The Caribbean Citizenship Programs offer a compelling blend of affordability and attractiveness, featuring remarkably low minimum investment thresholds, starting at a mere $200,000, coupled with the allure of visa-free travel privileges and tax benefits. We have meticulously crafted a comparative table to facilitate your seamless exploration of the most suitable program tailored to your unique requirements.
Country | Antigua & Barbuda |
Grenada |
Dominica |
St. Lucia |
St. Kitts & Nevis |
Vanuatu |
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Visa-free countries | 153 | 137 | 143 | 148 | 157 | 92 |
Passport Ranking | 26 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 49 |
Passport obtaining Period |
3+ Months | 4+ Months | 3+ Months | 3+ Months | 3+ Months | 2+ Months |
Fund contributions | $230,000 | $235,000 | $200,000 | $240,000 | $250,000 | $130,000 |
Limited Budget | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Visa-waiver agreements with China |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Accelerated processing | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Expedited issuance of passports |
No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Visa-free accesss | Antigua & Barbuda |
Grenada | Dominica | St Lucia | St Kitts & Nevis |
Vanuatu |
E-2 business visa for USA | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Visits or residence in the country |
5 days in the first 5 years |
No | No | No | No | No |
Visa-free access to UK |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Visa-free access to China |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Visa-free access to Hong Kong |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Visa-free accesss to the Schengen area |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Visa-free accesss to the Singapore |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Features | Antigua & Barbuda |
Grenada | Dominica | St Lucia | St Kitts & Nevis |
Vanuatu |
Transfer by inheritance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Validity period of documents |
First passport for 5 years; subsequent 10 years |
10 years | 10 years | 5 years | 10 years | 10 years |
Taxes | No taxes on Global income, capital gains wealth & inheritance |
No taxes on Global income, capital gains wealth & inheritance |
No taxes on Global income, capital gains wealth & inheritance |
No tax on income, wealth or inheritance |
No taxes on Global income, capital gains wealth & inheritance |
No taxes on Global income, capital gains wealth & inheritance |
Dual Citizenship | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Free Trade within Caricom region |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA |
Free Movement within OECS |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA |
Dependent Eligibility |
Antigua-Barbuda | Grenada | Dominica | St Lucia | St Kitts & Nevis | Vanuatu |
Spouse | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Children | Yes under 30 |
Yes under 30 |
Yes under 30 |
Yes under 30 |
Yes under 25 |
Yes under 25 |
Parents | Yes over 55 |
Yes | yes over 65 |
Yes over 55 |
Yes over 65 |
Yes over 50 |
Grandparents | Yes over 55 |
Yes | Yes over 65 |
Yes | No | Yes over 50 |
Siblings | Yes | Yes over 18 |
No | Yes under 18 |
No | No |
Country Information |
Antigua-Barbuda | Grenada | Dominica | St Lucia | St Kitts & Nevis | Vanuatu |
Population | 95,900 | 113,000 | 74,000 | 166,400 | 53,000 | 307,815 |
Languages | English, | English | English, French Creole |
English, French Creole |
English | Bislama, English, French |
Economy | Tourism-based | Tourism-based | Agriculture and tourism based |
Tourism-based | Driven by tourism, real estate, and financial market sectors |
Agriculture, tourism, offshore financial services |
Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar |
Eastern Caribbean dollar |
Eastern Caribbean dollar |
Eastern Caribbean dollar |
Eastern Caribbean dollar |
Vatu |
Let us embark on a detailed discussion, delving into the intricacies of citizenship by investment and a comprehensive exploration of the varied opportunities available to discerning investors. Our personalized one-on-one interactions reflect our unwavering commitment to reliability and dedication.
Eligibility requirements vary by programme. Investors are typically required to be at least 18 years of age, have a clean criminal record, legal source of funds and minimum of $100,000USD to invest.
Citizenship and Corporate services has an exemplary approval rate and takes all precautious to guarantee the success of an application, from preliminary screening, suggestions of alternatives based on client limitations and explanation of any risks involved. However, it is not possible for any firm or authorised agent to guarantee the success of an application as the final decision is that of the government and their individual investment unit.
The CBI government bodies recognise a spouse as an individual of opposite sex to the main applicant or principal investor; a couple must be married. Common law partners and same-sex couples are not yet recognised and may apply separately or be sponsored in a separate application in relevant jurisdictions.
Eligible dependents vary by programme but can include the children, spouse, parents, grandparents, and siblings of both the main applicant and spouse.
Each programme has different documentation requirements. Copies or originals of birth certificates, police records, photo ID, proof of address and reference letters are some documents that will be included in the application alongside mandatory government forms prepared by Citizenship and Corporate Services.
All Caribbean Citizenship by Investment territories recognise dual citizenship, and as such, have no requirement for the investor to renounce their citizenship by birth to obtain dual citizenship.
The due diligence process verifies the applicant’s document profile and evidence provided against regional and international databases. Citizenship by Investment Units work alongside dedicated due diligence firms to screen clients against sanctions lists, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism registers, and confirm the declared financial records and personal accounts.
CCS Caribbean L.L.C. operates as a cohesive, client-focused entity, united in purpose to cater to our clients' diverse needs. With a strategic presence across the Caribbean, Middle East, and a network of sales agents spanning the UK, China, UAE, and the Caribbean Islands, we offer our clients the collective wealth of our knowledge, experience, and global reach.
35 Windward Hills
St. Lucia
Address 35 Windward Hills, Cap Estate, Gros Islet, St. Lucia, W.I
Telephone +1-203-715-8922
Email info@ccscaribbean.com
Rue Pierre Lamy
Vanuatu
Address Rue Pierre Lamy, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Telephone +1-203-715-8922
Email info@ccscaribbean.com
Basseterre
St. Kitts & Nevis
Address Suite B7, Sands Complex, Basseterre, St.Kitts, W.I
Telephone +1-203-715-8922
Email info@ccscaribbean.com
Al Barsha
UAE
Address 307 Pinnacle Building, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE
Telephone +1-203-715-8922
Email info@ccscaribbean.com