
It comes down to whether you prefer the lower-cost Economic Diversification Fund donation or holding a real asset through approved real estate; both grant citizenship with no residence requirement.
Since Dominica's programme is citizenship-based, choosing a route is really a choice between two investment styles. The Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) is a non-refundable contribution and the most affordable option, which makes it the natural pick if your main aim is the most direct, lowest-cost path to citizenship.
Approved real estate is the alternative. You buy into a government-approved development and hold it for a minimum period, after which it may be resold. This suits people who would rather see their money in a tangible asset, even though the overall outlay is typically higher once fees are included.
Neither route requires you to live in or visit Dominica. The right choice depends on your budget, your appetite for property ownership, and your longer-term plans. ACME can assess your eligibility and lay out the costs of each route, with final minimums confirmed against the CBIU.
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Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, confirm details with official sources.