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Caribbean Citizenship by Investment
Five government programs that grant a second passport in exchange for a contribution or an investment: St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and St Kitts and Nevis. No relocation, but a thorough background check.
Caribbean citizenship by investment is granted under government programs. The investment or contribution goes where the program rules say and is paid separately from our support. Investment options, minimum amounts and the family members you can include differ from country to country. All five have the same core: checks on the source of your funds and your reputation, no requirement to live in the country, and a final decision made by the government.
One important limit: since 2022 these programs have not accepted citizens of Russia and Belarus. For everyone else, the first thing we check is how your own country treats dual citizenship, since some countries do not allow it. We help you choose a program for your family and goals, gather the documents, prepare proof of source of funds and go through the procedure up to the passport. We do not give investment advice.
Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programs have not accepted citizens of Russia and Belarus since 2022. The investment is paid separately from our support.
Who it is for
- Entrepreneurs and investors who want a second passport without relocating
- Families: a spouse and children can usually be included, depending on the program
- Citizens of countries that allow dual citizenship
- People who can document the legal source of their funds
Requirements
- An investment or contribution under the rules of the chosen program, paid separately from our support
- Proof that your funds come from a legal source
- A clean reputation and no criminal record: every program runs strict checks
- Medical certificates and a full set of personal documents for each family member
- Citizens of Russia and Belarus are not eligible
- No requirement to live in the country to get the passport
What we do
- Check whether you qualify, taking your citizenship and place of residence into account
- Compare the programs by family coverage, timing and investment terms
- Prepare documents for the whole family: apostilles, translations and medical certificates
- Help you put together proof of source of funds
- File the application with the program's government unit and answer its requests
- Support you until you receive the citizenship certificate and passports
Key documents
- Passports and national ID documents
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Criminal record certificates
- Medical certificates
- Source of funds documents: income, asset sales, dividends
- Bank reference letters and statements
- Photos that meet program requirements
How it works
- Eligibility checkcitizenship, place of residence, family and source of funds
- Choosing a programwe compare the terms of the five countries for your goals
- Documentsapostilles, translations, medical certificates and proof of funds
- Filing and due diligenceapplication to the program's government unit and background checks
- Approval and investmentafter approval, the contribution or investment under the program rules
- Citizenshipcitizenship certificate and passports for the family
Timeline
Usually several months from filing to passports, depending on the program and the depth of the checks.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- Citizens of Russia and Belarus are not accepted by these programs
- An unclear source of funds is a common reason for refusal
- Program rules change: amounts, family coverage and interview requirements are revised
- If your country does not allow dual citizenship, you may lose your current citizenship when you acquire a second one
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is from $32,500. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
Which countries offer Caribbean citizenship by investment?
Five: St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and St Kitts and Nevis. Each has its own program, its own investment options and its own rules for families. The choice depends on who you include in the application and what you want to achieve.
Are there nationality restrictions?
Yes. Since 2022 the programs have not accepted citizens of Russia and Belarus. The restriction is tied to citizenship: the rules of St Kitts and Nevis and of Dominica name citizens of these countries, not people who live there. If you live in Russia or Belarus with another passport, we assess eligibility program by program.
Do I have to live in the country or travel there?
You do not have to live in the country to get the passport. Travel and interview requirements depend on the program and change from time to time; some programs, for example, interview applicants, including remotely. We check the current rules for your chosen country before filing.
What costs are there besides the investment?
The contribution or investment is paid under the program rules and goes where the program directs. Government fees, due diligence, translations, apostilles and medical certificates are paid separately too. We draw up a full list of costs for your family before filing.
How long does Caribbean citizenship take?
Usually several months from filing to passports. Timing depends on the program, the workload of the authorities, how deep the checks go and how quickly you answer document requests. Some time before filing also goes into gathering documents, apostilles and translations.
Will I keep my current citizenship?
Caribbean countries allow dual citizenship and do not require you to give up your current passport. But if your country does not recognize dual citizenship, you could lose your current one. We check this before any work starts, even before choosing a program.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
Let’s discuss your case
We will check whether the program fits your citizenship, income and family, and send an estimate with the full list of costs.
