Dominica
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Roseau
- Population
- 65,871
- 2025
- Area
- 751 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar
- XCD
- GDP per capita
- US$10,989
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Dominica recognises and allows dual citizenship; new citizens are not required to renounce their other citizenships.
Dominica (Americas) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #4/50 (94.0/100). Lowest relative position: Healthcare Index — #104/192 (55.2/100). The passport ranks #40/198 and reaches 142 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 64.2/100 (#76/199). On the entry side, 195/197 passports can enter Dominica without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Dominica.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity55.2
- Safety & Stability70.6
- Economy & Income73.0
- Education66.6
- Environment & Clean Water85.0
- Infrastructure91.4
- Digital Connectivity53.2
- Learning Quality41.2
- Educational Attainment77.9
- Expected Years of Schooling82.9
- Education Spending75.0
- Basic Access68.6
- Violent Crime41.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism96.5
- Law Enforcement & Order62.5
- Road Safety74.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes63.6
- Coverage & Access88.2
- Health Workforce & Facilities37.1
- Spending & Investment15.0
- Financial Protection61.7
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security57.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights61.2
- Political Stability96.5
- Institutions & Regulation52.4
- Financial Soundness56.0
- Monetary Stability84.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement65.0
- Education66.6
- Healthcare55.2
- Safety70.6
- Quality of Life70.1
- Cost of living68.8
- Passport64.4
- Passport64.4
- Quality of Life70.1
- Safety70.6
- Healthcare55.2
- Purchasing power & price stability36.1
- Education66.6
- Wealth Protection68.3
- Tax88.9
- Cost of living68.8
- Healthcare55.2
- Safety70.6
- Quality of Life70.1
- Tax88.9
- Wealth Protection68.3
- Affordable Prices62.0
- Price Stability84.6
- Purchasing power24.0
At a glance
Entering Dominica
- Visa-free: 195 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 2 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 10/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme
Frequently asked questions about Dominica
What is the capital of Dominica?
The capital of Dominica is Roseau.
What is the population of Dominica?
According to the World Bank, Dominica had a population of 65,871 in 2025.
What is the official language of Dominica?
The official language of Dominica is English.
What currency does Dominica use?
Dominica uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).
Does Dominica allow dual citizenship?
Dominica recognises and allows dual citizenship; new citizens are not required to renounce their other citizenships.
How strong is the Dominica passport?
The Dominica passport ranks #40 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 142 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Dominica passport holders?
Holders of the Dominica passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 60 destinations and need an e-Visa for 45. Full list: Dominica passport page.
How many passports can enter Dominica without applying for a visa in advance?
195 of 197 passports can enter Dominica without applying for a consular visa in advance: 195 visa-free. 2 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Dominica offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Dominica: Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Dominica?
In Dominica, Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme requires a minimum investment starting from US$200,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Dominica?
In Dominica, an application under Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme takes about 3–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Dominica through these programmes?
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Dominica?
In Dominica, Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Dominica?
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme can include spouse, children under 30 and parents aged 65+.
Where is Dominica strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Dominica is strongest on the Investment Migration ROI (#4 of 50) and weakest on the Healthcare Index (#104 of 192).
How does Dominica rank for quality of life?
Dominica scores 70.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #77 of 211.
Is Dominica expensive to live in?
Dominica scores 68.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #104 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Dominica?
Dominica scores 70.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #98 of 203.
How does Dominica rank for healthcare?
Dominica scores 55.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #104 of 192.
How does Dominica rank for education?
Dominica scores 66.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #81 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
