Citizenship by Investment – Economic Diversification Fund
Citizenship by Investment – Economic Diversification Fund is a residence route in Dominica (Staatsbürgerschaft durch Investition). EDF US$200,000 single / US$250,000 family of up to 4 (+US$25k per child <18, US$40k per adult beyond) + processing US$1,000, due diligence US$7,500 main + US$4,000 per dependant 16+, US$500 naturalisation pp, US$1,000 interview pp 16+
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 160'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed up to 35%; non-resident citizens not taxed
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Staatsbürgerschaft durch Investition |
|---|---|
| Investition | CHF 160'000 |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 52'800 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | 0 |
| Niederlassung | — |
| Einbürgerung | sofort |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | all except Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan & others (CIU list) |
| Nicht verfügbar für | Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan |
| Steuern | Residents taxed up to 35%; non-resident citizens not taxed |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
If you become a citizen
Military service: none · No conscription; professional/volunteer forces.
Taxed for holding the passport: none — Residence-based taxation; citizens abroad not taxed on foreign income
Can you give it up?: allowed — Renunciation by declaration/application once another nationality is held
Passport reputation (banks, sanctions): medium risk — CBI passports: EDD, some banks refuse CBI-only holders
A second passport can also cost a government job or security clearance in your current country.
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