needed.
- Identify the post-approval steps, renewals and records covered by your handover.
The engagement begins with an agreed written scope. Local legal, immigration and other provider work is identified separately where required.
Why work with us
- Jurisdiction-agnostic advice: compare the route with your actual objectives and alternatives.
- Personal and business consequences considered together, including the effect of where you will live and work.
- A coordinated implementation plan with agreed responsibilities and a documented scope.
Understand the full cost
- The programme’s financial requirement is EDF USD 200,000 single / USD 250,000 up to four qualifying people, plus fees. This is separate from our service fee.
- Your quote identifies advisory and coordination work, any local professional representation, government charges and document costs separately.
- Provider availability and the exact scope are confirmed before engagement. Timelines depend on the route, evidence and responsible authority.
Eligibility & suitability
Who can qualify
- Adults meeting current nationality, good-character, health, lawful-funds and investment conditions
- Dependants meeting the current statutory definitions
Restrictions & unsuitable cases
- Applicants unable to document lawful wealth and funds
- False or incomplete material disclosures
- Property outside the approved programme
Application process & timeline
The official FAQ indicates at least three months from submission to approval in principle. A 2026 CBIU guide gives approximately three to six months as a general application indication. Neither is a guaranteed deadline or a fixed passport-delivery date.
01Appoint an authorised agent and check eligibilityBefore signing an investment contract
The CBIU does not accept direct applications. Verify the authorised agent, applicant nationality and history, and each dependant’s eligibility. Choose EDF or currently approved property only after the family’s full cost is calculated.
Documents & evidence
- Passports
- Family details
- Preliminary source-of-wealth and history
- Using an unlicensed intermediary as the submitting agent
02Build the complete document and funds filePreparation varies; former residence countries can add time
Complete the D-series and Form 12 documents, medical evidence and certified civil records. Obtain police records for all required countries and trace the money from its lawful origin to the funding account.
Documents & evidence
- D1–D4
- Form 12
- Police/medical/civil records
- Financial trail
- Omitting a country lived in during the ten-year lookback
03Submit and pay processing/due-diligence chargesGovernment review starts with the submitted complete file
The agent submits the forms and required non-refundable fees. The CBIU and external providers check identity, history and funds; supplementary information or enhanced checks can add time and expense.
Documents & evidence
- Submission receipt
- Fee receipts
- Supporting exhibits
- Assuming a larger contribution cures incomplete evidence
04Complete mandatory interviews and answer requestsDuring due diligence; scheduling and complexity vary
Applicants sixteen and older attend the required interview, generally through the secure virtual process described by CBIU. Have identity and supporting documents available and explain the submitted facts accurately.
Documents & evidence
- Interview identification
- Requested financial/civil records
- Written responses
- An agent answering for the applicant
- Undisclosed refusals or inconsistencies
05Receive the decision and complete the investmentAfter approval in principle; follow the approval letter’s payment terms
Only the appropriate approval allows progression to the final EDF contribution or approved-property investment and applicable government fees. Ensure the full required amount arrives after currency conversion and bank charges.
Documents & evidence
- Approval letter
- Contribution or purchase payment
- Investment confirmation
- Confusing approval in principle with naturalisation
06Obtain naturalisation and passport documentationAfter investment verification; issuance timing is separate
Once the investment is confirmed, complete naturalisation and the subsequent passport application. Preserve the certificate, grant and payment records. Property holders must observe the three-year or relevant five-year holding restriction.
Documents & evidence
- Naturalisation certificate
- Passport application
- Property holding records
- Selling to a new CBI investor before the five-year holding condition is met
Document checklist
Track your preparation in this browser. Final requirements depend on the route and filing authority.
Plan for every family member
| Family member | Age / eligibility | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | Adult spouse | Legal spouse of the principal. |
| Children | Under 18 | Biological or legally adopted child of the applicant or spouse. |
| Adult children in education | 18 through 30 | Recognised higher education and full financial support; a child who has turned 31 is excluded from this category. |
| Unmarried daughter | Under 25 | Living with and fully supported by the applicant or spouse, under this separate published category. |
| Adult child with a disability | 18 or older | Qualifying physical or mental disability and full support. |
| Parents / grandparents | Above 65 | Of the applicant or spouse and substantially supported. |
Before you commit
What happens after my initial inquiry?
Tijana and the team review your circumstances, check the route and provider fit, and explain the proposed next step. You receive a defined scope and quote before work begins.
Can you help compare this with another route?
Yes. We can scope a comparison around your income, business, family, travel and long-term plans before you commit to a jurisdiction or application.
Does the application resolve my tax position?
Tax residence, income treatment and departure-country obligations need their own review. We can include the relevant analysis in the wider engagement rather than leave those questions until after the application.
Which family members can apply?
Spouse and qualifying dependent children, parents or grandparents under detailed conditions
How long will the work take?
Official FAQ: generally at least three months to approval in principle; other stages additional We distinguish any official processing target or permission duration from document preparation, appointments and the overall engagement.
Discuss your citizenship plans
Tell Tijana and the team your current citizenships, who would apply with you, what you want another citizenship to achieve and your target timing. We will assess the fit and outline the next step. There is no charge for the initial inquiry.
Sources & research notes10 references
Programme requirements, process and family rules share the research records in the detailed guide.
Read the complete programme guide- Dominica CBIU — Economic Diversification Fund
- Dominica CBIU — Application steps
- Dominica CBIU — Official FAQ
- UK government — Current visa requirements
- Council of the EU — Visa policy and visa-free countries
- CBIU — Real-estate costs and holding periods
- CBIU — Required documents
- CBIU — Current step-by-step process
- CBIU — Due diligence and virtual interviews
- Dominica Inland Revenue — Overseas income and residence