The Citizenship by Investment Unit of Dominica has updated the list of banned nationalities list, applying for its CBI program. For applications for citizenship in Dominica, you must be at least 18 years of age, of good character, without a criminal record, and able and willing to make the required financial contribution and pass all background checks.
Banned List
Here is the list of banned countries..
- Russia
- Belarus
- Iran
- Northern Iraq – Banned from applying for the Citizenship by Investment Programme of the Commonwealth of Dominica. This includes specific nationals from the Kurdistan region of Iraq, namely nationals from the cities of Erbil, Amedi, Dahuk, Kirkuk, Lalish, Raniya, Soran, Sulaymaniyah and Zakho.
- Yemen (Refer to Notice from Jan 15, 2024)
- North Korea*
- Sudan*
*Application from citizens of North Korea and Sudan will be refused unless the applicant has (1) not lived in these countries for at least ten years, (2) no substantial assets there, and (3) not performed any business or similar activity, in whole or in part, in or with the countries.
Iran nationals can apply but are subjected to Enhanced due diligence and additional fees. Enhanced due diligence may apply to all applicants who meet the above requirement, with the cost to be born on the applicant.
As of March 2022, the Unit will refuse the submission of any new applications submitted on behalf of Russian and Belarusian nationals with immediate effect. The Dominica CBIU will continue to process the already submitted applications.