Four world-class Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes, rigorously selected for regulatory strength, travel value, and long-term reputational standing. Each assessed continuously; each advised on only through government-authorised licensed agents.
The Caribbean is the most mature citizenship-by-investment market in the world. We work with four programmes, each with distinct characteristics, investor profiles, and strategic strengths.
We have deliberately limited our practice to four jurisdictions. Depth of relationships beats breadth of options when outcomes matter.
The Caribbean citizenship-by-investment market comprises five active programmes, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Lucia. After careful consideration of regulatory stability, international standing, due diligence quality, and long-term client outcomes, we have elected to advise on four of these.
Each programme we cover is assessed continuously against several criteria: strength of the government's Citizenship Investment Unit, the calibre and licensing rigour of authorised agents, the passport's practical visa-free reach for our typical clients, the robustness of due diligence procedures (from the applicant's protection as much as the government's), and the programme's track record of stability across electoral cycles.
The right programme depends heavily on the family's circumstances, their existing travel profile, their commercial interests, their tax residency, and what they intend second citizenship to accomplish. For some families, Grenada's E-2 Treaty access makes the case on its own. For others, Dominica's speed and efficiency, or St. Kitts & Nevis's reputational strength are the deciding factor. And St. Lucia's capital-return bond is uniquely attractive to those who view the investment as parked rather than spent.
The comparison below is a starting framework. The right recommendation always comes after a confidential consultation.
Select a programme to review the full jurisdiction brief, minimum investment routes, visa-free travel access, and indicative timelines.
Clients seeking the most accessible entry point with strong, established global travel access and rapid processing.
Clients who value prestige and the most internationally recognised & respected Caribbean passport in circulation.
Capital-conscious clients, the zero-interest government bond route returns the full investment after five years.
Grenadian citizens may apply for a US E-2 Investor Visa, the only Caribbean CBI passport offering a direct US residency pathway.
A side-by-side overview of the key differentiators across all four programmes to help identify the right fit for your profile and objectives.
| Feature | Dominica | St. Kitts & Nevis | St. Lucia | Grenada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum donation | $100,000 | $250,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Real estate route | $200,000+ | $400,000+ | $300,000+ | $270,000+ |
| Programme established | 1993 | 1984 | 2015 | 2013 |
| Visa-free countries | 140+ | 150+ | 145+ | 140+ |
| Schengen Area | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| China access | No | No | No | Yes |
| US E-2 Treaty | No | No | No | Unique |
| Capital-return route | No | No | Bonds | No |
| Residency requirement | None | None | None | None |
| Processing time | 2–3 months | 3–5 months | 3–5 months | 4–6 months |
| Due diligence strength | Strong | Strongest | Strong | Strong |
| Best suited for | Value & speed | Prestige & travel | Capital preservation | US access pathway |
| All investments are subject to government approval and prevailing programme terms. Figures shown are indicative minimums. Fees exclude government due diligence and agent costs. | ||||