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Dominica, the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean
With volcanic mountains, rainforests, hot springs and a boiling lake, Dominica is known as the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean. Morne Trois Pitons National Park is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the Waitukubuli trail crosses the whole island. This article introduces its main natural attractions.
Dominica and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS): free movement, work and residence
Dominica is a member of the Eastern Caribbean Economic Union. Under the Revised Treaty of Basseterre, citizens of the union's member states have the right of free movement, work and residence in the member states. This article explains the legal basis, the countries, the rights announced and the practical precautions.
The Dominica passport: validity, renewal and practical points
The Dominica passport is valid for up to ten years for adults and five years for children under 16. It can be renewed without travelling to Dominica, including through consulates. This guide explains the official rules on validity and renewal and the practical points.
How long does a Dominica citizenship application take?
The CBIU states the usual time from submission to approval in principle as three to four months. After that come paying the investment, the issue of the Certificate of Naturalisation and the passport. This article explains the time-consuming parts of an application and how to avoid delays.
Real estate in Dominica's programme: the holding period and selling
On the real estate route of Dominica's citizenship programme, the property must be bought in a government-approved project, with a minimum value of US$200,000, and held for at least three years. The CBIU says selling the property after the required period does not prevent passport renewal. This article explains the conditions and the questions to ask before buying.
Banned and restricted nationalities in Dominica's citizenship programme
Dominica does not accept, has suspended or reviews under strict conditions the applications of nationals of several countries. Iranian nationals are in the "restricted" group. This article explains the official list, the three conditions of acceptance for restricted nationalities and the practical points.
Tax in Dominica: an overview for citizens by investment
The CBIU of Dominica states that the country has no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income or capital gains tax, and that a citizen pays personal tax only if resident in Dominica. This article explains this rule and the points about your country of residence's tax that should be checked separately.
Changing your name after citizenship: Dominica's five-year rule
A Dominica citizenship applicant undertakes not to change, or seek to change, their name for five years after receiving the Certificate of Naturalisation, except through marriage. This article explains the rule, its reason and practical points about consistent names across documents.