Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica · Capital: Roseau
The unspoilt, mountainous 'Nature Isle' of the Caribbean, offering one of the world's most affordable citizenship-by-investment programmes and a tranquil, eco-focused lifestyle.
Migration statistics
Who is arriving
Top source countries and the make-up of recent arrivals into Dominica.
Policy overview
2 visa routes into Dominica
Eligibility, fees, processing times and whether each route leads to permanent residence.
Citizenship by Investment
InvestorDM-CBI
One of the cheapest CBIs, via a government-fund donation or real estate. Since 1 January 2026 the US has suspended immigrant, B, F, M and J visas for Dominican nationals (Proclamation 10998), and in June 2026 the EU asked the five Eastern Caribbean CBI states to end their programmes by 1 June 2028 or risk visa-free Schengen access.
Eligibility
- ~US$200k donation or property
- Clean record
- Vetting under the regional ECCIRA standards
Document checklist (10 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
DM-WP
Employer-sponsored permit for skilled roles.
Eligibility
- Job offer
- Employer sponsorship
Document checklist (9 items)
Core
Professional
Background
Economic context
The numbers behind the move
Pay reflects the local market in Dominica, what you'd typically earn there, not your current salary.
Skill shortages
Sectors actively recruiting from abroad
Where Dominica needs foreign talent most, and what those roles pay.
Eco-tourism & agriculture
Diving, hiking and nature tourism, plus farming, anchor the economy.
Education & health
Ross University medical school is a significant skilled employer.
Recent changes
What's changed lately
Recent policy changes that affect migrants, newest first.
No policy changes recorded in the last 90 days. The intelligence agent is monitoring.
Quality of life
What living there feels like
Roseau
Capital & harbourThe small, green capital where most services, government and jobs are based.
- Cost index
- 62
- 1-bed rent
- $650
- Quality
- 64
Portsmouth
Second town & med schoolThe northern second town, home to Ross University's medical campus.
- Cost index
- 54
- 1-bed rent
- $500
- Quality
- 66
Calibishie
Scenic north coastA scenic north-coast village popular for tranquil, nature-focused living.
- Cost index
- 52
- 1-bed rent
- $480
- Quality
- 72
Safety & climate
The reception you can expect
How welcoming the public and political mood is, how safe it is, and how geopolitically stable the country is right now.
Anti-migrant sentiment
trendCalm and welcoming; CBI revenue funds climate-resilient development.
Higher = more hostile public/political climate.
Geopolitical stability
A composite of governance, security and regional-risk signals. Higher means a more predictable environment for settling long term.
Higher = more stable.
Safety
Very safe, quiet island with low crime.
Higher = safer (crime index 34/100).
Where to live
Which Dominica city fits you?
Cities matched to who you are, career, family, retirement, study or remote work. We flag the ones to consider and the ones to approach with care.
Roseau
Tiny tropical capital
The small, green capital where most services, government and jobs are based.
Calibishie
Rugged & peaceful
A scenic north-coast village popular for tranquil, nature-focused living.
Portsmouth
Bay-side & studenty
The northern second town, home to Ross University's medical campus.
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