Dominica, a leading Caribbean country and the most attractive destination among tourists and global investors, is continuously gaining global recognition. The country’s remarkable performance at the World Travel Awards 2025 demonstrates its global popularity and strong appeal. Dominica’s CBI program, established in 1993, is not only the oldest but also the most trusted citizenship by investment program. 

 

According to a 2025 Report of CBI Programs, Dominica ranks 2nd with 73 points, followed by Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda, due to the stability, enhanced due diligence, and strong application process among other citizenship programs. According to a 2024 International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Report, Dominica CBI revenue reached 37% of the country’s GDP in fiscal year 2022-23, which means its citizenship by investment program brought around US$232 million in the country. 

Dominica at the World Travel Awards 2025

Dominica, a very beautiful country also known as ’The Nature Isle of the Caribbean’ due to its natural beauty, has caught the eye of many popular names, such as a famous international magazine, Architectural Digest included Dominica in the List of  ‘21 Most Beautiful Places in the World’ on 10 March 2025. The island received two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony held in St Lucia on October 4, 2025. 

Key Awards Won by Dominica at WTA

Dominica – Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination

Dominica received the award of Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) due to the lush rainforests, pristine beaches, volcanic peaks and stunning waterfalls all around. 

The Jungle Bay – Caribbean’s Leading Retreat

One of the renowned eco-resorts of Dominica, Jungle Bay, was awarded the title of ‘ Caribbean’s Leading Retreat’ in the World Travel Awards (WTA) due to its efforts for sustainability and eco-friendly environment. 

Significance of These Wins

These awards and global recognition clearly demonstrate the continuous effort of Dominica’s government towards sustainability, eco-tourism, and climate-resilient infrastructure development for the country. Dominica not only provides the privilege of living alongside beautiful landscapes to the people but also provides them with a safe and secure home in the era of increasing instability and uncertainties. 

 

These are the reasons why many high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), including businessmen and entrepreneurs, consider investing in the Dominica citizenship by investment program the best and strategic choice for a secure plan B for mobility and security. 

The Dominica Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) Program

Dominica citizenship by investment program provides an easier route to investors to acquire a second citizenship of a stable and tax friendly country. The country requires a minimum investment of $200,000 from investors and in exchange, allows them to live and work in Dominica, providing them with long-term benefits. 

 

The program attracts large foreign direct investments (FDI) and boosts the economy of the country. The major benefit for investors choosing this program is the visa-free access to 145+ destinations, including the EU Schengen zone, providing them with global mobility and travel freedom. 

Dominica CBI Investment Routes

Dominica provides two investment options to its CBI investors from which they can choose whatever they find best aligns with them. 

 

• Dominic Citizenship by Donation: Minimum $200,000 donation in government-approved Economic Development Fund (EDF). 
• Dominica Citizenship by Real Estate Investment:  Minimum $200,000 investment in approved real estate projects. 

Processing Time of Dominica CBI

The Dominica citizenship by investment program processing time is 90 to 180 days if all documents required for the application process are completed. 

Requirements for Dominica Citizenship 

To qualify for the Dominica Citizenship by investment applicants, must meet the following eligibility criteria, along with fulfilling the investment requirements. 

• The main applicant must be an adult aged 18 or above.
• Must provide proof of investments. 
• Real estate investment must be retained for a specific period if the applicant chooses this route.   
• Pass the due diligence test that requires a clean criminal record and good health condition. 

Family Eligibility under the Dominica CBI Program

The Dominica citizenship by investment program allows individuals to bring their family members, including dependent unmarried children and under the age of 30, dependent parents and grandparents aged 65 or above with them by including them in the application.  

Conclusion 

Dominica’s win at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025 and the increasing global recognition make the Dominica citizenship by investment program an attractive and compelling choice for global investors seeking a beautiful place to live and a safe environment to provide to their families.