Caribbean Citizenship

The Caribbean islands offer very favorable citizenship-by-investment programs that attract entrepreneurs, investors, business people, and families from all over the world to benefit from the advantages. The main benefits include visa-free access to many countries around the world and the enjoyment of the idyllic landscapes and island life. The programs are generally well-structured and take no more than 8 months to complete. Applicants are accompanied by officially approved and licensed agents who guide them through the process. It is noteworthy that most programs are entirely remote and conducted in English.

So, if you have no criminal record and can invest sufficient funds, the programs are open to you.

St. Lucia

St. Lucia is one of the largest Caribbean islands and attracts people from all over the world, mainly due to its tourist conditions. The island enjoys a competitive citizenship-by-investment program that brings new citizenship applications each year, along with its rich culture, fascinating cuisine, friendly residents, and many dreamy landscapes.

With the St. Lucia passport, you can travel visa-free to 146 countries.

The process takes up to 6 months. You must have no criminal record and be older than 18 years old. Before the process is initiated, you must choose one of the approved forms of investment, including:

1. A non-refundable donation to the National Economic Fund with a minimum investment starting from $100,000
2. A minimum investment in real estate from an approved developer of at least $200,000
3. An investment of at least $300,000 in the National Action Bond (NAB) as a government bond
4. A minimum investment in an approved business project of at least $3,500,000

The program allows the application for the family of the main applicant: children under 30 years old, spouses, parents, grandparents, and unmarried siblings under 18 years old. For a successful issuance of the passport, the main applicant and all members of their family must undergo the main part of the process, the so-called “Due Diligence.” As part of Due Diligence, the background of the applicant is thoroughly checked.

The applicant and their family are not required to visit the island during the process or stay on the island at any time. No interviews or language tests are required. The passport is valid for 5 years and allows visa-free entry to 146 countries, including all EU countries. St. Lucia also recognizes dual citizenship.

Antigua und Barbuda

Another very attractive Caribbean citizenship-by-investment program is offered by Antigua and Barbuda. Very beautiful Caribbean islands, which attract people from all over the world with their desirable real estate. The citizenship program introduced in 2013 has been actively promoted internationally by the government. Nowadays, it is one of the most popular citizenship-by-investment programs in the world. The passport allows visa-free entry to 156 countries.

The process takes up to 6 months. You must have no criminal record and be older than 18 years old. You also have the option for your family members (children under 25 years old, spouses, and parents) to apply for citizenship under the investment program as dependent applicants.

To initiate the process, you must first make an investment. Antigua and Barbuda offer the following forms of investments:

1. A non-refundable donation to the National Development Fund of the government (NDF) with a minimum investment starting from $100,000
2. Real estate investments with a minimum investment starting from $200,000
3. A non-refundable donation to the University of the West Indies Fund (UWI) with a minimum investment starting from $150,000
4. Investment in the establishment of a business amounting to $1,500,000

Please note that the program requires visiting the island for at least 5 days within 5 years after the passport is issued. It is noteworthy that no language skills need to be proven and no interview is required.

However, you must undergo the so-called “Due Diligence,” which is the most important part of the process. The issuance of the passport is almost guaranteed after successful “Due Diligence.” The passport is valid for 5 years and opens borders to 156 countries without a visa, including China.

The minimum investment threshold will be increased to $200,000 starting June 30, 2024.

St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship-by-investment program is a very attractive and beneficial program among the Caribbean islands. This is not only due to the favorable conditions of the program but also the number of opportunities that await people there. St. Kitts and Nevis have a beautiful culture, delicious cuisine, friendly residents, and many dreamy landscapes with great real estate.

The country offers two main investment paths. Applicants can obtain citizenship through donations or investments in government-approved real estate projects.

1. The donation requires a minimum of $250,000 to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
2. A minimum real estate investment starts from $400,000

You can apply for yourself and your family. Approved family members include: spouses, children, and parents over 65 years old. Each applicant must independently undergo the so-called “Due Diligence” with a positive result. Otherwise, neither a minimum stay nor a language test is required for the program.

The process takes up to 7 months. With the issuance of the passport, you receive the status of a full citizen, which among other things means visa-free entry to 156 countries, including EU countries. The passport is valid for 10 years.

The minimum investment threshold will be increased to $200,000 starting June 30, 2024.

Grenada

Among the attractive programs for citizenship by investment on the Caribbean islands is Grenada. The program was introduced in 2013 and was immediately successful. Investors from all over the world are attracted by the beautiful landscapes, friendly residents, and wonderful tourist attractions. Additionally, holders of a Grenadian passport can travel visa-free to 145 countries such as China, the United Kingdom, and the European Schengen Area, as well as other important business and lifestyle destinations.

The program offers two main investment paths to obtain citizenship and a passport. They include:

1. Donation option for the National Transformation Fund: a non-refundable minimum contribution to the NTF of $150,000
2. Purchase of a government-approved real estate project worth at least $220,000 and a non-refundable minimum contribution of $50,000

You must have no criminal record and be older than 18 years old. The program allows the application for the family of the main applicant: children under 30 years old, spouses, unmarried siblings under 18 years old, parents, and grandparents. Grenada allows dual citizenship, and neither a minimum stay nor a language test is required for the program.

Each applicant must independently undergo the so-called “Due Diligence” with a positive result. As part of Due Diligence, the background of the applicant is thoroughly checked.

The entire process takes up to 6 months. The passport is valid for 5 years. With the Grenadian passport, you can enter 145 countries without a visa.

The minimum investment threshold will be increased to $200,000 starting June 30, 2024.