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Dominica Introduces Mandatory In-Person Visit for New Citizenship by Investment Applicants

Dominica has announced a significant update to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program, marking a shift from its long-standing fully remote application model.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit confirmed that successful Citizenship by Investment applicants will be required to visit Dominica in person before receiving their passports.

What Has Changed for Dominica CBI Applicants?

For many years, Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program allowed applicants to complete the entire process remotely through authorized agents and virtual procedures.

Under the new framework:

Successful applicants must travel to Dominica in person.
Passport collection will require physical presence.
Additional implementation details are expected to be announced by the government.
No residency requirement has been introduced at this stage.

Why Is Dominica Introducing an In-Person Requirement?

The move is part of a wider shift happening across Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs. Over the past few years, regional governments have been tightening how these programs operate, raising compliance standards, improving due diligence processes, and working to strengthen their credibility with international partners.

As for why Dominica specifically is making this change, the government has been fairly straightforward about it.

Officials say the requirement is meant to build a more genuine connection between people who obtain economic citizenship and the country itself, giving them a real chance to see Dominica, meet its people, and get a feel for what’s actually happening on the ground in terms of development.

What Does This Mean for Future Applicants?

The change represents a notable shift for one of the Caribbean’s most established Citizenship by Investment programs.

While the application process remains available to qualified investors, applicants should now factor a visit to Dominica into their citizenship planning. Further guidance on implementation timelines and procedural requirements is expected in the coming weeks.

How UNO Capital Assists Investors

At UNO Capital, we help investors navigate evolving Citizenship by Investment regulations with confidence and clarity.

We assist clients with:

Understanding the latest Dominica Citizenship by Investment requirements
Evaluating eligibility for Caribbean CBI programs
Selecting the most suitable investment route based on individual goals
Coordinating documentation and application preparation
Staying informed about regulatory changes that may impact application timelines
Managing the citizenship application process from initial consultation to approval

Contact UNO Capital today to learn more about the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program and explore the most suitable Citizenship programs for you and your family.