Dominica Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Dominica Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    B
  • Passport Ranking
    74/198
  • Passport Score
    129.1/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    121
  • Visa-required Countries
    77
  • Access to the World's GDP
    48%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    46%
  • Access to the World's Population
    47%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    65%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Yes
    Unrestricted: Any child born in the country automatically becomes a citizen.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    7 years
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
    Yes, English
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
  • Can minor children naturalize?
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    Yes
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    3 years / 0 years
    May apply immediately after marriage, assuming you have resided there for 3 years.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    Not allowed
  • Language test
    Yes, English
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    No provisions
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Visas and Residencies
Visas and Residencies
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.
Schiff Sovereign's Take on Dominica
Dominica is an independent island nation situated between Martinique and Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. The island spans only about 800 square kilometers (about 500 square miles) and is home to some 70,000 people.

(It’s not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, a much larger Caribbean nation bordering Haiti.)

Dominica is one of the least developed islands in the Caribbean, which comes with an advantage – its natural environment is pristine.

As a Plan B destination, it could be interesting for two main reasons.

First, it is home to a formal Digital Nomad Visa program, allowing you to live there for an extended period of time without the need to obtain a “proper” residency.

It is also home to a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program that offers great value, especially for single applicants. Moreover, we are happy to report that you can become Dominican by investment for cheaper than anyone else in the world, thanks to the deep discounts we negotiated for our Total Access members. 

If you are considering the Dominica CBI program, you will definitely do yourself a favor by joining Total Access (TA). This discount will either match or exceed the price you pay for TA membership. 

(See all applicable prices and available discounts in our interactive CBI calculator.)
Schiff Sovereign's Rolodex
Service Providers available in Dominica
  • Citizenship by Investment
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Dominica Overview
  • Region
    North and South America
  • Capital City
    Roseau
  • Largest City
    Roseau
  • Currency
    Eastern Caribbean dollar
  • Languages
    English
  • Population
    72 thousand (193rd)
  • Life Expectancy
    78.2 years (74th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $599 million (195th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $8,319 (97th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Very cheap (2/7)
  • Climate
    Average (3/5)
  • Safety
    Dangerous (5/7)
  • Pollution
    Very clean (1/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Native

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