Dominica Residency Options

Dominica, also known as the nature island, is rich in rainforest and mountainous terrain, perfect for those looking for hiking adventures. There’s not too much tourism here, so it also offers a nice, peaceful getaway to those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of the working world. These qualities alone could make it perfect to act as your new home abroad.

Tourist Visa

For many countries, a tourist visa is not required. There are a handful of countries for which their citizens can stay for up to six months without a visa, and others for which their citizens can visit for up to three months without a visa. Check this list to see where you stand. Without the need for a visa, you can simply enter the country with a valid passport with blank pages and proof of a return trip booking. Cruise-ship visitors are exempt from any visa requirements, as they are only on the island for about 24 hours or less.

For those who do require a tourist visa, you’ll need to fill out a visa application form, which can be done online. You’ll need a valid passport with two recent passport-style photos, a letter of invitation, a bank statement, proof of employment, and an $82 USD application fee. Everything must be translated to English if necessary and notarized.

Get A Work Visa To Help Gain Dominica Residency

A work permit can help you to gain residency abroad as long as the work contract you have is at least six months or longer. This permit can be renewed annually, and you should have a job lined up in order to apply. Here’s what you’ll need in order to apply:

A medical certificate
Two testimonials
Bank statement
Background check
Proof of a return ticket
Two passport-style photos
Letter/contract of employment
Marriage certificate if applicable
Results showing proof of HIV/AIDS blood test
And the application, which will need to be made out to the Labor Division of the Government Headquarters.

Golden Visa/Investor Visa

Dominica has a citizenship by investment program. This program offers investors irrevocable second citizenship and passport in only four to six months, without even requiring any visits to the country. It also provides visa-free travel to 118 other countries to those who qualify. Additionally, there are no language, age, educational requirements, or any need for an interview. These second passports are available for the cheapest rate in the world, at only $100,000 USD.

In order to qualify, you need to have a clean background check showing no criminal record, excellent health, and no contagious diseases. You’ll be required to make a significant contribution to either a government fund or a real estate investment.

You do not, however, have to make the full $100,000 investment right away. You can invest a portion, and then submit the rest after approval. Obtaining this visa will grant immediate citizenship, which can be dual citizenship if that is what you prefer.

Temporary Residency

To apply for residency without working and without investing, you must have a valid passport for at least six months ahead of time and then apply for an extension of stay once you’ve arrived in Dominica. You will remain as a visitor with an extension of stay until approved for residency.

There will be two application forms to fill out, a medical form, and a checklist. HIV tests and chest x-rays will be required along with the medical form and each of the following documents must also be submitted:

Two testimonials – one saying that you haven’t had any communicable diseases in the last three years
Bank statement
Recent background check
Return ticket back to current country of residence
Two passport-style photos
A valid passport that covers the next six months
Application fees
Cover letter
Extension of stay

Permanent Residency And Path To Citizenship

In order to gain permanent residency in Dominica, you must have renewed your one-year temporary residency permit annually for five years. Otherwise, you can have worked on the island for five years. The application for permanent residency must be submitted through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Labor. Required documentation for permanent residency is the same as applies above for temporary residency status.

In order to qualify for full citizenship abroad in Dominica, you must participate in the citizenship by investment program. Dominica requires this in order to move forward from permanent residency. If you prefer not to make an investment, you can continue your permanent residency indefinitely by renewing each year. Otherwise, there are a few different investment options for citizenship depending on how much you’d like to invest. The lowest cost is $100,000 USD and options increase from that point.

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