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Glossary · Citizenship and residency programs
EDF - Economic Diversification Fund (Dominica)
Economic Diversification Fund — a government fund of Dominica for the main non-refundable contribution under the citizenship by investment program.
01 / In 30 seconds
The short answer
- What it is
- Economic Diversification Fund — Dominica’s state fund for the citizenship programme contribution
- Where
- Dominica’s citizenship by investment programme
- How much
- From $200,000 per family (non-refundable)
- Dominica’s advantage
- One of the most affordable Caribbean programmes
- Can you prepare
- Yes: build the contribution into the full budget
02 / In plain words
What EDF means
The EDF (Economic Diversification Fund) is Dominica’s state fund, into which the main non-refundable contribution under the citizenship by investment programme is paid. The fund contribution is the simplest and fastest route to a Dominican passport, an alternative to buying approved real estate.
The contribution starts from about $200,000 per family (the amount depends on the family composition and is periodically updated by the state). It is one of the most affordable programmes in the Caribbean in terms of cost. The money is non-refundable — a contribution to the island’s development, not an investment that can be recovered.
Dominica is valued for its reputation as a stable and respected programme with wide visa-free access. The EDF contribution is chosen by those for whom a reasonable budget and a reliable second passport matter, without having to tie up capital in real estate. The full cost is calculated with all fees and the due diligence check.
A case from practice
A family is looking for an affordable and respected second passport. Instead of buying real estate they make a non-refundable EDF contribution — it is cheaper and does not tie up capital. After due diligence through the agency, the family receives Dominican passports with wide visa-free access.
Where the EDF contribution applies
- Dominica’s citizenship programme
- An affordable route to a second passport
- A contribution instead of buying real estate
- Wide visa-free access
- Planning for the family
- Calculating the full budget
03 / What it covers
What matters about the EDF contribution
Amount
- From $200,000 per family
- Depends on the composition
- Non-refundable
Versus real estate
- Does not tie up capital
- Simpler and faster
- More affordable on budget
Dominica’s advantages
- A stable programme
- A respected passport
- Wide visa-free access
Check
- Due Diligence
- For each adult
- Through the CBIU agency
04 / How it works
Where the EDF sits in the process
Preparing the file through an agent
Filing and due diligence
EDF contribution
Approval
Dominican passport
05 / Key facts
What you need to know
01
The EDF is Dominica’s state fund for the CBI contribution
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The contribution is from $200,000 per family, non-refundable
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One of the most affordable Caribbean programmes
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A simple route — an alternative to real estate
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The full cost is calculated with fees and the check
Common mistakes
- Counting only the contribution and forgetting the fees and the check
- Expecting the contribution back — it is non-refundable
- Underestimating the due diligence timeline
- Not accounting for family composition in the calculation
- Hiding a contentious episode — the check will find it
06 / Expert advice
How to prepare in advance
The full cost of the Dominican programme is calculated with all its components: the EDF contribution (from $200,000 per family), government fees, the cost of due diligence and services. A clean source-of-funds file is prepared in advance. Then an affordable and reliable second passport is obtained calmly, without requests or delays.
What we do for you. We handle the Dominican programme end to end: we set out the full cost including the EDF contribution, prepare a clean file and take you through due diligence with the agency. We help you obtain an affordable and reliable second passport without having to tie up capital in real estate.
Anna KovalevskayaExpert in Caribbean citizenship by investment programs
07 / Questions
Frequently asked questions
The Economic Diversification Fund — Dominica’s state fund, into which the main non-refundable contribution under the citizenship by investment programme is paid.
From $200,000 per family; the amount depends on the family composition and is periodically updated by the state. It is one of the affordable Caribbean programmes.
An EDF contribution is cheaper, simpler and does not tie up capital; real estate is an asset with resale restrictions. We choose to suit your goal and budget.
Yes, it is one of the stable and respected programmes in the Caribbean, with wide visa-free access and a predictable process.
No, the fund contribution is non-refundable — it is a contribution to the island’s development, not an investment that can be recovered.
Dominica’s citizenship agency (CBIU) carries out due diligence on each adult applicant. A clean file goes through without delays.
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