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Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship

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Antigua & Barbuda’s citizenship-by-investment program was established in 2012. The country recognizes dual citizenship and provides applicants with a powerful second passport. Antiguan citizens are entitled to a number of benefits including visa-free travel to 150 countries, and amazing opportunities to establish businesses in the Caribbean.

Introducing Antigua and Barbuda

Lying in the Eastern Caribbean's Leeward Islands, the English speaking two-island state of Antigua and Barbuda is a favoured tourist destination dubbed the 'Land of 365 Beaches'. These lush tropical islands are considered among the most beautiful places in the world, and tourism is the dominant source of income, generating about 60% of the islands' GDP.

Having gained independence from Britain in 1981, Antigua and Barbuda has developed a reputation for judicial and governmental stability. Antigua operates an attractive personal tax regime with no capital gains or inheritance taxes, and no tax on foreign-sourced income, relying instead on corporation and sales tax.

Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship Benefits
  • Visa-free travel to 150 countries
  • No tax on global income
  • No tax on wealth & inheritance
  • No capital gains tax
  • Retain your current citizenships
  • No need to notify home authorities
  • Five days residency over five years
  • Packages for spouses & dependents
  • Capital City: St John's
  • Visa free countries: 150
  • Total area: 440 km²
  • Nearest country: Puerto Rico (500km)
  • Languages: English
  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar
  • Population: 100,963 (2016)
  • Time zone: Eastern Caribbean (UTC-04:00)

Antigua Citizenship-by-investment requirements

Applicants must fulfil ONE of the following options:

Donation

Donate at least US$100,000 to the National Development Fund or an approved charity.

Real estate

  • Invest at least US$400,000 into an approved real estate project, held for a minimum of 5 years, plus due diligence and government processing fees.
  • Two or more applicants who have executed a binding sale and purchase agreement may apply jointly for citizenship by investment provided that each applicant contributes to the minimum investment of US$400,000.

Business

  • Invest US$1.5 million or more into an eligible business.
  • Two persons make a joint investment in an approved business totalling at least US$5,000,000, and each of those persons individually propose to contribute at least US$400,000.

Applicants must:

  • Be of outstanding character.
  • Hold no criminal record.
  • Have excellent health.

    • Successful applicants must be present in Antigua & Barbuda for at least five days within the first five years of obtaining citizenship.

Antigua Citizenship Application Process

Months 1-2

  • Initial due diligence.
  • Sign client agreement, complete government forms and provide supporting documentation.
  • If purchasing real estate, sign an agreement with the developer.

Month 4

  • Government process application and complete due diligence.
  • On approval, government fees are paid and necessary contributions made.
  • Passports are issued.

Month 3

  • Application documents reviewed and amended.

Dominica Citizenship

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The Caribbean island of Dominica offers excellent citizenship opportunities for wealthy foreign nationals who are willing to invest in the nation. Established in 1993, the Dominica Economic Citizenship Program offers individuals dual citizenship and a second passport that allows holders to travel visa-free to 119 countries.

Introducing Dominica

Dominica is an island of remarkably unspoilt beauty, where lush, green forests roll across hills that stretch from shore to shore. English is the nation's official language, but French is also spoken widely.

Dominica's Citizenship-by-Investment Program has straightforward requirements and offers many advantages. A $100,000 donation, or a $200,000 property purchase on the island, establishes Dominican citizenship for the whole family, including children and parents. Naturally background checks are undertaken, but they are completed quickly and a decision is usually made within eight weeks of your application.

Dominica Citizenship Benefits
  • Visa-free travel to over 119 countries
  • UK, Singapore, Schengen Area and more
  • Dual citizenship allowed
  • No physical stay required
  • Confidential application process
  • No personal income tax
  • Corporate tax incentives
  • No repatriation of profits restrictions
  • Generous tax relief benefits
  • Duty free trading in Caribbean
  • Capital City: Roseau
  • Visa free countries: 119
  • Total area: 750 km²
  • Nearest country: Martinique (94km)
  • Languages: English(official), French , Dominicia and Antillean Creole
  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar
  • Population: 73900 (2017)
  • Time zone: Eastern Caribean (UTC-04:00)
Route to Dominica Citizenship

Applicants must fulfil ONE of the following two options:

Contribution

Make a non-refundable contribution to the Government Fund, as follows:

  • Single Applicant: US$100,000 .
  • Applicant + spouse: US$175,000.
  • Applicant + up to three qualifying dependants: US$200,000.
  • Each additional dependent, other than a spouse: US$25,000
Property Investment

Purchase property valued at a minimum of US$200,000 in a government-approved real estate development plus government fees. The purchaser must use an authorised agent and the investment must be maintained for a minimum of three years.

Considerations

Applicants must:

  • Be of outstanding character.
  • Hold no criminal record.
  • Have excellent health.
Dominca Citizenship Application Process
Months 1-2
  • Initial due diligence.
  • Sign client agreement, complete government forms and provide supporting documentation.
  • If purchasing real estate, sign an agreement with the developer.
Months 4
  • Government process application and complete due diligence.
  • On approval, government fees are paid and necessary contributions made.
  • Passports are issued.
Months 3
  • Application documents reviewed and amended.

Grenada Citizenship

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Second passports from Grenada offer a number of benefits including visa-free travel to 144 countries including the UK. It is one of only three countries in the Caribbean with access to the USA E-2 treaty investor visa, meaning anyone with significant business investments in Grenada has the opportunity to also reside in the USA.

Introducing Grenada

Grenada is a sovereign state consisting of seven islands in the south-eastern Caribbean. Situated off the north coast of Venezuela, it has a population of 107,000 and an area of 344 sq. km.

Lying outside the hurricane belt, it is a beautiful country of lush, tropical forests, stunning waterfalls and gorgeous sandy beaches. While it has much to offer residents, the Grenadian Citizenship-by-Investment Program doesn't require you to live in or visit the country to apply.

Grenada Citizenship Benefits
  • Visa-free travel to over 144 countries
  • China, UK, Singapore and more
  • Passport delivery in as little as 60 days
  • Generous tax regime
  • No personal income tax
  • No wealth or inheritance tax
  • Generous incentive packages
  • Corporate tax breaks
  • Full exemption from import duties
  • Opportunity to reside in the USA via E-2 treaty
  • Capital City: St. George's
  • Visa free countries: 144
  • Total area: 349 km²
  • Nearest country: Venezulea (160km)
  • Languages: English, Grendian Creole (English & French )
  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar
  • Population: 107,317 (2016)
  • Time zone: Eastern Caribean (UTC-04:00)
Route to Grenada Citizenship

Applicants must fulfil ONE of the following two options:

Government Contribution

A non-refundable US$150,000 donation to Grenada's National Transformation Fund (NTF).

Property Investment

Purchase a property from an approved government real estate project for at least US$200,000. The property must be retained for a minimum of three years.

Plus additional government processing and due diligence fees.

Considerations

Applicants must:

  • Be of outstanding character.
  • Hold no criminal record.
  • Have excellent health.
Grenada Citizenship Application Process
Months 1-2
  • Initial due diligence.
  • Sign client agreement, complete government forms and provide supporting documentation.
  • If purchasing real estate, sign an agreement with the developer.
Months 4
  • Government process application and complete due diligence.
  • On approval, government fees are paid and necessary contributions made.
  • Passports are issued.
Months 3
  • Application documents reviewed and amended.

St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship

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St Kitts & Nevis' passport and citizenship by investment program is the oldest in the world. Since 1984, foreign investors, along with their immediate family members, have been able to gain citizenship and a second passport by contributing a minimum of $150,000 into the country's Sustainable Growth Fund or purchasing real estate.

Introducing St Kitts & Nevis

The beautiful, verdant two-island state of St Kitts and Nevis is located in the eastern Caribbean, to the west of Antigua and the south of Anguilla. Formerly a British colony, St Kitts and Nevis gained its independence in 1983 but has chosen to maintain links with its colonial past by keeping Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.

Tourism is the nation's economic mainstay, attracting more than 600,000 visitors every year. The government offers an accelerated application process which reduces the processing period to 60 days or less, making St Kitts the fastest program in the Caribbean.

St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Benefits
  • Fastest Caribbean application process
  • Visa-free travel to 151 countries
  • UK, Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong & more
  • Minimal processing fees
  • No physical residency requirement
  • No personal income tax
  • No business experience required
  • No minimum language requirement
  • No mandatory interviews
  • Tax relief benefits & export allowance
  • Capital City: Basseterre
  • Visa free countries: 151
  • Total area: 261 km²
  • Nearest country: Antigua (100km)
  • Languages: English
  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar
  • Population: 54,821 (2016)
  • Time zone: Eastern Caribean (UTC-04:00)
Route to St Kitts citizenship

Applicants must fulfil ONE of the following two options:

Make a donation

Applicants can donate to the Sustainable Growth Fund, with the following thresholds:

  • Single applicant: US$150,000.
  • Family of four members: US$195,000.
  • Additional dependants: US$10,000 per person.
Purchase a Property

Purchase a property from a government real estate project for at least:

  • US$200,000 (with a minimum holding period of seven years) for a minimum of two applicants.
  • US$400,000 (with a minimum holding period of five years) for one applicant.

    • Additional Government processing fees are:

  • US$35,047 for the main applicant.
  • US$20,047 for a spouse.
  • US$10,047 per qualified dependent.

There are closing costs as well which vary depending on the development.

Considerations

For both the contribution and property options, additional due diligence fees apply:

  • US$7,500 for the main applicant.
  • US$4,000 per dependent over the age of 16.

    • Applicants must:

  • Be of outstanding character.
  • Hold no criminal record.
  • Have excellent health.

A fast track option is available for an additional fee.

St Kitts Citizenship Application Process
Months 1-2
  • Initial due diligence.
  • Sign client agreement, complete government forms and provide supporting documentation.
  • If purchasing real estate, sign an agreement with the developer.
Months 4
  • Government process application and complete due diligence.
  • On approval, government fees are paid and necessary contributions made.
  • Passports are issued.
Months 3
  • Application documents reviewed and amended.

St Lucia Citizenship

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St Lucia is one of the newest countries in the Caribbean to offer a citizenship-by-investment program, making it one of the best destinations for foreign investors who want a second passport. Only 500 applicants are approved per year, which has helped to retain the value and credibility of St Lucia's passport around the world.

Introducing St Lucia

St. Lucia is an island in the Lesser Antilles region of the Eastern Caribbean. It is one of the Windward Islands and more mountainous than most Caribbean Islands, with the highest point being Mount Gimie, at 950 meters above sea level.

An educated workforce and improvements in roads, communications, water supply, sewerage, and port facilities have attracted foreign investment in tourism and in petroleum storage and transshipment. St. Lucia has been able to attract foreign business and investment, especially in its offshore banking and tourism industries, which is Saint Lucia's main source of revenue.

St Lucia Citizenship Benefits
  • Visa-free travel to 146 countries
  • UK, Hong Kong and many more
  • Fast processing from 3 months
  • No interview or education required
  • No requirement to travel to St Lucia
  • No physical residency requirements
  • Mentally or physically challenged dependants included
  • Parents over 65 included
  • No tax on worldwide income
  • Capital City: Casteries
  • Visa free countries: 146
  • Total area: 617 km²
  • Nearest country: Martinique (81.5km)
  • Languages: English & Creole French
  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar
  • Population: 179, 232 (2017)
  • Time zone: Eastern Caribean (UTC-04:00)
Route to St Lucia Citizenship

Applicants must fulfil ONE of the following:

Government Contribution

Make a non-refundable contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF), as follows:

  • Single applicant: US $100,000.
  • Main applicant and spouse: US$165,000
  • Main applicant, spouse and up to two other qualifying dependents: US$190,000
  • Each additional qualifying dependent of any age: US$25,000
Investment

Invest in one of the following options:

  • An approved real estate development with a minimum value of US$300,000, which must be held for a minimum period of five years.
  • An investment in an approved Enterprise Project (as set out in the regulations) with a minimum investment of US$3.5 million plus the creation of no less than three permanent jobs, or a joint investment of US$6 million (each applicant contributing a minimum of US$1 million) plus the creation of no less than six permanent jobs.

    • Government administration fees apply to these investment options:

  • Main applicant US$50,000.
  • Spouse US$35,000.
  • Dependent under 18 years US$25,000.
  • Dependent 18 years and older US$35,000.

There are closing costs as well which vary depending on the development.

Fees

Due diligence fees:

  • US$7,500 for the main applicant.
  • US$5,000 for each qualifying dependent over 16.

    • Government processing fees:

  • US$2,000 for the main applicant.
  • US$1,000 for each qualifying dependent.
Considerations

The main applicant and any dependents must have a clean personal background with no criminal record and not be under any criminal investigation (other than in respect of a minor offence).

A person that is deemed a potential security risk or who is or has been involved in any activity that is likely to bring disrepute to St. Lucia shall not be approved for citizenship.

St Lucia Citizenship Application Process
Months 1-2
  • Initial due diligence.
  • Sign client agreement, complete government forms and provide supporting documentation.
  • If purchasing real estate, sign an agreement with the developer.
Months 4
  • Government process application and complete due diligence.
  • On approval, government fees are paid and necessary contributions made.
  • Passports are issued.
Months 3
  • Application documents reviewed and amended.