Must demonstrate three requirements of Virginia domicile for one year prior to the term for which entitlement is sought. A "domiciliary resident" is one whose legal domicile is Virginia.Domicile is a technical term or legal concept often used to refer to eligibility for in-state tuition. It means more than just living in Virginia. "Domicile" means a person's primary home, the place where a person dwells and which he considers to be the center of his domestic, social, and civil life. Establishing domicile if they have been granted the status of lawful permanent residents. Such immigrants may be reviewed for domicile status. Eligibility for In-State Tuition Rates. Domicile Refers to the "present fixed home of an individual to which he or she returns following temporary absences.