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Dominica in Talks with UK to Restore Visa-Free Access
The Prime Minister of Commonwealth of Dominica during a recent press conference has announced that Dominica continues to engage in discussion with the United Kingdom (UK) government to restore visa-free travel to Citizens of Dominica. We have a new High Commissioner in London and I have made it clear to her that this is priority…
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Dominica Oath of Allegiance
The Oath of Allegiance is an important part of the citizenship by investment application process affirming loyalty, it must be signed by all applicants in front of a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner, Notary Public, or other person officially, authorised to witness oaths. Diplomatic agents and consular officers can administer oaths, take affidavits and to perform notarial acts. For…
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Dominica CBI Program – Age and Citizenship Eligibility
To apply for Dominica citizenship through the CBI programme, applicants must meet specific criteria and make an eligible investment. The requirements are designed to ensure that candidates are of good character and are committed to contributing to the economic development of the country. Dominica’s CBI programme is built on the foundation of maintaining a strong,…
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A Closer Look – Scrutiny of Dominica CBI Applications
Due diligence is a sequence of investigative practices that identify and verify information about an investor. Due diligence is critical to maintaining the integrity and transparency of Dominica’s CBI Programme. Stringent processes include verifying an investor’s identity, criminal background, source of funds, and public reputation amongst other checks. Dominica’s Vetting Process Dominica is world-renowned…
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Dominica Revises Passport Fees
The Dominica Government has revised the passport fees issued under citizenship by investment program implemented under SRO 31 section 29 of the Immigration and Passport Act, (Chap. 18:01). The Amendments will come into effect from the date Gazetted 7th November, 2024. New Passport Fees The new fee applies to passports issued in Dominica and consulates…
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Role of Authorized Agents in Dominica
Authorised Agents play a huge role in facilitating Dominica’s CBI Programme. Authorised Agents are licensed by a country’s Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) to perform citizenship services on behalf of applicants for the investment programme, as well as market it internationally. All applications must be processed through Authorised Agents. Basic Eligibility Authorised Agents must be:…
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Dominica CBI Interview Fee is $1000
The Government of Dominica has implemented compulsory interviews as an added security measure to strengthen the background checks of citizenship by investment applications. Starting from 17 July 2023, all applicants who apply for citizenship by investment, sixteen years of age or over will be required to attend a mandatory interview. This includes main applicant and family…
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Unique Benefits of Dominica’s CBI program
Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) stands out for its high standards, swift processing, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development. Established in 1993, it is one of the most respected programmes globally, offering individuals and families a pathway to citizenship in a nation celebrated for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and eco-friendly values. Known as…
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Dominica’s Approach to Sustainable Citizenship by Investment
In recent years, the rights and duties of citizens have expanded to rights of citizens to a protected environment and fair share of sustainable resource use. What is Sustainable Citizenship? A Sustainable citizenship is a new multifaceted concept that intertwines the responsibilities of individuals towards societal and environmental well-being. It goes beyond traditional notions of…
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The Role of Dominica CBIU Unit
The Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) the Government office established by Regulation 3 of Dominica CBI Regulations 2024 to administer the Citizenship by Investment Programme; and process all applications submitted for Citizenship by Investment. The CBIU shall be responsible for – Applications must submitted to the CBIU must be done solely through…
