How Do I Apply for Citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica?

Citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica can be obtained by:

• Birth/parentage
• Marriage
• Virtue of residence

Requirements for applying for Citizenship

• Completed application forms (available at the Labour Division, Ministry of National Security, Labour and Immigration)

• Letter addressed to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Labour requesting citizenship

• Police Record

• Birth Certificate

• Four (4) passports sized photos

• Medical certificate including HIV test

• Bank statement/recommendation from banker

• Marriage Certificate

• Two testimonials

• Application fee of  EC $250.00 to be paid at the Treasury Department

• Treasury receipt as proof of payment of application fee

• Recent copy of work/residence permit

• Copy of the bio data page of passport and the pages with date of issue and expiry date

• EC $20 stamps^* for application forms

• ** Oath of allegiance

• ** EC $20 adhesive stamps^* for oath of allegiance

• ^* Stamps are available for purchase at the General Post Office in Roseau and at its branches.

• ** If the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Labour approves the application the applicant is required to: 

  • Take an oath at the Registry
  • Pay registration fee of  EC $2000.00 at the Treasury Department

For more information, contact:

Labour Division
Ministry of National Security, Labour and Immigration
2nd Floor, Government Headquarters
Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Telephone: (767) 266-3553
Fax: (767) 448-5200
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