Caribbean Citizenship: Security. Opportunity. Peace of mind.

Caribbean immigration by investment programs for investors and their families.

Several countries in the Caribbean have published programs that allow the acquisition of citizenship on the basis of an investment and/or a direct contribution (donation of funds) to further the countries' economic development.

If you seek European residency or citizenship (the EU passport), please visit our website at www.Malta-Citizenship.info.

International business executives, investors, and important persons who are active worldwide consider an alternative citizenship and passport a powerful tool for international tax planning and a safety net should the living conditions at home become unbearable.

Full citizenship and passports are issued to the applicant and his/her family.

Applicants may select from several options to meet the citizenship by investment criteria, including real estate. Given good air links to Europe and North America the most popular investment options include residential real estate such as a vacation home for personal use, or commercial real estate in the form of a rental property for income generation purposes.

A better quality of life for the family

The Caribbean is a safe destination that enjoys a low cost of living index. The islands have long been a vacation spot for Americans and Europeans, especially high net worth individuals, who flock to the islands for their sunny and warm climate year-round.

Caribbean Citizenship by Investment

Program Information

Several Caribbean countries have adopted programs which allow the acquisition of citizenship on the basis of an investment and/or a direct contribution to the state as a means of development of the country.

Countries offering the most popular citizenship by investment programs include Antigua & Barbuda, St. Kitts & Nevis, Grenada, Dominica, and St. Lucia. Investment options include residential or commercial real estate.

Because Antigua & Barbuda as well as St. Kitts & Nevis are member countries of the Commonwealth, citizens are entitled to certain privileges in the UK and other Commonwealth countries. A Caribbean passport allows visa-free travel to over 100 countries including Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the EU Schengen area countries.

Passport holders require a visa to enter the US as these countries are not a member of the Visa Waiver Program.

Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua & Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth state in the Eastern Caribbean. Following its independence from Britain in 1981, Antigua’s key industry is tourism and related service industries. The next largest employers are the financial services industry and the government.

With some 365 beaches of clean clear turquoise waters, the lush tropical island of Antigua is an inviting paradise and considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. As a result, tourism is the key driver of GDP and generates around 60% of the island’s income, with key target markets being the US, Canada and Europe.

Investors must choose one of the following three investment options (excluding processing fees):

    A) An investment of at least US$ 325,000 in an approved Antigua real estate project to be held for a minimum of five years, OR

    B) An investment of at least US$ 400,000 directly into an eligible business, OR

    C) A non-refundable contribution (donation) in the amount of at least US$ 230,000 to the country's National Development Fund.

The principal applicant may include a spouse, dependent children and parents on the same application. Processing time in Antigua & Barbuda can be as fast as five to six months.

St. Kitts & Nevis

The Citizenship Program of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) was established in 1984 and is one of the longest established economic citizenship programs in existence. The program requires applicants to make an economic contribution to the country. In exchange, they and their families are granted full citizenship.

St. Kitts & Nevis is an independent English speaking country of two islands, offering a well-established political and legal system since the country is a member of British Commonwealth. Benefits include no personal income tax, a stable currency, a well-established financial infrastructure, corporate incentives, and an investor-friendly government.

To qualify for citizenship, the applicant must select one of three options (excluding processing fees):

    A) An investment of at least US$ 400,000 in one of the approved Saint Kitts real-estate developments in addition to paying government fees, other fees and taxes, OR

    B) A non-refundable contribution (donation) of only US$ 250,000 (for a single applicant) under the Sustainable Growth Fund program.


There are no language tests, no medical tests, and new citizens do not need to reside in the country. The processing time for St. Kitts & Nevis can be as short as 90 days, but depending on the option chosen might require up to ten months.

Grenada

Grenada gained independence from the British in 1974 and is a full member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM), as well as the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program commenced in August 2013 by virtue of Act No.15, 2013, also known as the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act.

Grenada Citizenship offers visa-free travel to over 100 countries, including the European Schengen Area. Eligible dependents include the spouse and children under the age of 25 years, as well as dependent parents above the age of 65.

Further, Grenada passport holders may apply for the E-2 visa of the United States. The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa especially for those who would like to visit the US anytime for business or live in the country. The visa is initially valid for 2 years, and may be renewed for a maximum of 5 years.

Grenada's citizenship by investment program provides for two options (excluding processing fees):  

   A) A non-refundable contribution (donation) to the National Transformation Fund of US$ 200,000 (single applicant), OR

   B) An investment in Government-approved projects, including real estate developments such as villas and resorts, in the minimum amount of US$ 270,000.

There is no physical stay requirement, and the application process can be as fast as 3 - 4 months.

DOMINICA

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program has been in existence since 1993 and is legally entrenched in the Dominican Constitution. The program requires an applicant to make an economic contribution to the country and, in exchange, the applicant and his or her family obtain full Dominican citizenship.

Applicants for citizenship must be at least 21 years of age, of good character, without criminal records and who are willing to make the required investment in Dominica.

Dominica's citizenship by investment program provides for two options (excluding processing fees):  

   A) Non-refundable contribution (donation) to the Economic Diversification Fund, US$ 200,000 (single applicant), OR

   B) An investment in Government-approved real estate of at least US$ 275,000.

There is no physical stay requirement, and the application process can be as fast as 3 - 4 months.

St. Lucia

The citizenship by investment program of St. Lucia for a single applicant starts at US$ 135,000 including all fees and all investments (higher for families).

The investment options include (excluding processing fees):

    A) A non-refundable contribution (donation) to the National Economic Fund of US$ 200,000 (single applicant), OR

    B) An investment of at least US$ 300,000 into bonds, holding these bonds for at least 5 years, OR

    C) An investment of at least US$ 300,000 directly into an approved real estate development to be held for at least five years.

Applicants for citizenship must be at least 21 years of age, of good character, and without criminal records.

There is no physical stay requirement, and the application process can be as fast as 3 - 4 months.


If you prefer residency or citizenship in the European Union, the only remaining citizenship by investment program in the EU is Malta where applicants can qualify for Malta citizenship (the EU passport) from EUR 632,000 plus fees and property.

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