- Overview
Five Eastern Caribbean nations grant citizenship in exchange for approved real estate investment. These programs, widely reported by BBC and others, are designed to attract high-net-worth investors by offering powerful travel privileges and tax advantages.
- Eligible Countries & Investment Requirements
Country Minimum Real Estate Investment (USD) Processing Time Visa-Free Access & Perks
Dominica $200,000 ~3–6 months Visa-free to ~140 countries; low taxes
Grenada $270,000 (joint) / $350,000 (sole) ~4–6 months Visa-free to ~140+ countries; eligible for U.S. E-2 visa
St. Kitts & Nevis $325,000 (shares) / $600,000 private ~4–6 months (often) Visa-free to ~150+ countries; stable CBI provider
Antigua & Barbuda $300,000 ~3–4 months Visa-free to ~150+ countries
St. Lucia $300,000 ~3–6 months Visa-free to ~140+ countries; flexible investment paths
- Key Highlights & Additional Advantages
Dominica offers the most affordable route, with no physical residency required and strong visa-free access. Citizenship also extends to family members.
Grenada stands out for offering eligibility for the U.S. E-2 investor visa—an attractive benefit for many.
St. Kitts & Nevis operates the oldest, most recognized CBI program (since 1984), with investment thresholds recently lowered to increase accessibility.
Antigua & Barbuda is particularly appealing for families due to its accessible thresholds and suitable infrastructure.
St. Lucia offers multiple investment options—real estate, bonds, or donations—with one of the lowest overall costs and fast processing times.
- Real-World Example
At the Four Seasons Nevis Resort, investing in luxury residences (starting around $1.43 million) qualifies buyers for the St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment program. These come with lavish amenities, dual citizenship, visa-free travel to 157 countries, and lifetime tax advantages.
- Summary
The five Caribbean nations offering property-based citizenship are:
Dominica
Grenada
St. Kitts & Nevis
Antigua & Barbuda
St. Lucia
Investment thresholds start at around $200,000, with processing times ranging from 3 to 6 months.
Benefits include broad visa-free access, no residency requirement, low tax regimes, and the ability to pass citizenship to dependents.