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The global citizenship by investment (CBI) industry is undergoing a crucial turning point. Heightened international requirements, stricter regulations, and greater attention to compliance have changed the rules of the game. Yet rather than undermining established leaders, these changes have highlighted the value of programmes built on transparency, predictability, and trust.
Since the launch of the CBI Index in 2017, Dominica’s citizenship by investment programme has consistently ranked among the world’s leaders. For six consecutive years — from 2017 to 2022 — the country held the top position, and for the past three years it has remained in second place. Dominica is not merely adapting to new conditions, but setting quality standards for the entire industry, ensuring continued demand even amidst heightened global geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Dominica’s main competitive advantage lies in its ability to remain consistent amid global shifts. In recent years, investment migration has faced significant challenges: court rulings in Europe, the closure or revision of certain citizenship programmes, and tighter scrutiny from the US and the UK.
In contrast, Dominica has built a strategy around three core principles: rigorous applicant screening procedures, a predictable administrative system, and transparent conditions for investors. This holistic approach has made the programme a benchmark of reliability: its reputation remains strong thanks to systematic alignment with international standards.
The CBI Index is an independent study, first published in 2017, which has since become the key reference point for the citizenship by investment industry. Its purpose is to provide an objective and comparable evaluation of programmes across the globe.
The methodology of the index is based on nine key pillars that reflect the factors most important to investors: from quality of life and travel freedom to procedural efficiency and product reliability. Final scores are derived from statistics, legal frameworks, and expert assessments, and results are published annually.
Dominica’s strong performance across these areas explains its consistently high ranking.
Standard of Living. Dominica scores well on parameters such as life expectancy and education levels.
Travel Freedom. Dominica’s citizenship continues to offer access to a wide range of destinations, including key business hubs.
Investment Options and Entry Threshold. The programme remains among the most affordable in the Caribbean, offering clear terms with no hidden conditions.
Mandatory Residence. The programme earns top marks here — with no residency requirements, it is particularly attractive to global investors.
Time to Citizenship. The process takes only a few months, placing Dominica consistently among the leaders in this category.
Ease of Process. According to the CBI Index 2025, Dominica is one of the few countries awarded the highest score for application convenience and digitalisation. For investors, this means predictability without bureaucratic delays.
Due Diligence. Enhanced applicant vetting and adoption of international best practices have secured Dominica second place globally in this category, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible market player.
Family Considerations. The programme accommodates not only the main applicant but also family members, supporting long-term planning.
Product Reliability. Dominica traditionally ranks in the top three, demonstrating programme stability and predictable conditions for applicants. Despite tighter regulations, application flows remain steady — a sign of strong investor trust.
Citizenship by investment in Dominica is closely tied to the country’s sustainable development goals. Funds are channelled through two main routes:
Programme revenues are invested in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and climate resilience. They have financed climate-resistant housing, upgraded hospitals and schools, and supported geothermal and solar energy projects.
Major national projects are also being realised through CBI, such as the construction of an international airport and the world’s longest cable car. These initiatives create jobs, boost tourism, and drive long-term economic growth.
Thus, investors are not merely obtaining citizenship — they are also becoming partners in national development. Their contributions support Dominica’s strategic goal of becoming the world’s first climate-resilient nation.
The Caribbean remains the heart of the citizenship by investment industry, with five leading programmes ranking at the top of the CBI Index. Competition fosters higher quality, while cooperation strengthens trust.
In 2025, regional countries established a new supranational body — the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA). Its aim is to harmonise due diligence standards, enhance transparency, and set common rules for engagement with international partners.
For Dominica, this is an additional strength: its programme is now integrated into a regional framework, where collective reputation reinforces individual stability.
In citizenship by investment, nothing is more valuable than reputation. The broad recognition of Dominica’s programme is the result not only of its track record, but also of its consistent efforts to adapt to new international realities.
Since 2017, the country has set the industry standard, and today it shows that true leadership can only be sustained through strict adherence to modern requirements. Enhanced due diligence, adoption of digital technologies, and rejection of practices that undermine trust have turned the programme into a model of maturity and reliability.
It simultaneously serves investor interests and contributes tangibly to national development — a unique combination in the global context.
The key message of the CBI Index 2025 is clear: the citizenship by investment industry is entering a new stage of maturity. Rather than chasing volume, investors are increasingly focused on quality, legal soundness, and long-term prospects.
Dominica demonstrates how a blend of consistency, strict standards, and flexibility in the face of new requirements has enabled it to remain a leader for nearly a decade. For investors, the signal is clear: in a world of constantly changing rules, programmes like Dominica’s stand as symbols of trust and strategic foresight.
For developers, it is further proof that demand for projects under Dominica’s CBI programme is driven not by short-term gains, but by strong institutional foundations that create value for both the country and the investor.
