Citizenship of Caribbean Countries by Investment

The term "Caribbean passport" refers to citizenship from one of the Caribbean Basin countries—Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Dominica, Saint Lucia, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Wealthy foreigners in good health without criminal records can obtain this citizenship.

Citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis—starting from $250,000

The investment program in Saint Kitts and Nevis has been in place since 1984, with around 20,000 applicants receiving passports since then. The country ranks first in the 2023 investment citizenship programs among Caribbean nations.

Advantages: The Saint Kitts and Nevis passport allows visa-free travel worldwide. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to apply for a tourist visa to the USA for up to 10 years, enabling visits for leisure or medical purposes.

Saint Kitts and Nevis does not require residency in the country. Investors and their families can visit the islands for leisure at any time, and if necessary, relocate.

Besides the investor, family members can be included in the citizenship application:

• Spouse—without a criminal record;

• Children under 25;

• Parents of the couple over 65 years old.

Investment options for participation in the program:

1. Non-refundable contribution to the Federal Consolidated Fund—starting from $250,000.

2. Investments in social and infrastructure projects—starting from $250,000.

3. Purchase of government-approved real estate—starting from $400,000.

Investors and family members must also undergo a Due Diligence check. The cost for the main applicant is $10,000, while for other family members over 16, it’s $7,500.

Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda—starting from $230,000

The investment program in Antigua and Barbuda has been operational since 2013. From 2014 to 2022, 7,205 investors and their family members obtained citizenship.

Advantages: The Antigua and Barbuda passport allows visa-free access to 152 countries. Popular destinations include Schengen Area countries, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, where stays of up to 180 consecutive days are permitted.

With Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, investors can apply for a tourist visa to the USA for 10 years, allowing stays of up to 180 days per year for family vacations or business meetings.
The passport of Antigua and Barbuda can be obtained remotely. Investors need to visit the country for five days within the first five years after acquiring citizenship.

Family members can also be included in the citizenship application:

• Spouse—without a criminal record;

• Children under 30;

• Parents, grandparents of the investor and spouse over 55;

• Siblings of the couple, if they are unmarried and do not have children.

The applicant must meet one of the investment conditions:

1. Make a non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund—starting from $230,000.

2. Make a non-refundable contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund—starting from $260,000.

3. Purchase real estate—starting from $300,000.

4. Invest in a business—starting from $400,000.

The most advantageous option for large families of six or more is the contribution to the University of the West Indies Fund or another university approved by the minister. The investment amount is $260,000. The benefit of this option is that the government processing fee is included in the contribution amount.

Citizenship of Grenada—starting from $235,000

You can also acquire Caribbean citizenship in Grenada. Grenada launched its citizenship by investment program in 2013. From January 2017 to September 2023, the government approved over 11,000 applications. The program remains one of the most sought-after in the Caribbean.

Advantages: Grenadian citizens can travel visa-free to 148 countries. Investors can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days, in Schengen countries for up to 90 days, and in China for up to 30 days. With a Grenadian passport, they can apply for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa to the USA for 10 years.

Unlike other Caribbean passports, Grenada citizenship allows investors to obtain an E-2 business visa to the USA for five years, enabling them to live and conduct business in the country.

Investors don’t need to reside in Grenada before or after acquiring citizenship. The entire process is conducted remotely.

The Grenadian government allows family members to be included in the application:

• Spouse—without a criminal record;

• Children under 30;

• Parents of the investor and spouse;

• Siblings of the couple, if they are over 18, unmarried, and without children.

Investment options for participation in the program:

1. Non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund—starting from $235,000.

2. Investments in government-approved real estate projects—starting from $270,000.

Applicants can invest in the National Transformation Fund, which finances projects related to tourism, agriculture, and alternative energy in Grenada.

Citizenship of Saint Lucia—starting from $240,000

The investment citizenship program in Saint Lucia has been active since 2015. During this time, around 1,300 investors have obtained passports, with one-third being citizens of China.

Advantages: The Saint Lucian passport offers visa-free travel worldwide. With citizenship, investors can apply for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa to the USA for up to 10 years, allowing stays of up to 180 days within a year.
Applicants don’t need to visit Saint Lucia to obtain their passport—the process is conducted remotely.

The government of Saint Lucia allows family members to be included in the application:

• Spouse—without a criminal record;

• Children under 30;

• Parents of the investor and spouse over 55;

• Siblings of the main applicant under 18, who are unmarried—subject to parental or guardian consent.

The investor must meet one of the investment conditions:

1. Non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund—starting from $240,000.

2. Purchase of real estate—starting from $300,000.

3. Purchase of government zero-interest bonds—starting from $300,000.

4. Investments in infrastructure projects—starting from $250,000.

5. Investments in a business—starting from $1,000,000.

Applicants can make a non-refundable contribution to the Saint Lucia National Economic Fund, which supports the development of healthcare, education, tourism, culture, and alternative energy.

Citizenship of Dominica—starting from $200,000

Dominica has been granting citizenship through investment since 1993, with 5,307 investors receiving passports during this time.

Advantages: With a Dominica passport, investors can travel visa-free to 145 countries, including China, which allows stays of up to 30 days. Additionally, they can obtain a B-1/B-2 tourist visa to the USA for 10 years, permitting stays of up to 180 days per year.

Investors and family members can obtain a Dominica passport remotely without needing to visit the country.

The government allows family members to be included in the application:

• Spouse—without a criminal record;

• Children under 30;

• Parents, grandparents of the investor and spouse over 65.

Investment options for participation in the program starting from $200,000:

1. Non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund of Dominica.

2. Purchase of real estate.

Applicants can invest in the Economic Diversification Fund, which supports projects in both the public and private sectors of Dominica that require funding, such as building schools, renovating hospitals, and creating a national sports stadium.

As you can see, the conditions in the Caribbean countries offering citizenship-by-investment opportunities are similar, but each of them offers some unique advantages.