DOMINICA ECONOMIC CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMME
Background and Legal Considerations
Several countries have adopted programmes which allow the acquisition of citizenship against a direct contribution to the state as a means of development of the country. Of those currently available, the Economic Citizenship Programme of Dominica is one of the most attractive programmes. This programme has operated successfully since 1991, and it is based on a solid legal foundation in the Constitution of Dominica. A limited quota of applications has been set by the Government. The legal regime governing the Economic Citizenship Programme is contained in Section 101 of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Citizenship Act, Chapter 1:10 of the Revised Laws of Dominica. The terms and conditions governing the Economic Citizenship Programme are contained in the Policy Guidelines.
Requirements
An application will result in citizenship for one family (applicant, spouse and two unmarried dependant children). In addition to standard documentary requirements (passports, birth and marriage certificates, police clearance, etc.) it is necessary that the applicant makes a contribution to the economy of Dominica, which takes the form of a non-refundable cash payment.
Procedure
Henley & Partners are officially appointed by the Minister of Finance of the Commonwealth of Dominica and will prepare and lodge your application with the Government. After approval (normally 2 to 3 weeks) we arrange for you to take your Oath of Citizenship before senior Government officials. Due to a change of procedures in early 2002 it is unfortunately no longer possible to take this oath at a Consular office, and all applicants are required to visit Dominica to attend an interview before becoming citizens. Citizens of Dominica are allowed to hold dual citizenship, and the acquisition of citizenship is not reported to other countries.
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The following documents must accompany your application. If the documents are not in English, a full translation prepared and certified by a professional translation service is required. Translations must be on the translation firm's letterhead and bear its signature and stamp. Certified copies of the documents in the original language must also be provided. We can arrange for such translations to be done by our specialised in-house Translation Services at competitive rates. You can therefore send us certified copies of the original documents, and you need not worry about the translation.
| Document |
For |
| Application form (Form 12) |
Each person including children |
| Due diligence form/declaration |
Main applicant |
| Personal information and disclosure forms |
Each person including children |
| Business background information |
Each working adult |
| Citizenship application letter |
Main applicant |
| Limited Power of Attorney |
Main applicant |
| Passport application form |
Each person including children |
| Birth certificate (certified copy) |
Each person including children |
| Marriage certificate (certified copy) |
Married couples |
| Divorce certificate (certified copy) |
Divorced persons |
| Medical certificate including HIV-Test (originals) |
Each person including children |
| Certificate of no criminal record (original) |
Each person (16 years and over) |
| Two (2) personal references (originals) |
Main applicant |
| Bank reference (original) |
Main applicant |
Copy of passport or ID document
(certified copy) |
Each person including children |
| Twelve (12) colour passport photographs |
Each person including children |
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