Comparing Caribbean Real Estate CBI Programs
Obtaining second citizenship through Citizenship by Investment programs (CBI) is becoming an increasingly popular trend among high-net-worth investors.
While there is a number of nations around the world offering Citizenship by Investment programs to become a citizen of their country, Caribbean nations like Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Dominica are currently setting the standard for these unique economic citizenship schemes. This is largely due to the fact that these CBI programs not only allow individuals to live, retire, or holiday in the serene and luxurious settings of the Caribbean, but they provide investors with financial and lifestyle benefits to citizens few other nations can offer.
Whether you are looking to start a new business, diversify your investment portfolio or obtain financial security through efficient taxation, the Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs provide you with some of the best financial perks in the world. They can also provide the opportunity for citizenship access for your spouse, children, and parents to become citizens, and open up work and educational opportunities for your family. Caribbean CBI programs are also highly discrete and among the easiest programs for obtaining dual citizenship.
That being said, it may seem like all Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs are all the same with benefits for their citizens. Although many do offer similar benefits, there are notable differences between the programs each country offers that you should be aware of before making your investment and joining the nation as citizens.
To help you understand the differences and choose the best Citizenship by Investment program in the Caribbean for your unique needs, Range Developments is here. Our comparison guide of the CBI real estate programs in the Caribbean lays out the key features and benefits of each option in order to help you make a more informed decision.
Grenada Citizenship by Investment
Grenada currently offers one of the best combinations of business and family-oriented Citizenship by Investment programs in the Caribbean.
The minimum required real estate investment falls in the mid-range compared to other Caribbean CBI programs with $220,000 USD needed for investment ventures.
The Grenada Citizenship by Investment program is also excellent for investors with families as Grenada allows investors to include family members such as spouses, children, parents, and dependent grandparents and siblings on their citizenship applications. As citizens your spouse will have the ability to gain employment in Grenada, and your children will have access to Grenada’s excellent education, including the United States’ best offshore university, St. George’s University.
Key Features
- Efficient taxation
- Mid-Range Investment: USD220,000 min
- Family eligibility
Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Dominica’s CBI programs with a minimum real estate investment of only $220,000 USD required. It also features the lowest application and processing fees of all programs as well.
Like Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment program, full families are eligible to apply for citizenship including spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Key Features
- No global income, inheritance, wealth, or capital gains tax
- Investment option: $220,000 USD
- Minimal application fees
St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment
St. Kitts & Nevis boasts the longest standing and one of the most valued CBI programs in the Caribbean. Founded in 1983, it has been the standard benchmark for all other Caribbean nations starting CBI programs.
One of the main perks of the St. Kitts & Nevis CBI programs is that investors and an unlimited number of dependents can receive citizenship for life. Citizenship can also be passed down through generations, which makes the St. Kitts programs ideal for families.
Furthermore, if you are seeking the most expeditious option to citizenship in the Caribbean, St. Kitts & Nevis is also your best option as the nation offers a fast track application process for an additional fee. This means that your application can be processed in as short as 45 days, or half the time of other CBI programs.
Key Features
- Citizenship for life for investor and dependents
- Fast Track Application option
- Longest active CBI programs
Range Can Help You Find the Economic Citizenship CBI Program That is Right For You
Range Developments have been leaders in the field of Caribbean Citizenship by Investment real estate development programs for over a decade. We work in close collaboration with the governments of Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Dominica to create financially sound, economic development opportunities that benefit investors and communities alike.
Our partnerships with some of the finest, award-winning hotel chains like Six Senses, Park Hyatt, InterContinental have allowed us to build beautiful, luxurious, and environmentally sustainable resorts throughout the Caribbean. Our hotels have won multiple awards and we are the only CBI developer who have completed two, 5-Star luxury resorts in the Caribbean, with two more currently under construction.
The InterContinental Grenada Resort
Recipient of awards and rave reviews from 8 major publications.
Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada
Recipient of awards and rave reviews from 8 major publications.
InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa
The InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa, is a hideaway resort ranked one of the best in its class in the Caribbean.
Park Hyatt St. Kitts
A world-renowned 5 star resort located on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts & Nevis.
We have the experience, expertise, and connections to make the CBI process simple and easy for you. Based on your unique goals and objectives, we can help you find the right CBI program for you, your family, and your financial investment.
If you have any questions about our CBI programmes, or would like to begin your journey to Caribbean citizenship, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Comparisons: Investment Required1
| Grenada | Dominica | St. Kitts & Nevis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Joint Real Estate Investment | $220,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Minimum Joint Holding Period | 5 Years | 3 Years | 7 Years |
Comparisons: Eligible Family Members
| Grenada | Dominica | St. Kitts & Nevis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse | |||
| Children3 | |||
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| Grandparents3 |
Comparisons: Global Mobility
| Grenada | Dominica | St. Kitts & Nevis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa on Arrival / Visa Free Travel Countries | 143 | 140 | 156 |
| Notable Countries | China, UK, EU, Schengen Area, Singapore, Hong Kong | UK, EU, China Schengen Area, Singapore, Hong Kong | UK, EU, Schengen Area, Singapore, Hong Kong |
| United States E2 Visa Eligibility | Yes | No | No |
| Average Application Processing Time | 90-120 Days | 90 Days | 90-120 Days4 |
| Passport Expiration | 5 Years | 10 Years | 10 Years |
| Residency Requirement | No | No | No |
4 Can be expedited to 45-60 days via the Fast Track Application Process for an additional fee
5 Passports are valid for 5 years for children under the age of 16
