The published EDF contribution is US$200,000 for one applicant or US$250,000 for a main applicant and up to three qualifying dependants. Other application and service costs are additional.[1]
EDF contributions and family size
The EDF is a non-refundable government contribution option under Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Programme. The published contribution is US$200,000 for one applicant or US$250,000 for a main applicant and up to three qualifying dependants. Additional dependants attract US$25,000 if under 18 or US$40,000 if aged 18 or over.[1]
For a valid comparison, quotations should distinguish the contribution, official application charges, and professional and document-preparation costs.
Cost examples for three household types
| Cost in US dollars | One applicant | Couple | Couple + 2 children |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDF contribution | 200,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| Processing | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Due diligence | 7,500 | 11,500 | 11,500 |
| Interviews | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Naturalisation certificates | 500 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Listed-cost subtotal | 210,000 | 265,500 | 266,500 |
Assumptions: both spouses are adults; the two children are aged 10 and 14 and qualify as dependants; no enhanced due diligence or other case-specific charges apply. Calculations by Conatus Mobility using the published CBIU schedule.[1]
How a dependant’s age affects the cost
The published schedule charges US$4,000 for due diligence and US$1,000 for an interview for a dependant aged 16 or over. Replacing the 14-year-old in the example with a qualifying 17-year-old increases the listed subtotal by US$5,000, to US$271,500.[1]
A budget therefore needs dates of birth, not just a headcount. Age, study and financial dependency can also affect the evidence required. Each person’s documents should be checked against the official list.[3]
Payment stages and the written quotation
Applications must be submitted through an authorised agent. After submission and review, approval in principle is followed by payment of the contribution as instructed, before citizenship and passport procedures are completed. Due-diligence charges and the contribution fall due at different stages.[2]
The written quotation should identify the recipient, purpose, payment date and refund terms for each item. Enhanced checks, additional documents and other contingent costs should be shown separately rather than absorbed into an unexplained fixed total.
Common questions
Does US$200,000 cover the entire application?
No. It is the current contribution for one EDF applicant. Official application charges, professional fees and document costs are additional.[1]
Will two families of four pay the same amount?
Not necessarily. Dependants’ ages and any enhanced due-diligence requirements can affect the total.[1]
What is needed for an initial estimate?
The number of applicants, their ages and relationships, and the intended application date are the usual starting points. Documents and fees can then be assessed for the case.
Sources and verification
This article draws on the official sources below, checked on 24 September 2026. Policies and fees may change; the requirements applicable at the time of an individual application should be confirmed.
Conatus Mobility provides consultation and coordination services and is not a government body. This is general information, not individual legal, tax or investment advice. Services are governed by written agreement; decisions remain with the relevant authorities.
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