Dominica aims to grow its population to 100,000 by 2040 through new citizenship, residency, returnee and global talent initiatives.
Dominica: Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience and Social Security, Dr. Irving McIntyre, has announced that the Government of Dominica has set a goal to increase the resident population in Dominica to 100,000 by the year 2040. To achieve this, the Government will launch a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme with a series of initiatives set to begin this year.
This vision was shared by the Minister on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as he presented the 2026/2027 National Budget in Parliament, who explained that the programme aims to increase the country’s population by strengthening ties with nationals living overseas.
Government will therefore establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme to address three related needs: rebuild the resident population, reduce the skills gap and create practical ways for the wider Dominican family to return, invest, serve and settle here, announced the Minister.
He went on to outline a few initiatives that the Government will implement starting this year.
Beginning January 1, 2027, individuals with at least one grandparent born in Dominica will be allowed to claim citizenship.
A Global Dominican Talent Register will be established to identify athletes, medical professionals, scientists, teachers, engineers, entrepreneurs, artists and other skilled people of Dominican ancestry who will represent the country.
Government will introduce a free two-year "Live in Dominica" residence visa for remote workers and retirees.
Government will create a Returning Dominican One-Stop Service to assist returning nationals with housing, business and school-related services to make returning home as easy as possible.
A fast-track Essential Skills and Entrepreneur Residence Permit will be offered for professionals in critical sectors and to entrepreneurs who establish a viable business or employ Dominicans.
The Government also plans to foster stronger ties between CBI citizens and the country by introducing additional incentives to encourage long-term residency and investment.
These measures provide practical routes through which Dominicans at home and abroad, returning families, skilled residents and responsible long-stay visitors can help rebuild communities and strengthen the country's economic base, shared Dr. McIntyre.
Government will also introduce a "broader package to policies” to support housing, business investment, and the development of new communities.