• WHITCO Inc. is authorised by the Government of Dominica to process applications for Economic Citizenship (Second Passports).

    Under this programme an applicant may become a citizen of Dominica by making a payment into the government treasury or towards a designated Tourism Development Project.

  • Dominica, (pronounced /ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə/ DOM-i-NEE-kə[3] French: Dominique) officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea. To the north-northwest lies Guadeloupe, to the southeast Martinique. Its size is 750 square kilometres (290 sq mi) and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotins, which has an elevation of 1,447 metres (4,747 ft). The Commonwealth of Dominica has an estimated population of 72,500. The capital is Roseau.

    Dominica has been nicknamed the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" for its seemingly unspoiled natural beauty. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal- volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second-largest boiling lake. The island features lush mountainous rainforests, home of many rare plant, animal, and bird species. There are xeric areas in some of the western coastal regions, but heavy rainfall can be expected inland. The Sisserou Parrot (also known as the Imperial Amazon), the island's national bird, is featured on the national flag. Dominica's economy is heavily dependent on both tourism and agriculture.

    Christopher Columbus named the island after the day of the week on which he spotted it, a Sunday (dominica in Latin), November 3, 1493. In the next hundred years after Columbus' landing, Dominica remained isolated, and even more Caribs settled there after being driven from surrounding islands as European powers entered the region. France formally ceded possession of Dominica to the United Kingdom in 1763. The United Kingdom then set up a government and made the island a colony in 1805.

    The emancipation of African slaves occurred throughout the British Empire in 1834, and, in 1838, Dominica became the first British Caribbean colony to have a legislature controlled by an African majority. In 1896, the United Kingdom reassumed governmental control of Dominica, turning it into a Crown colony. Half a century later, from 1958 to 1962, Dominica became a province of the short-lived West Indies Federation. In 1978, Dominica became an independent nation.

    On a personal note, Dominica is a wonderful place to make an investment, buy land, build a home and generally to contribute to the local economy. We would strenuously encourage all applicants to carefully think through what worthwhile contribution they are going to make to the country to further its development. There is a need for all types of expertise here and if you can make a contribution through your time too that would be much appreciated. In a nutshell, carefully think what YOU can give back to Dominica in return for becoming part of this unspoilt paradise.

  • Benefits of Dominican Citizenship/Second Passport include:

    Dominica offers second passport and Citizenship for life for the main applicant,the applicant's spouse and dependent children (if any).

  • Dual citizenship

    Dual Citizenship is permitted and there is no residence requirement. It is necessary to visit Dominica once to attend an interview however. (You can choose to reside here if you wish to).

  • Granting of Citizenship

    If you have submitted all the required documents and completed all necessary procedures(like due - diligence) and the interview with the government was successful, you can expect to receive your Certificate of Naturalization and Passport within eight weeks. However, it can vary, depending upon the country of your current citizenship. The Minister of Legal Affairs will personally sign the Certificate of Naturalization authenticating you as a citizen of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

  • Second Passport validity

    The validity of passports in Dominica is ten (10) years. A child's passport is valid for five (5) years.

  • Visa-Free Travel

    Travel visa-free to more than one hundred (100) countries. Where a visa is required(Schengen States), it is relatively easy to obtain it within a day.

  • Tax free status

    Second passport and Dominica citizenship is the key to safeguard your wealth. There are no capital gains taxes, gift, wealth and inheritance taxes.

  • Security

    Protection of bank accounts, real estate and businesses, both abroad and within your own country.

  • Confidentiality

    The Government of Dominica does not inform the country of your current citizenship or residency about your second or third citizenship.

  • Residential permit

    Such permit is easier to obtain by Dominican citizens wishing to reside in Monaco, Switzerland, Andorra, United Kingdom, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Bahamas and other Caribbean countries.