Dominica's Electronic Citizenship Program provides a compelling opportunity for foreign investors to obtain citizenship through investment, delivering a suite of substantial benefits tailored for personal convenience and strategic financial management.
This program is particularly noted for the travel liberties it grants. Enrollees can enjoy seamless entry, either visa-free or with visa on arrival, to over 135 countries, greatly enhancing their international mobility.
In terms of fiscal advantages, the program is a boon for tax relief. It allows citizens to avoid global income, inheritance, and gift taxes, providing an effective solution for asset management and financial planning.
The citizenship acquisition process through this program is not only quick—often completed within months—but also uncomplicated, as it doesn't necessitate permanent residence on the island. This makes it ideal for those who prefer not to uproot from their current domiciles.
The program also promotes family inclusion, permitting the addition of dependents, including spouses, children, and sometimes parents, in the citizenship application. This extension of benefits makes it an attractive option for investors looking to secure a better future for their family.
Learn more about available citizenship / residency programs here.
The Council of Home Affairs Ministers of the European Union has approved a new timetable for the implementation of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
From May 1, 2025, all Vanuatu passport applicants are required to undergo biometric data collection.
On March 12, 2025, the Vanuatu Commission for Citizenship by Investment Program (CIIP) at its first meeting decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of new applications for citizenship through Coffee Fund investments until further notice.
