Dominica offers citizenship from a USD 200,000 Economic Diversification Fund contribution — among the most cost-effective routes. Processing is typically 4–6 months with no residency or interview obligation for most applicants.
| Criterion | Dominica | Saint Lucia |
|---|---|---|
| Type | CBI | CBI |
| Minimum investment | US$200,000 | US$240,000 |
| Family of 4 | US$250,000 (family of 4) | US$240,000 (family of 4) |
| Processing time | 4-6 | 4-5 |
| Mobility | 145 visa-free destinations | 144 visa-free destinations |
| Path to citizenship | immediate (citizenship programme) | immediate (citizenship programme) |
| Tax note | — | — |
| Verification | ✓ verified vs official source (2026-06-06) | ✓ verified vs official source (2026-06-06) |
Dominica has the lower verified entry cost (US$200,000 vs US$240,000). Dominica offers stronger mobility (145 visa-free destinations). The right choice depends on your nationality, family composition, timeline and goals — a specialist comparison takes 30 minutes.
Dominica has the lower verified minimum: US$200,000. Total cost depends on family size and government fees — verified figures above.
Dominica: US$250,000 (family of 4). Saint Lucia: US$240,000 (family of 4). Family composition (children's ages, parents) often decides this — both programmes treat dependants differently.
Yes — ✓ verified vs official source (2026-06-06); ✓ verified vs official source (2026-06-06). Every figure traces to the official government source; see our methodology and live change log.