Dominica

Investors seeking the most affordable CBI with Schengen access. No UK requirement. Budget-conscious second passport. Short RE holding (3 years).

Mobility score

7/10

workbook layer

Visa-free

145

destinations

Passport tier

Established (120-149)

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment

From USD 200,000

Investment type

Economic Diversification Fund (EDF), Real Estate

Timeline

4 - 6

Visa-free access

145 destinations

Passport Rank

#30

Physical presence

Currently no physical presence requirement. A 30-day presence requirement within the first five years is expected under the new regional framework.

Dual citizenship

Varies

Best for

Investors seeking the most affordable CBI with Schengen access. No UK requirement. Budget-conscious second passport. Short RE holding (3 years).

Low entry cost: Minimum investment from USD 200,000.
Established programme: Operating since 1993, making it one of the world’s longest-running CBI programmes.
Global mobility: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 140+ destinations, including the Schengen Area, Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea.
Favourable tax regime: No capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax; foreign income generally not taxed for non-resident citizens.
English-speaking jurisdiction: English is the official language.
Family inclusion: Spouse, eligible children, parents and grandparents may be included.
No exams: No language, civics or history test required.

ANYONE requiring UK visa-free travel - Dominica has NO UK access. Investors who need the 10-year US visa (now only 3 months). Those needing top passport strength.
Low reputational risk. RE market on the island is small. Shorter 3-year RE holding gives better flexibility.

Passport strength

Mobility score

7/10

Visa-free

145 destinations

Tier

Established (120-149)

Schengen access; UK: NO — No UK access; USA: Visa required; 145 visa-free destinations

Direct citizenship pathways