Your Fast Track to Second Citizenship
Minimum purchase value: $1,000,000
Process time: From initial payment to receiving the passport: 3-6 months
Fully remote process
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 143 countries
Why is it worth having Dominica citizenship?
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 143 countries, including the European Union and China
The Dominican Republic’s currency, the East Caribbean dollar, is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate
No worldwide income, dividends, wealth or inheritance taxes
Ability to obtain long term visas to the USA and Canada
All family members can obtain citizenship with an additional fee between $50 000 and $100 000
We guide you through this entirely remote process, do all the paperwork and provide full legal services
What is the process?
Real estate selection
You choose your dream property from a wide range of luxury villas, apartments and plots offered by Samana Group.
Free preliminary check
Within 1-2 days we will review your documentation for compliance with immigration and fund transparency requirements.
Document preparation and shipping
Our legal team collects certificates, fills out necessary forms, notarises copies, translates and apostills the entire package of documents to be sent to the Citizenship Department. Duration 10-12 days.
Due Diligence check
The Citizenship Agency checks the applicant’s background. If any additional documents are required, our legal team will take care of it. Duration 3-6 months.
Case investigation
We await a positive decision and, in the meantime, assist you with all operational, business and investment issues related to your new property. Duration 3-5 months.
Obtaining passports
After all fees have been paid, our lawyers will obtain your Certificate of Citizenship and Passport, which will be handed over to you in person at one of our offices or sent directly to you.
Your own piece of paradise
Choose from the prestigious properties of the Samana Group, the leading developer and landowner in the Samaná region, now emerging as the new global trend for tourism and settlement. Our luxury villas, residential-coworking complexes and green neighborhoods blend harmoniously into a landscape of lush forests, white sandy beaches and azure waters. Ultimately, these projects will contribute to the creation of a private city, governed by the Samana Group, that embodies a visionary new quality of life. Enjoy convenient remote working, modern amenities and a touch of luxury in the midst of truly pristine tropical nature!
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FAQ
- A spouse;
- children under 18 years of age who are not married and who are fully supported by the main applicant;
- children from 18 to 30 years old, unmarried, in full-time attendance at a recognized institution of higher learning, and fully financed by the main applicant;
- children who have a mental or physical disability, regardless of age;
- brothers and sisters of the main applicant under 25 years old who are single and have no children;
- zparents of the main applicant and/or spouse over 55 years of age;
- a former spouse cannot obtain citizenship.
Children from previous marriages can obtain citizenship. It’s obligatory to obtain the notarial consent of the second parent.
Financial dependence is confirmed by an extract on the transfer of funds (from the parent’s account to the child’s account), by a certificate of education, by the general address of registration.
A passport is issued for a period of 10 years for an adult and for 5 years for a child with its subsequent renewal for the same period.
A visit to Dominica Republic is not required. However, it’s required to submit fingerprints. The procedure can be done at one of the certified agencies in your country. We help to arrange this process.
There are no requirements to reside in the country or to know the language.
No.
No, Dominica law allows dual citizenship.
No, information on you obtaining citizenship is not disclosed to third parties.
It’s obligatory to disclose information about your former visa rejections to these countries as hiding this information may affect the final decision. If your visa application wasn’t approved for some reason, apart from such significant violations as an expulsion from the country, violation of terms of stay, deportation, etc., you are safe to apply for a citizenship. At the same time, hiding this information when submitting a case can serve as a basis for rejecting the application.
Citizens of Dominica can apply for a long-term visa to the United States for the period of up to 10 years, with the right to stay in the country for up to 6 months a year. Visas may be obtained in one of the U.S. consulates.
- Visa-free regime with the countries of the Schengen zone (you can stay for 90 days out of 180).
- Visa-free travel to the UK (you can stay for 6 months a year).
- No additional documents and prior registration required for crossing these borders.
Confirmation of employment and/or ownership of business is required. The following documents may be requested:
- certificate of salary, dividends received;
- certificate from the tax authorities;
- documents on the sale of real estate or other assets;
- an extract from the brokerage account on the sale of securities or income received;
- sale or gift contract;
- other documents confirming the acquisition of income.
One or several documents can be provided, the checklist is agreed when preparing the case.
Yes, funds must be transferred from a personal account to get a Dominica Republic passport.
- Non-residents only pay tax on profits earned in the state.
- The tax rate is 15%. Hotel business and diving centers pay a reduced rate — up to 10%.
- Offshore companies registered in the country receive a 20-year tax holiday and do not pay income tax, inheritance or wealth tax. Such companies pay for registration and an annual state fee.
There are no taxes on world income, dividends, wealth and inheritance.
To become a tax resident, you must reside in Dominica Republic for at least 183 days.
An applicant does not pass a due diligence check and their application for citizenship is rejected. An investor can also be deprived of the citizenship of Dominica if the status was obtained by providing false information, fraud or concealment of actual information.
- By providing false information;
- Existence of outstanding conviction or criminal proceedings for serious criminal offenses in any country of the world;
- If the applicant poses a potential threat to public order, national security or the reputation of Dominican Republic or any other country;