EDF Donation
A direct contribution to Dominica’s Economic Diversification Fund. Ideal if you prefer a defined contribution without owning or managing property.
Benefits
Simple ownership-free route
No property purchase, rental management or eventual sale to organise.
Family contribution band
One contribution band covers the main applicant and up to three qualifying dependants.
Payment after approval in principle
The EDF contribution follows conditional approval. Earlier application costs remain payable.
The same citizenship outcome
Both approved routes lead to citizenship under the same programme. Choose the route that suits your finances.
Requirements
Your EDF contribution
Additional government, due-diligence, interview, processing, professional and document fees apply. Request a personalised quotation.
Who can be included?
Your spouse
Include your spouse in the application.
Children under 18
Children of the applicant or spouse, including legally adopted children.
Students aged 18–30
Must attend a recognised higher-education institution and be fully supported by the applicant or spouse.
Unmarried daughters under 25
Must live with, and be fully supported by, the applicant or spouse.
Adult children with disabilities
Qualifying children aged 18+ who are fully supported.
Parents and grandparents over 65
Of the applicant or spouse; substantial financial support must be demonstrated.
Main applicant requirements
- Be at least 18 and pass character, security and due-diligence checks.
- Provide evidence of lawful funds, identity, civil status and health.
- Disclose all citizenship and visa refusals; nationality restrictions and refusal rules can prevent approval.
- Agree not to change your name for five years after naturalisation, except by marriage.
The programme does not require residence in Dominica. Documents are submitted in English; applicants aged 16+ attend a mandatory interview, usually virtually. The authorised agent confirms translations and interview-language arrangements.
Process and Procedure
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Eligibility review
Confirm family members, nationality, immigration history and lawful funds.
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Route and full quotation
Confirm your family contribution and every application cost.
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Document preparation
Prepare identity, civil-status, medical, police and financial records, with required translations and certification.
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Submission by an authorised agent
The agent submits the completed application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
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Checks and interview
Complete background checks and the mandatory interview for applicants aged 16+. Further documents may be requested.
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Decision in principle
The CBIU issues its decision. Approval in principle is conditional, rather than a guarantee of citizenship.
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Qualifying investment
Make the EDF contribution after approval in principle. Application and due-diligence expenses may be payable earlier.
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Citizenship and passport
Complete the oath and final formalities, obtain the naturalisation certificate, then apply for the passport.
Around six months is an indicative application-planning estimate, subject to document readiness, interviews and government checks. Allow for the final contribution or purchase, oath, citizenship certificate and passport formalities; no completion date is guaranteed.
Citizenship
Citizenship, rather than a temporary visa
Successful applicants become citizens under Dominica’s nationality laws. Citizenship is subject to the statutory rules, including deprivation provisions.
A second nationality
Dominica allows dual citizenship. Check whether your present nationality permits you to hold both.
A home for you and your family
Citizens can live, work and study in Dominica without an investor residence-permit renewal.
Future generations
Children may qualify for citizenship by descent, subject to the nationality and registration rules.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access offers greater travel flexibility. Destination rules, stay limits and electronic authorisations still apply. A Dominican passport generally requires a visa for UK visits; travel rights are different from rights to live or work abroad.
Citizenship does not automatically change your tax residence. Your individual circumstances and other countries’ laws determine tax obligations.
