A Dominica citizenship by investment documents checklist should do more than name the certificates you need. It should show which applicant each document belongs to, which country must issue it, how it must be authenticated and when it needs to be ready for submission.
Start with the official requirements and a family-specific checklist from your Authorised Agent. Organising the file early can reduce repeated work, especially when civil records, police certificates and translations must be obtained in different countries.
What documents are required for Dominica citizenship?
The CBIU's required-documents page covers identity, civil status, police records, medical documentation, financial evidence and official forms. The following table is a preparation framework; it does not replace the checklist for your application.
| Document group | Examples to organise | Question to resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Identity and civil status | Passports, birth records and applicable marriage, divorce or name-change records | Do names and personal details agree across the file? |
| Residence and background | Address evidence, residence history and required police certificates | Which countries must issue documents? |
| Family and dependency | Relationship, custody, education and support evidence where applicable | What is required for each included relative? |
| Financial evidence | Employment or business records, bank statements and source-of-funds evidence | Does the evidence explain the investment money? |
| Forms and medical records | Naturalisation and disclosure forms, verification forms and medical documentation | Who must complete, witness and sign each item? |
Keep a separate folder for each person and a shared index. Mark documents as requested, received, translated, authenticated or ready, rather than treating a scanned copy as a finished item.
Which countries must provide police certificates?
The CBIU's published document checklist calls for police records for applicants aged 16 and over from the country of birth, citizenship and residence, where different, and countries where they have resided for more than six months during the previous ten years. For children aged 12 to 15, it specifies a sworn parental affidavit confirming no criminal record.
A certificate from your current country may not be enough. Prepare a residence timeline with dates and share it before ordering certificates. Studying or working abroad may be relevant even if that country is no longer part of your everyday life.
If a required certificate is difficult to obtain, raise the issue with the Authorised Agent. Explain the circumstances and retain correspondence with the issuing authority. Do not assume that a personal explanation automatically replaces an official record.
Certified copies, translations and apostilles are different
The 2024 Citizenship by Investment Regulations define a certified copy as a photocopy certified by a notary as a true copy, subject to the regulation's provisions. They require English-language forms and authenticated translations for documents in another language. Translations of birth, marriage and police certificates and passport biodata pages have specific certification requirements involving the relevant government authority, embassy or consulate of the originating country.
A translation does not replace document authentication. Under the 1961 Apostille Convention, an apostille authenticates the relevant signature, capacity and seal or stamp. It is not a confirmation that the document's contents are accurate.
Ask which certification and legalisation route applies to each document and issuing country. Confirm the sequence before paying for translations or sending originals away. A notarial stamp on one part of the file should not be assumed to satisfy every requirement.
Plan around document validity periods
The CBIU's March 2025 application guide identifies a three-month validity period for police records and specified medical results. The published checklist also gives a three-month validity period for the D3 medical questionnaire and certificate.
Build the collection schedule backwards from the intended submission date. Begin with records that may take longer to retrieve, then coordinate time-sensitive certificates and medical documentation. Leave room for translation, authentication and delivery.
Track the issue date and submission deadline separately. A document can be genuine yet too old for the application. If preparation is delayed, ask which items must be refreshed rather than assuming every document expires together or remains usable indefinitely.
Prepare a separate evidence trail for each dependant
Family members need their own identity and relationship evidence. Where dependency is part of eligibility, supporting records must establish it; a birth certificate alone does not answer every dependency question.
The regulations require a sworn support affidavit for adult dependants other than the spouse. They also address signatures for children: both parents normally sign, while sole custody or legal guardianship must be supported by the appropriate legal documents. Legal authority must also be demonstrated where someone signs for an adult dependant who lacks capacity.
Check names, dates of birth and relationships across the family file before certification. For adopted children, guardianship arrangements or earlier marriages, identify the relevant records early. Document requirements should follow the actual family circumstances.
Match forms and financial evidence to the chosen route
The 2025 guide distinguishes Form 12 for naturalisation, D1 for disclosure, D2 for fingerprint and photograph verification and D3 for medical information. It identifies D2 as required for applicants aged 16 and older and completed before the appropriate fingerprinting officer.
D4 is the main applicant's agreement for the Economic Diversification Fund option; the real estate route instead requires the relevant sale and purchase agreement. Confirm the current form versions with the Authorised Agent before arranging appointments.
Financial preparation includes the requested banking history, employment or business evidence and source-of-funds documentation. Build a clear record connecting the lawful origin of the money to the proposed investment. Our Dominica citizenship by investment page provides the wider programme context.
Resolve inconsistencies before the final review
Review spelling, transliteration, previous names, addresses and dates across forms and certificates. If two records differ, explain why and obtain appropriate supporting evidence. Do not alter an official document to make it match another one.
Check that scans are readable, all required passport pages are included and certifications relate to the right document. Keep translations with their source records so reviewers can follow the connection.
For signatures, distinguish the applicant, parent or legal representative from the professional witnessing or certifying the form. Unsigned pages, missing attachments and incomplete answers can leave an otherwise organised file unfinished.
Complete the checklist with an Authorised Agent
Applications must be submitted through an Authorised Agent; the CBIU does not accept direct applicant submissions. Its application process guidance explains the agent's role in collecting documents, submitting the file and handling queries.
Before submission, confirm that each requested item is present, appropriately certified and within its applicable validity period. A complete checklist supports the review process but does not guarantee approval.
Capitals28 can help you organise the questions and document planning within your wider citizenship planning, with programme submission handled through the required authorised channel.
