# Renounce Dominica citizenship

Any citizen of the Commonwealth of Dominica aged 18 or over who holds, or is about to acquire, another nationality may renounce by a witnessed declaration on Form 9, and ceases to be a citizen when the Minister registers it.

- **18 and over** Minimum age
- **Form 9** Declaration
- **On registration** Takes effect
- **12 months** Fallback rule

## Can you renounce Dominica citizenship?

Yes. Under section 11 of the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act (Chap. 1:10), a citizen aged 18 or over and of capacity who is, or is about to become, a citizen or national of another country may renounce by a declaration on Form 9, signed before an authorised witness. You cease to be a citizen when the Minister registers the declaration. If you renounce in order to acquire another nationality and do not acquire it within twelve months of registration, the law treats you as having remained a citizen. The Citizenship Regulations set the registration fee at XCD 100.

### Evidence

- 01 Citizenship Act, Chap. 1:10, sections 11 to 13; Citizenship Regulations, regulations 15, 21 and 23, Form 9 and the fee schedule [dominica.gov.dm](https://www.dominica.gov.dm/laws/chapters/chap1-10.pdf) Official 11 November 2026
- 02 Constitution, sections 100 and 101 (re-registration, renunciation) [dominica.gov.dm](https://dominica.gov.dm/laws/chapters/chap1-01-sch1.pdf) Official 11 November 2026
- 03 Government service page: how to renounce citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica [dominica.gov.dm](https://dominica.gov.dm/services/citizenship/how-do-i-renounce-citizenship-of-the-commonwealth-of-dominica) Official 11 November 2026

Information, not legal or tax advice. The Act, the Regulations, Form 9, the fee schedule and the Constitution were read on 11 November 2026 in the revised edition published by the Government of Dominica, which states the law as at 1991 to 1995. The government service page was unreachable on that date and was read from an archived copy of 5 March 2026. We confirm fees and practice before filing.

## Which documents do you need to renounce?

### What you prepare

- The declaration of renunciation on Form 9, completed and notarised. It states your names, date and place of birth, address, whether you have been married, and the country of your other nationality or the country whose nationality you are about to acquire, with the supporting facts. We draft it for you.
- A letter addressed to the Honourable Minister requesting renunciation of citizenship.
- Your birth certificate, which Form 9 itself requires.
- Four passport-sized photographs.
- The Treasury receipt for the EC $100.00 application fee and EC $20.00 in adhesive stamps, as the government service page lists them.

### What you receive

- A government-ready file, checked line by line before submission.
- Confirmation of submission and the official fee receipt.
- Registration of your declaration, the point at which your citizenship ends.
- Evidence of registration. The Regulations prescribe no certificate of renunciation; the fee schedule lists 30.00 for a copy of a declaration or entry made under the Act, which we request for you.
- Drafted notification letters for banks, employers and other institutions.

## How do you renounce Dominica citizenship?

Renouncing Dominica citizenship follows the steps in section 11 of the Citizenship Act and regulations 15 and 21: a declaration on Form 9, an authorised witness, filing with the Minister or a Dominica mission, and registration. One dedicated contact manages the file from first call to registration.

- **Confidential consultation.** We confirm eligibility under section 11, the twelve-month rule and any family or residence implications.
- **Document checklist.** You receive a tailored checklist; you send scans, we check names, dates and photo specifications.
- **Declaration drafted and witnessed.** We prepare Form 9 and your letter to the Minister. In Dominica the declaration is signed before a justice of the peace, a commissioner for oaths or a notary public; elsewhere before a consular officer or Ambassador of Dominica or a person authorised by the Minister (regulation 21).
- **Fee payment.** The XCD 100 registration fee is paid; the government service page states that it is paid at the Treasury Department and that the Treasury receipt goes into the file.
- **Filing.** The declaration is made to the Minister or, if you are resident outside Dominica, to the High Commissioner or Ambassador for Dominica in that country (regulation 15). In Roseau the service page directs applicants to the Labour Division at Government Headquarters, Kennedy Avenue.
- **Registration.** The Minister causes the declaration to be registered. From that moment you are no longer a citizen of Dominica.
- **Notifications.** We help you update banks, employers and immigration records, and you travel on your other passport.

## How much does it cost to renounce?

Renouncing Dominica citizenship costs XCD 100 in government fees for registration of the declaration, plus XCD 20 for witnessing or stamps, under Part II of the Schedule to the Citizenship Regulations. The Schedule prints the amounts as "$" and the government service page states them as EC $. We pay them on your behalf at cost and you receive the official receipt.

| Fee | Amount | Notes | Source |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Registration of a declaration of renunciation | **XCD 100** | Schedule, Part II, prints 100.00; the government service page calls it the EC $100.00 application fee, paid at the Treasury Department. | [dominica.gov.dm](https://www.dominica.gov.dm/laws/chapters/chap1-10.pdf) · 11 November 2026 [dominica.gov.dm](https://dominica.gov.dm/services/citizenship/how-do-i-renounce-citizenship-of-the-commonwealth-of-dominica) · 11 November 2026 | # |
| Witnessing the signing of the declaration, or adhesive stamps | **XCD 20** | The Schedule lists 20.00 for witnessing a signature; the service page lists EC $20.00 in adhesive stamps. The sources do not say whether these are one charge. | [dominica.gov.dm](https://www.dominica.gov.dm/laws/chapters/chap1-10.pdf) · 11 November 2026 [dominica.gov.dm](https://dominica.gov.dm/services/citizenship/how-do-i-renounce-citizenship-of-the-commonwealth-of-dominica) · 11 November 2026 | # |
| Fee at a Dominica mission abroad | **Confirmed at filing** | Regulation 23 allows missions to take the corresponding amount in local currency; no mission publishes a figure. | [dominica.gov.dm](https://www.dominica.gov.dm/laws/chapters/chap1-10.pdf) · 11 November 2026 | # |
| Mirabello professional fee | **Fixed fee, quoted in writing** | Agreed before you engage us; separate from government fees, which are passed through at cost. | Mirabello Consultancy | # |

**Government vs professional fees.** Government fees are set by the authorities and can change without notice. Our fee covers pre-checks, drafting, witnessing coordination, filing, follow-up and notifications. Courier and notary charges are at cost.

## How long renunciation takes

No official processing time is published for renouncing Dominica citizenship, in the Act, in the Regulations or on the government service page. The only period the law sets is the twelve-month window in section 11(2). We do not estimate; we confirm current practice with the authority for each file.

| Stage | Indicative duration | Basis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document preparation and witnessing | **Not published** | No official time; Mirabello confirms the current practice for each file |
| Filing to registration | **Not published** | No official time; Mirabello confirms the current practice for each file |
| Acquiring the other nationality after registration | **Within 12 months** | Section 11(2): otherwise you are deemed to have remained a citizen |

We update you at every stage. Official processing times are outside our control and cannot be expedited by any agent.

## Do you need to travel to Dominica?

The Citizenship Regulations provide a route for citizens who live abroad: a declarant resident outside Dominica makes the declaration to the High Commissioner or Ambassador for Dominica in that country (regulation 15), and signs it before a consular officer or Ambassador of Dominica or a person authorised by the Minister (regulation 21). No Dominica mission publishes its renunciation procedure or fee, so we confirm the arrangements with the mission or the Ministry before you sign, and originals travel by secure courier.

## What changes once your declaration is registered?

- You are no longer a citizen of Dominica and travel on your other passport. The official sources do not state whether the Dominica passport is surrendered; we confirm this for your file.
- Banks, investment platforms and employers that hold your Dominica passport on file need updated identity documents; we draft the notices.
- Children and spouses are not covered by your declaration. Section 11 applies only to citizens of full age and capacity, and the law has no procedure for a declaration on behalf of a minor.
- If you were born in Dominica and renounce to acquire another citizenship, section 13 preserves your rights to reside, work and own land there. The section covers only persons born in Dominica.
- Changing your mind later: section 12 entitles a former citizen to apply to resume citizenship on Form 5 if its conditions are met, including a qualifying connection with Dominica. The Act and the Regulations say nothing about recovering an investment or contribution.

## How are your documents handled?

Your documents travel through secure channels and are shared only with the Ministry, Dominica missions, notaries and couriers, as each step requires. We keep records only as long as regulation and our engagement terms require.

## Frequently asked

### How do I renounce citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica, and do I need another citizenship first?

You make a declaration on Form 9 under section 11 of the Citizenship Act, and you cease to be a citizen when the Minister registers it. You must already be a citizen or national of another country, or be about to become one. If you renounce to acquire another nationality and do not acquire it within twelve months of registration, the law treats you as having remained a citizen of Dominica.

### How much does it cost to renounce Dominica citizenship?

The Citizenship Regulations set XCD 100 for registration of a declaration of renunciation and XCD 20 for witnessing a signature; the government service page lists an EC $100.00 application fee and EC $20.00 in adhesive stamps. The fee charged at a Dominica mission abroad is not published. Our professional fee is fixed and quoted in writing.

### How long does it take to renounce Dominica citizenship?

No official processing time is published in the Act, the Regulations or on the government service page. The only period in the law is the twelve months in section 11(2) for acquiring your other nationality after registration. We confirm current practice with the authority for each file and do not estimate.

### Can I renounce Dominica citizenship from abroad?

The Regulations provide for it. A declarant resident outside Dominica makes the declaration to the High Commissioner or Ambassador for Dominica in that country, signed before a consular officer or Ambassador of Dominica or a person authorised by the Minister. No mission publishes its procedure, so we confirm the arrangements for your country before you sign.

### Can I resume Dominica citizenship later?

Section 12 of the Citizenship Act entitles a person who renounced to be registered as a citizen again on application, if he or she renounced to keep or obtain another country's citizenship and has a qualifying connection with Dominica: the person or a parent was born, naturalised or registered there. The Constitution gives a separate entitlement to people who were citizens at independence or by birth in Dominica (section 100(1)(b)). Whether the conditions are met is assessed case by case.

### I obtained Dominica citizenship by investment. Can I renounce, and do I get my investment back?

Section 11 applies to any citizen of Dominica of full age and capacity and makes no distinction by how citizenship was acquired. The Citizenship Act and the Citizenship Regulations say nothing about recovering an investment or contribution after renunciation, and we have found no official statement that either is returned.

### What about my children and my spouse?

Your declaration covers only you. Section 11 applies to citizens of full age and capacity, and the Act and the Regulations contain no provision extending a declaration to a spouse or minor children and no procedure for renouncing on behalf of a minor. An adult family member who wishes to renounce makes his or her own declaration.

### What happens to my Dominica passport?

Once the declaration is registered you are no longer a citizen and travel on your other passport, so it should be valid before you file. The official sources do not state whether the Dominica passport is surrendered with the declaration; we confirm the current requirement with the authority for each file.

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Mirabello Consultancy provides information and support services on citizenship and residency matters. This page is information, not legal or tax advice. Statute references are to the Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship Act, Chap. 1:10, the Citizenship Regulations made under it, and the Constitution, as published by the Government of Dominica. Government fees and procedures are set by the authorities and may change; we confirm them before filing.

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