Temporary residence for Dominica | TR for Dominica

For getting a temporary residency of Dominica it is required to have a passport valid for at least six months.

It is also required to fill two application forms, a medical form including HIV teste and x-rays of the chest, including certificate of good health from a Doctors stating that the individual has been free from any kind of communicable disease for the past three years and a checklist to apply for temporary residence in Dominica.

The following documents should be submitted with the application for temporary residency for Dominica:

• Two testimonials – one saying that you haven’t had any communicable diseases in the last three years and other from last employer.
• Bank statement and preferably bank reference letter with application for temporary residence of Dominica
• Recent background check / Police Certificate.
• Return ticket back to your country of residence
• Two passport-style photos
• A valid passport that covers the next six months
• Application fees for temporary residency of Dominica US$295.00 / EC$800.00 for Non-CARICOM members and US$93 / C$250.00 for CARICOM Members
• Cover letter requesting grant of temporary residence for Dominica.

Extension of stay for duration during which application is processed, this, extension of stay is grated by Police Department of Immigration.

Citizenship for Dominica:

For becoming a citizen you have to do an investment which should be at least $100,000 USD.

If you do not want to invest then you can continue permanent residency status and in case of expiration renew it every year. 

There are predefined conditions under The Dominican Constitution regarding grant of Dominican Citizenship under section 101 which defines that grant of citizenship for Dominica under Naturalization and Citizenship Act of section 101 to a person who had been residing in Dominica for 5 years can apply for naturalization and may also be eligible for citizenship in Dominica after payment of pre-defined fees.

Concept of Economic Citizenship was introduced in the year 1993 waiving off the requirements of residency requirement for grant of Citizenship based on investment, allowing Dominican citizenship based on investment.

Citizenship by Investment for Dominica can be obtained based on below mentioned:

Option 1: For an Individual, non-refundable investment of $100,000 USD.

Option 2: For a Family, applicant his/her spouse, non-refundable investment of $175,000 USD.

Option 3: For a Family, applicant his/her spouse and two children below age of 18 years, non-refundable investment of $200,000 USD.

Option 4: For a Family, applicant his/her spouse and for more than two children below age of 18 years, non-refundable investment of $200,000 USD and additional $50,000 USD for every additional children below age of 18.

Citizenship for Dominica by real estate investment

Under this category, widely known as, citizenship for Dominica by real estate investment is for individuals who can invest $200,000 USD, in Government approved real estate project in the territory of Dominica but the best part is that real estate can be sold after 3 years.

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Work Permit for Dominica

Application for a work permit should be in two completed copies.

The supporting documents and formalities for the application for work permit of Dominica are:

• A medical certificate that the applicant is in good health and has not in the past three years suffered from any communicable disease.
• Letter from employer stating the following: type of employment, wages (daily, weekly, monthly); accepting responsibility for the employee and suggestion of employment for one year in the first instance.
• A statement from the Commissioner of Police of the applicant’s HOME STATE setting out the applicant’s police record.
• Evidence that the applicant has a return ticket to his normal place of residence or has made a deposit to pay the cost of such ticket.
• Two (2) passport-size photos.
• Application fee for work permit of Dominica is in the amount of US$295.00 / EC$800.00 for Non-CARICOM members and US$93 / C$250.00 for CARICOM Members
• Photocopy of Treasury receipt as proof of payment of application fee for work permit in Dominica.
• Marriage Certificate
• Two testimonials one of which should be from the previous employer.
• Three copies of newspaper clippings of the advertised vacant position.
• Valid passports (passports must be valid up to six months at any given time).
• Extension of stay for duration during which application is processed, this, extension of stay is grated by Police Department of Immigration.
• Photocopy of passport bio-data page.

If the applicant for work permit of Dominica is self-employed, then, also include:

• Bank statement and preferably bank reference letter with application for work permit of Dominica.
• Certificate of Registration

Visa for Dominica

The types of visa for Dominica:

• Tourist visa for Dominica – The tourist visa of Dominica is for travel and tourism purposes.
• Work visa for Dominica – The work visa for Dominica is granted to people who want to work in the country.
• Golden Visa for Dominica, also known as Investment visa for Dominica – Golden Visa / Investment visa is granted to people who want to invest in Dominica.

For entering the country valid transport is required except for:

• Nationals of Dominica who hold a birth certificate and photo ID.
• Members of CARICOM or OECS states holding a driver’s license, voter’s registration card, social security card or national identity card assigned to nationals of the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, ST Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and the Grenadines.
• Canadian citizens can show documents with photo ID certifying proof of citizenship of Canada
• French Nationals can stay for up to two weeks by presenting a valid identification card
• Valid return ticket

Visa of Dominica is required by law for anybody staying on the island for more than 3 weeks, however, for visitors who intend to stay longer than for either 21 days or even less than that, do not need a visa.

There is no need for a visa of Dominica for people who are any of the below:

• Nationals of Dominica
• Holders of British passports (they can stay on the island for at least six months visa-free)
• Holders of Chinese Taipei reports
• Tourists and transit travelers (provided that they have a return ticket for a visit of maximum 21 days)
• Alien residents who have a valid residence permission of the Dominica Commonwealth
• Member of consular, diplomatic, official, service or unique passports provided being accredited to Dominica.
• All visitors must have satisfactory funds to sustain themselves for the intended length of time.
• Everybody should provide an address of where they are going to stay.
• All exiting passengers are obliged to pay the departure tax.