Dominica and China have more than 17 years of diplomatic relations. For example, the Chinese government helped the Caribbean country build a hospital in the capital, Roseau, called Dominica-China Friendship Hospital. In October 2021, Dominica also became the first Caribbean country whose public hospital has an MRI machine - the equipment was donated by China.
Until November 2021, only Grenada had a visa-free agreement with China among Caribbean countries. A Grenadian passport allows people to stay in China for up to 30 consecutive days. What the visa-free period of stay in China with a Dominica passport will be is not yet specified, but it is likely to be 30 days as well.
Where else can you go without a visa with a Dominica passport
Including China, since 2021, the Dominica passport allows free entry to 111 countries. A further 31 countries allow a visa on arrival. To visit Sri Lanka, an electronic entry permit will be required. Full list of visa-free destinations for Dominica nationals.
In the Schengen countries, a Dominica passport may be used for up to three months in a six-month period: the "90 days out of 180" scheme applies, as for Schengen tourist visas.
The United Kingdom allows free entry with stays of up to 180 consecutive days.
Asia. Citizens of Dominica have visa-free entry to the major business centres of the region - Singapore and Hong Kong. They can stay in Singapore for up to 30 days without a visa, and in Hong Kong for up to 90 days in a half year.
Pavel has always dreamed of travelling a lot. But when he was young, he lacked the financial means and then the time. He decided to make up for it in retirement. And to avoid having to think about visas, he obtained a Dominica passport for an investment.
How to obtain citizenship in Dominica
Dominica’s passport is obtained by birth or descent, by naturalisation after seven years of residence on the island, or by marriage to a Dominica citizen. But the fastest and most secure route to citizenship for the wealthy is through investment.
The government's citizenship for investment programme has been in place in Dominica since 1993. It is in demand among investors, with 4192 applicants receiving passports between 2017 and 2020 alone. However, Chinese nationals are the most numerous applicants for the programme.
A non-refundable contribution to the Dominica Economic Diversification Fund is an investment option under the citizenship programme. The amount of the contribution is from $100,000.
The Dominica government is spending the fund's money on disaster relief, building earthquake-resistant houses, schools and hospitals. There are also plans to open a geothermal power plant and an international airport in the country.
The purchase of real estate is also available to investors wishing to obtain a Dominica passport. Investors buy shares, apartments and villas in government-approved properties. These are usually five-star hotels and resort complexes.
Visa-free entry to China, Schengen countries and the UK also gives Grenada citizenship. The country’s passport can also be obtained by investment: a non-refundable fee or the purchase of real estate.
It is more expensive to participate in the Grenada citizenship investment programme than it is to participate in the Dominica programme. Below is a calculation of the cost of second citizenship for a family of four.
Comparison of second citizenship costs for a family of four - spouses and children aged 7 and 19
| Costs | Dominica | Grenada |
| Investment: Contribution or purchase of real estate | $17, 000 contribution $200,000 real estate purchase | $200,000 contribution $220,000 real estate purchase |
| State fee | $0 contribution $35,000 real estate purchase | $0 contribution $50,000 real estate purchase |
| Due diligence | $15,500 | $15,000 |
| Other fees and charges | $4200 | $12,080 |
| Total | $194,700 contribution $254,700 real estate purchase | $227,080 contribution $297,080 real estate purchase |
Programme comparison board: Grenada, Dominica, SCN
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