Dominica
The Caribbean5 independent articlesThe 'Nature Island' — rainforest eco-tourism and the Caribbean's fastest CBI real-estate route.
Dominica (not the Dominican Republic) is the wild, mountainous 'Nature Island' — rainforest, hot springs, dive sites and eco-tourism rather than mass beaches. Its Citizenship-by-Investment programme offers the region's shortest real- estate hold (approved property from $200k, sellable after 3 years). Outside the CBI, foreigners need an Alien Landholding Licence (~10%).
Can foreigners buy?
Open; CBI route via approved real estate from $200k (hold 3 yrs) waives the licence; otherwise foreigners need an Alien Landholding Licence (~10%).
Taxes & buying costs
Licence ~10% (or waived under CBI); modest transfer/stamp; low annual property tax; no CGT.
What makes it unique
Unspoilt rainforest-and-dive eco- tourism plus the Caribbean's quickest CBI real-estate exit (3 years).
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Most prestigious places to own
Secret Bay & Cabrits (CBI resorts)
Award-winning eco-luxury resort residences.
$200k–$2m
Branded eco-resort villa
Portsmouth & Calibishie (north)
Quiet coast with boutique villa plots.
$250k–$1.5m
Coastal villa
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Best income potential from vacation renting
CBI-approved resorts (Anichi, Tranquility/Hilton)
Branded rental-pool units + citizenship.
$200k–$1m
3–6% gross
Branded resort share/condo
Roseau & eco-lodges
Dive-and-nature tourism guesthouse income.
$150k–$800k
4–7% gross
Guesthouse / eco-lodge
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Picturesque farms & rural tourism properties
Interior rainforest farms
Bay-leaf, cocoa and citrus estates; hot-spring agritourism.
$100k–$700k
Bay-oil/cocoa / eco-tourism
Rainforest farm / eco-lodge
Thinking of living there?
Dominica residency and citizenship guide
Visas, work permits and the routes to a passport — separate from buying.
Everything on Dominica
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Indicative 2025–26 planning bands for screening only, not quotes and not advice. Holiday-let licensing, tax and foreign-buyer rules change frequently — confirm locally with a lawyer and tax adviser before buying.