Dominica citizenship documents 2026: complete list and apostille

Summary: what you need to collect

Let's get straight to the point. To obtain Dominica citizenship, you need not one document but an entire package. And it's assembled separately for each person in the application.

Here is the basic set for an adult applicant:

• Foreign passport (complete copy of all pages).
• Birth certificate.
• Marriage certificate – if you are married.
• Police clearance certificates from all countries where you have lived.
• Proof of source of funds – where you got the money for the investment.
• Bank reference and financial documents.
• Medical certificate and HIV test.
• Passport photographs – usually 8 copies.
• Application forms and official program forms.

Sounds like a lot? In reality, this is a standard list. You'll collect most of the documents in a couple of weeks. Next, we'll go through each item individually.

Personal documents: passport and certificates

This is the foundation of the entire application. It's where you start.

Foreign passport. You need a copy of all pages, even blank ones. The passport must be valid. The copy is certified by a notary.

Birth certificate. Confirms who you are and where you were born. Usually 2 certified copies are requested. If you have an old Soviet document – it will still be accepted, but it will be translated and certified.

Marriage certificate. Required only if you are married and including your spouse in the application. If there was a divorce – add the divorce decree.

A small note. If you changed your surname (for example, after marriage), then the chain of documents must be complete. Old surname in one document, new surname in another – and a clear connection between them. Otherwise, the reviewers will have questions.

Police clearance certificates: where and how many

This is one of the most important documents. And it's most often misunderstood.

A police clearance certificate is not obtained from just one country. It must be obtained from all countries where you have actually lived. The rule is simple:

• From your country of birth.
• From your country of citizenship.
• From the country where you currently live, if it is different.
• From any country where you have lived for more than 6 months in the last 10 years.

In other words, if you have lived in three countries over ten years, you need to prepare three certificates.

Certificates are required for each family member aged 16 and above. They are not required for children under 16.

Note: certificates have an expiration date. Usually they must be recent—no older than 3-6 months at the time of submission. Therefore, they are obtained toward the end of document collection, not at the beginning.

Source of funds: the main concern

This is strict. And it becomes stricter with each year.

Dominica must be able to understand where your investment funds come from. This is called a source of funds check and source of wealth verification. In 2026, the rules were strengthened—now you must demonstrate the origin of the entire investment amount, not just part of it.

What counts as acceptable evidence:

• Documents of business or share sale.
• Confirmation of salary and bonuses over several years.
• Real estate sales contracts.
• Documents of inheritance or gift.
• Dividends and investment income.

The main rule: funds must be legitimate and transparent. You cannot simply write an amount on a piece of paper. You need documents that demonstrate the source of the money.

For Russian citizens, the check is particularly thorough. This is normal. Simply prepare your documents in advance and without gaps.

Banking and financial documents

Along with the source of funds come banking documents. They confirm that you actually have the funds and that you are a reputable bank client.

Usually required:

• A bank reference letter. This is a letter from your bank. It states that you have been a client for a long time and there have been no issues.
• Bank account statements. They show the movement of funds.
• Financial statements. Sometimes for the last two years—especially if funds come from a business.

Also, almost always two professional references are required. These are letters from people who know you personally or professionally—for example, from a lawyer, accountant, or business partner. They confirm your reputation.

Advice: notify your bank in advance. Sometimes a reference letter takes a week or two to prepare.

Medical documents and photos

This section is the easiest to gather. But it cannot be omitted.

Medical certificate. It is completed by a licensed physician. It is a health questionnaire plus the results of an examination. One is needed for each family member in the application.

HIV test. A standard requirement for Caribbean programs. It is done together with the medical examination.

Photographs. Usually 8 photographs per applicant. Passport-sized. Recent, with a light background. Without glasses or headwear.

All medical documents also have an expiration date. Usually they are accepted if recent—no older than a few months. Therefore, like police clearance certificates, they are obtained closer to submission. If done too early, the documents will be outdated by the time of submission, and you will have to retake the tests. This means additional costs and time.

Questionnaires and official forms

In addition to your personal documents, there are forms from the program itself. They are completed according to a template.

The package typically includes:

• Main applicant questionnaire (form completed in two copies).
• Information disclosure form—you provide detailed information about yourself.
• Form with fingerprints and photo verification.

These forms are completed for each family member, including children. Children's forms are completed by parents or guardians.

Good news: you do not search for the forms yourself. Your agent provides them. He also helps you complete them without errors. And errors in forms are a common reason for application rejection.

Forms are completed carefully. Every date, name, and place must match what is written in your documents. If your passport has one transliteration of your name and the questionnaire has another, that is already a reason for questions. Therefore, forms are usually cross-checked with documents line by line before submission.

Family documents: a separate package for each person

Remember the main rule. There is one application, but documents are collected for each person individually.

Dominica allows including an extended family. The application can include:

• A spouse.
• Children (there are age conditions for adult children).
• Parents.
• Grandparents.
• In some cases - siblings.

Each person requires their own set of documents: passport, birth certificate, photo, medical records, forms. Adults from age 16 must add police clearance certificates.

Plus, documents proving family relationships are required. Children's birth certificates show the connection with parents. A marriage certificate shows the connection between spouses. These serve as confirmation of family relationships.

For more details on who can be included, we have provided information in the guide. on the family composition of the Dominica program..

Apostille: what it is and why you need it.

Many people are scared by the word. But in reality, it is simple.

An apostille is a special stamp. It confirms that your document is genuine and can be used in another country. Without an apostille, a foreign authority cannot be sure the document is authentic.

Dominica is a party to the Hague Convention (since 1978). This means that a simplified scheme operates between member countries. Instead of lengthy consular legalization—one apostille stamp.

How it works in practice:

• You take a document (for example, a birth certificate).
• You have an apostille placed on it in your country—by the authorized body.
• The document is ready for use abroad.

If your country is also a party to the Hague Convention—you need an apostille. If not—the scheme is different; consular legalization is required. Your agent will advise which path applies to you.

Document translation: rules.

All documents for Dominica must be in English. This is a strict requirement.

If a document is not in English—it must be translated. But not just any way. The translation must:

• Be made by a certified (sworn or certified) translator.
• Be attached to the original or certified copy.
• Contain the translator's signature, full name, and contact information.

Important order of actions. First, you certify a copy of the document at a notary. Then you place an apostille. And only then do you translate. If you do it the other way around—the apostille stamp on the translation may be lost, and you will have to redo it.

Sounds like unnecessary hassle? In reality, it protects you. The correct order saves weeks.

Table: document - purpose - format.

To avoid confusion, here is a clear summary of the main documents.

This is not the complete list before the comma. The exact set depends on your situation. But 90% of cases fit into this table.

Common mistakes when collecting documents

Most applications are delayed not due to money. But due to minor issues in paperwork. Here is what people stumble on most often.

• Expired certificates. Medical documents and criminal record check were collected too early - by the time of submission they are already outdated.
• No translation or incorrect translation. Translated by an acquaintance, not a certified translator. Not acceptable.
• Apostille was forgotten. The document is genuine, but without a stamp it is not accepted.
• Incomplete chain for name change documentation. One name on one document, different name on another, with no connection between them.
• Gaps in source of funds documentation. The amount is there, but where it came from is unclear.
• Errors in forms. A typo in the date or name - and the form is returned.

The conclusion is simple. Haste is harmful. It is better to spend time checking than to reassemble the package later.

How the process works and where to submit documents

Now about the procedure. Where exactly all this package goes.

Important point: you cannot submit directly to a Dominica state agency. Applications are accepted only through a licensed agent. This rule protects the program - the agent checks your documents before submission.

Here is how it looks step by step:

• You choose an investment path - fund contribution or real estate.
• You collect documents according to the list above.
• The agent checks the package, catches errors, helps with forms.
• The completed file goes to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.
• Due diligence check begins - they review you and your documents.
• From 2023 onwards, applicants aged 16 and over undergo a mandatory interview - via secure communication, in a language convenient for you.
• After approval, you make the investment and receive a passport.

Timelines and amounts we have discussed in detail in separate materials - about program conditions and about stages and timelines.

Ready to start collecting documents or want to check your situation? Write to us - we will tell you the exact list for you.

How documents are checked and what is examined

Many people wonder: how strictly do they verify? We'll answer .

Dominica's verification is serious. Since 2024, the rules have been tightened, and by 2026, requirements for the source of funds were aligned with international anti-money laundering standards. This means any discrepancies in documentation will be noticed.

What they examine first:

• Whether data matches across all documents – name, dates, places.
• Whether your record is clean – hence certificates from all countries.
• Whether the source of funds is transparent – where and how the funds came from.
• Whether documents are genuine – apostille and certification are required for this.

For citizens of Russia and CIS countries, verification is conducted with special attention. This is a lawful enhanced check, not discrimination. Russia permits dual citizenship – you need only notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs (approximately within 60 days). And remember: Dominica citizenship is not tax residency. Where you pay taxes is a separate matter.

Summary: where to start right now

We'll gather everything together. Documents for Dominica citizenship are not intimidating if approached systematically.

Key points of the article:

• A document package is compiled for each family member separately.
• Basic set: passport, certificates, references, funds, medical records, photos, forms.
• Criminal record checks – from all countries of residence, from age 16.
• All documents – in English, with certified translation.
• Foreign documents are legalized with an apostille.
• Order matters: certify – apostille – translate.
• Submission only through a licensed agent.

Where to start? Review your documents today. Check if your foreign passport is valid. Find your birth and marriage certificates. This will take thirty minutes and save weeks.

For the full picture on the program itself – amounts, investment options, passport benefits – see the Dominica citizenship program page and the guide on citizenship through investment.