Dominica
Dominica Migration & Economic Citizenship
Securing asset protection and international mobility in a shifting geopolitical climate requires a clinical understanding of sovereign entry channels. At Muzy & Meraris LLP, we advise sophisticated investors, business founders, and multinational managers navigating Dominica’s specialized visa categories and its highly decorated Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program.
From executing complex source-of-wealth auditing to designing bulletproof application portfolios, we isolate your transition from administrative risk.
1. Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program
Administered by the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) under unified regional compliance accords. The program features a strict due diligence architecture, mandatory virtual interviews, and an entirely remote application pipeline.
· Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) Contribution: A direct, non-refundable capital contribution geared toward funding public infrastructure, healthcare systems, schools, and local agricultural diversification:
o Base Allocation: $200,000 for a single applicant.
o Family Structure Cap: $250,000 for the main applicant and up to three eligible dependents (e.g., a core family of four).
o Succeeding Dependents: Scaled at $25,000 for any additional dependent under the age of 18, and $40,000 for any additional dependent aged 18 or older.
· Government-Approved Real Estate: Investment in fractionated shares or full title deeds within premium, government-sanctioned eco-luxury resorts, villas, and hospitality developments.
o Minimum Asset Allocation: $200,000 baseline property investment.
o Holding Windows: The asset must be maintained for a mandatory 3-year holding period if liquidated on the open market, or 5 years if being resold to another prospective CBI investor.
2. Temporary Residency, Corporate Mobility, & Work Permits
Legal avenues structured for foreign enterprise operators, technical experts, and individuals seeking extended physical placement on the island.
· The Commonwealth of Dominica Work Permit: Required for any non-citizen engaging in domestic employment or establishing localised commercial subsidiaries. This route utilises strict labor checks to verify that specialised corporate positions cannot be effectively sourced from the local workforce.
· The Global Entrepreneur / Remote Work Residency: A flexible residency stream crafted for digital nomads, global executives, and tech freelancers who generate their revenues exclusively via foreign-derived sources, offering a streamlined 12-month domestic stay framework with minimal corporate tax exposure.
3. Standard Entry & Visas (Non-Immigrant)
Facilitating short-term commercial crossings and entry manifests for corporate groups, auditors, and trade developers.
· Business & Multi-Entry Clearances: Structured specifically for international developers or venture capitalists executing localized compliance checks, infrastructure assessments, or project audits.
· Standard Entry Portals: Managing standard non-immigrant entry clearances for nationals of non-exempt states, handled securely through Dominica's immigration portal.
