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In a decisive move reflecting global compliance priorities, the Government of Dominica has temporarily suspended applications from Iranian nationals under its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, marking a significant policy development within one of the Caribbean’s most established CBI programs.
The decision comes amid growing global scrutiny over investment migration pathways and reinforces Dominica’s commitment to transparency, security, and alignment with international standards.
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The Suspension Decision
Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) issued an official memorandum on March 23, 2026, announcing the suspension of processing all applications from Iranian nationals effective March 24, 2026.
This decision reverses a brief period of openness that began in May 2022, when restrictions were lifted, only to introduce mandatory interviews and enhanced due diligence fees in July 2023 before escalating to this targeted suspension amid heightened international scrutiny on program integrity.
Eligibility Criteria for Iranian Applicants
Iranian nationals can still proceed only if they satisfy all three conditions simultaneously:
- They have not resided in Iran for at least ten (10) years.
- They hold no substantial assets in Iran.
- They have not conducted any business or similar activity, in whole or in part, in or with Iran.
These verifiable benchmarks require detailed documentation during due diligence, signaling Dominica’s alignment with global AML standards and pressure from bodies such as the EU and the US, while preserving pathways for long-term expatriates who are fully detached from Iranian economic or residency links.
Lastly,
Dominica’s suspension of CBI applications from Iranian nationals underscores a pivotal shift toward ironclad global compliance in the Caribbean investment migration landscape, balancing opportunity with security for a more sustainable future.
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