Dominica’s citizenship by investment program has long stood out for one major convenience: a fully remote process that never required applicants to set foot on the island. That is about to change.

The Government of Dominica has announced that all successful CBI applicants will soon be required to collect and renew their passports in Dominica in person — a significant departure from the program’s current remote model. While the exact implementation date has not yet been published, the government has indicated that applications submitted before the end of June 2026 are expected to remain under the current, fully remote rules, though no official cutoff has been formally confirmed.

This is a meaningful shift for investors who chose Dominica specifically because it didn’t require travel. Once the new policy takes effect, families pursuing Dominican citizenship will need to plan for at least one trip to the island to finalize their status — adding time, cost, and logistical complexity to what has historically been one of the most accessible CBI programs in the Caribbean.

Given that Dominica continues to anchor the “value-focused” end of the Caribbean CBI market with its US$200,000 starting threshold, this policy change doesn’t diminish its appeal — but it does change the experience of obtaining citizenship there. Investors who prioritize a fully remote process have a narrowing window to act.

If Dominica is on your radar, timing has never mattered more. Our team can help you assemble and submit a complete application well ahead of any cutoff, so you can benefit from the current remote-friendly process. Contact us now to begin.