Dominica: immigration

How much does Dominica citizenship by investment cost?

The minimum investment for Dominica citizenship is US$200,000, according to the Citizenship by Investment Unit's Economic Diversification Fund page. A single applicant makes a non-refundable contribution of US$200,000 to the fund; for a main applicant and up to three qualifying dependants it is US$250,000. Fees are added: US$1,000 processing per application, due diligence of US$7,500 for the main applicant and US$4,000 for each dependant aged 16 or over, and US$1,000 per interview.

The second route, set out on the unit's investment options page, is approved real estate worth at least US$200,000, held for at least three years, with government fees from US$75,000 per applicant. The unit says approval typically takes three to four months, and applications go through authorised agents.

Official sources: CBIU: Economic Diversification Fund · CBIU: Investment options

How many immigrants live in Dominica?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people born abroad in Dominica at 12.7% in 2024. That compares with 11.5% in 2015. It is 5th highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 4.8%. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 51st highest.

What is net migration in Dominica?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2025, is -242. The peak was 1,376 in 2013 and the low -2,032 in 2016. It is 15th highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is -967. World rank, highest first: 82nd of 193.

How many refugees does Dominica host?

According to UNHCR, the number of refugees in the country in Dominica was 0 in 2025. It is 27th highest of 28 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 1,306. World rank, highest first: 163rd of 169.

How many refugees come from Dominica?

97: that is the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Dominica for 2025, according to UNHCR. No year since 2005 has been higher. Latin America & Caribbean median: 710; Dominica is 30th highest of 33. Of 189 countries with 2025 data, 151st highest.

How big are remittances in Dominica's economy?

5.5% of GDP: that is personal remittances received in Dominica for 2025, according to the World Bank. The peak was 11.0% of GDP in 2005 and the low 5.2% of GDP in 2023. It is 8th highest of 27 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 3.3% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 34th of 127.