Dominica

After obtaining second citizenship, many practical questions arise. These include how to travel with two passports, which one to use, to whom, and what to show when crossing the border.  The answers can be confusing. Documents must be shown several times: in the home country at the airline counter, at passport control, and again after arrival in another country. Learn how to cross the border with two passports in 2025.

Vladlena Baranova

In most countries offering citizenship programmes, it is officially impossible to acquire a passport by investing directly in cryptocurrencies. Digital assets must first be sold, transferred to a bank account, and their legality fully documented. Yet, in 2023, the first exception appeared, opening a direct pathway for crypto investors to obtain a second passport. This article breaks down the most persistent myths about using crypto for citizenship, explains where digital assets can genuinely be invested for a passport, and outlines how to prepare your application to avoid rejection due to Due Diligence issues.

Elena Ruda

The Caribbean education system includes kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and universities. Kindergartens generally accept kids from the age of 2, but it’s not compulsory for the children to attend. International schools in the Caribbean can be either public or private, and they accept children from 5 to 16. Schooling is mandatory. Universities offer programs in different fields, the most popular one being medicine. There are about 60 medical schools in the region.

Lyle Julien

The cheapest and fastest way to obtain citizenship is offered to investors in five Caribbean countries and Vanuatu. To get a passport in Vanuatu, a foreigner must contribute at least $130,000, while in the Caribbean, the minimum sum is $200,000. Let’s discuss the reasons for applying for a passport from one of the Caribbean island nations or Vanuatu.

Lyle Julien

Citizenship by investment (CBI) programs, often dubbed golden passports, offer individuals the opportunity to obtain a second passport in exchange for financial investments.  Golden passports are not to be confused with Golden Visas, which are programs that allow foreigners to obtain a residency permit for investment in a country’s economy. Learn more about the best options to become a citizen or a resident of another country by investment.

Albert Ioffe

Expensive watches lose 3.6% in value each year, totaling a 16.3% drop over 12 years — only a few brands, like Rolex, tend to gain value. Suppose an investor chooses to buy a villa in Greece and gets a Golden Visa. In 12 years, they’ll likely become a Greek citizen — gaining freedom of movement that no luxury item can match. If the market stays stable, Greek property prices could grow 1.5—2x in these 12 years — or up to 2.5x in hotspots like central Athens or coastal areas. In this article, we will compare luxury assets with residency and citizenship by investment programmes to determine which truly endures.

Elena Ruda

Several Caribbean countries have citizenship by investment programs. By buying property for $200,000+, you can obtain a passport that grants visa-free access to popular countries, tax optimisation for businesses, and a safe haven in a tropical climate. However, besides citizenship, there are several other criteria to consider when investing in Caribbean real estate. Let’s look at some options.

Lyle Julien

Grenada and Dominica are Caribbean countries whose citizens can travel visa-free to at least 140 states. The Schengen Area, the UK and China are on the list of free destinations. No requirement for entry to China is a rare opportunity as the country has visa-waiver agreements with 22 states only. Wealthy people get Grenada and Dominica passports by investment. They choose citizenship programs based on cost, obtaining period and other terms. We compare the obtaining conditions and possibilities of second citizenship to help you make an informed choice.

Lyle Julien

11 countries — including Malta, Vanuatu, and the UAE — do not levy taxes on real estate ownership. Some others, such as the Netherlands and St Kitts and Nevis, offer low property tax rates of no more than 0.5%. This article explores real estate taxation in 21 countries, offering a comprehensive guide to the taxes associated with owning property abroad.

Albert Ioffe

7 out of 10 billionaires have second passports. However, this privilege is not only available to the super-rich. An increasing number of entrepreneurs, investors, and top managers are choosing second citizenship to protect themselves, their capital, and their families. For example, restaurateurs obtain second passports to safeguard their businesses from sanctions. Discover why second citizenship is a tool for solving the most complex problems, not just a whim or luxury.

Albert Ioffe

A Caribbean passport offers investors significant benefits, such as visa-free travel to at least 145 countries, tax advantages, second citizenship for the whole family, business opportunities, and a safe haven in a tropical paradise.  Five Caribbean countries grant citizenship under state investment programs: Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, and Grenada. The number of investors obtaining citizenship in these countries grows each year by 10 to 30%.  Learn about the other opportunities available to investors, the costs involved in obtaining citizenship, and whether it's possible to recover the investment.

Lyle Julien

Investors seeking to obtain Caribbean citizenship by investment may encounter fraudulent agents offering illegal discounts and financial schemes. These violations have already resulted in multiple application rejections and even citizenship revocation. Authorities are cracking down on these practices, reinforcing stricter controls to protect the integrity of the citizenship by investment programmes. Discover the tactics these agents use to deceive applicants and the legal ways to obtain Caribbean citizenship by investment.

Paul Lauber

In the event of a crisis due to the situation in Ukraine, more and more EU citizens are considering obtaining second citizenship outside the EU. A second passport provides the opportunity to relocate quickly to a safer country with the entire family, protect financial assets, and gain peace of mind. The good news is that EU citizens can obtain a second passport by investment in one of the Caribbean states, Türkiye or Vanuatu, within several months without the need to live in the country. This article provides an overview of second citizenship options for EU citizens.

Albert Ioffe

Dominica citizenship by investment program is one of the cheapest in the world. Citizenship can be obtained by investing at least $200,000 in the state fund or real estate. With addition of at least $10,750 of other fees for fund contribution and at least $85,750 to real estate investment, the overall Dominica passport costs for a single applicant are $210,750 and $285,750, respectively. The passport is issued within 6+ months.

Lyle Julien

Moving to a new country can be stressful, especially when language barriers make communication a challenge. Struggling to communicate using only gestures makes even simple tasks feel frustrating and overwhelming. Expats can skip this stress by choosing a destination where English is widely spoken. We've curated a list of 17 of the best countries for English speakers to live in, spanning Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Africa.

Alevtina Kalmuk

Investors can obtain second citizenship of Dominica, a small Caribbean country, in two ways: by contributing to a state fund or buying property on the island. The two options are distinguished by a minimum investment amount, the possibility of returning it, and additional payments. Let's compare the costs under both investment options.

Lyle Julien

There are 35 independent countries in the Caribbean. Each country has its own state bank and branches of other banks. Immigrant Invest will explain on what conditions investors can open an account in a Caribbean bank and how much it costs.

Lyle Julien

You will be able to visit over 140 countries visa-free if you get a Dominica or St Lucia passport by investing. Popular free destinations, excluding China, are the same for citizens of both states. This rare opportunity is available to Dominica passport holders but not to St Lucia’s. Explore how investors compare and choose the program between Dominica and St Lucia and what opportunities they get.

Lyle Julien

Citizens of some countries do not need a visa to enter the USA or the UK. Others can overcome this restriction by obtaining second citizenship in a country that offers visa-free access to both destinations. Explore the countries with visa-waiver agreements with the United States, the conditions for obtaining a 10-year US visitor visa, and which second passport is best for frequent travel to Great Britain.

Albert Ioffe

An individual can optimise their tax liabilities by changing their country of tax residency or registering a company abroad. To do this, they need to hold a residence permit, permanent residency, or second citizenship. Discover the countries where an investor can obtain a residence permit, permanent residency, or citizenship in order to reduce the tax due on their global income, get a refund of up to 100% of the corporate tax paid, or receive an exemption from paying corporate tax for 50 years.

Albert Ioffe

Entrepreneurs get Caribbean passports by investment to develop their business and transfer assets to more convenient tax jurisdictions. There are no capital gains or inheritance taxes in the Caribbean. Residents of some states do not pay income and property taxes. We discuss the general taxation principles in the region and tax rates in five countries: St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, St Lucia and Dominica.

Albert Ioffe

Investors with St Kitts and Nevis or Dominica citizenship visit at least 140 countries freely. The first passport has more visa-free destinations than the second one. But Dominica citizens can enter China for up to 30 days without visas, and it's a rare opportunity. Discover the CBI programs of St Kitts and Nevis and Dominica and compare their conditions.

Lyle Julien

Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica are two of the five Caribbean countries that offer to obtain their citizenships by investing. Investors become Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda citizens for visa-free travelling and the development of their international businesses. The Caribbean passport allows visa-free visits to at least 140 states, including the Schengen Area and the UK. Investors’ family members get second passports with them.

Lyle Julien

Increasing global mobility with visa-free access to 145 countries, building your business and wealth in a new territory and many more opportunities are available to Nigerians with Dominica passports. The country’s citizenship-by-investment program allows applicants to get second citizenship within several months, without exams, relocation, or even visiting the island. Keep reading to learn more about the peculiarities of acquiring Dominica passports by investment for Nigerian citizens. We’ll discuss requirements, the necessary action steps, costs and other details.

Lyle Julien

Investors pay taxes in Dominica if they receive income in the country, open a company there, buy real estate or become its tax residents. The main tax is the income tax at up to 35% for individuals and 25% for companies. Legal entities also pay VAT at a rate from 10 to 15%. Learn more about the taxes that Dominica tax residents and non-residents pay.

Albert Ioffe

Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, year-round sunshine, exotic wildlife and villas immersed in greenery which welcome a continuous stream of guests. Are you looking to invest in real estate within an exotic country? Look no further than the islands of the Caribbean.

Elena Ruda

A South African passport allows visiting 105 countries without a visa. Meanwhile, passports of EU countries allow travelling visa-free to up to 173 states; above that, they provide their holders with numerous benefits. Fortunately, South Africans can have dual citizenship and enjoy all the advantages of their second passports. Learn the details on obtaining dual citizenship for South Africans.

Lyle Julien

45 countries around the world offer Digital Nomad Visas. They all have different requirements, benefits, costs of living, and climates. Thanks to this diversity, nomads can choose the most appropriate country for their needs. In this article, you will find a complete list of countries that offer Digital Nomad Visas with conditions and requirements that applicants should meet.

Albert Ioffe

There are about 10 banks operating in Dominica, four of which are members of the Caribbean Association of Banks and, thus, are considered more reliable. Most banks offer online banking, though some do not work with foreign clients.

Lyle Julien

Entrepreneurs register a business in the Caribbean in order to expand into international markets, reduce their tax payments, and open corporate accounts in foreign banks. We understand the advantages of this approach and how to implement it, and we are experienced and knowledgeable in registering companies and advising them on how to legally reduce their tax liabilities.

Lyle Julien

Dominica citizens can travel visa-free worldwide and enjoy the benefits of a favourable tax system. However, they must obey the country’s laws and renew their passports regularly to keep their citizenship. Learn more about the duties and rights a Dominica citizen has.

Lyle Julien