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Citizenship by Investment
SECOND CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS
More Than a Passport—Caribbean Citizenship Secures Your Future, Freedom, and Family’s Legacy.
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT APPLICATION PROCESS
Citizens International will guide you through the process of gaining second citizenship in the Caribbean.
APPLICATION
Compile application requirements
and determine investment route.
SUBMISSION
Submit application for review
and due diligence.
DETERMINATION
Approval in principle or rejection.
CONCLUDE INVESTMENT
Balance of investment and
fees payable.
CITIZENSHIP GRANTED
Passport issued.
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Citizens International will guide you through the process of gaining second citizenship in the Caribbean.
In as fast as 6 months and for as little as US$200,000, you can become part of the dual citizenship program of your choice and enjoy all the perks that it can provide.
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WHY OBTAIN A SECOND CITIZENSHIP?
There are now over 40 countries with residency or citizenship by investment programs (RCBI) worldwide. The industry continues to grow and is estimated to be worth more than US $30 billion.
Global events in recent years, including shifting political landscapes, economic uncertainty, and growing demand for international mobility, have driven renewed interest in these programs. What truly supports the continued growth of RCBI is the expansion of global wealth and people’s desire for freedom to travel, live in multiple jurisdictions, and maintain options for tax planning, personal security, and lifestyle.
Multiple citizenships provide successful professionals and investors with a wide range of benefits, from greater mobility and access to new markets to more flexible tax structuring and improved quality of life.
Our clients often seek two or three home bases to enjoy a more favorable lifestyle as much as they do for practical wealth management and planning. Many also view second citizenship as a safeguard against global volatility and an important asset for long-term security.
When planning for the future, having a second citizenship provides valuable peace of mind. For those with the means, it is an investment in freedom, opportunity, and choice for generations to come.
6 GOOD REASONS TO ACQUIRE SECOND CITIZENSHIP
1. PERSONAL SECURITY
On the most fundamental level, second citizenship represents security for your family. With its growing food production, and green energy sectors, and the natural ingredients for true sustainability in the future, the Caribbean holds significant advantages as a second home region.
2. WEALTH PRESERVATION
Second citizenship and property investment in another country can be an important part of an international wealth preservation strategy. The Caribbean has long appealed to discerning investors for its established privacy protections, investor-friendly frameworks, and history of financial stability.
3. VISA-FREE TRAVEL
With little residency requirements, Caribbean citizenship programs offer qualified investors and their families visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 130 countries worldwide, depending on the host nation. This convenience provides unmatched global mobility and flexibility for business or leisure travel.
4. FAMILY & LIFESTYLE
Most citizenship by investment programs are available to the family members of the main applicant. This means that investors can secure a better future for their spouse and children. Second citizenships can offer access to world-class health care, education, and a better lifestyle.
5. RETIREMENT PLANNING
A second citizenship can be a strategic component of long-term retirement planning. Whether you’re looking for a tax-friendly jurisdiction, a lower cost of living, or year-round sunshine, citizenship by investment offers the flexibility to choose where and how you want to retire. For many, the Caribbean provides a relaxed lifestyle with the added benefit of a strong property investment foundation.
6. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Besides some very interesting opportunities based around the principal industries in the host country itself, new business gateways open up to participants in citizenship by investment programs. Since they can travel abroad more freely, they are able to expand their networks into the international elite ‒ a great number of whom spend time in the Caribbean and other second citizenship destinations.
CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM COMPARISON
COUNTRY
TIME TO CITIZENSHIP
MINIMUM INVESTMENT
(not including fees)
DO CARIBBEAN CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS OFFER VALUE FOR MONEY?
Stability and value are significantly underpinned by the strength of a country’s economy. Several small countries in the Eastern Caribbean, particularly tourism-dependent economies, have been returning to solid growth in recent years. For example, Antigua & Barbuda posted real GDP growth of approximately 6 % in 2024.
With its stunning scenery and vibrant cultures drawing visitors from across the globe, the region remains one of the world’s top tourist destinations. It is also becoming an increasingly desirable base for highly mobile global citizens who live across multiple jurisdictions.
The Caribbean has an educated workforce and sophisticated financial services infrastructure, and it is easily accessible from the Americas and Europe. The region continues to build on strengths in services, logistics, agriculture, the “blue economy,” and creative and digital sectors. While the small size of these countries can present challenges, it also allows them to respond more quickly to innovation and opportunities.
The application requirements for new citizens remain strict, with multiple U.S-based due diligence firms performing the necessary security checks.
When considering what the future might hold, the Caribbean offers significant advantages as a second home region and sanctuary. The growing number of visitors and investors highlights how this archipelago of tropical islands has become both a world-class destination and a crossroads for internationally mobile and successful people.
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THE GROWTH OF WEALTH UNDERPINS THE DESIRE FOR MULTIPLE CITIZENSHIPS AND INCREASED PERSONAL FREEDOM.
Global wealth has expanded dramatically over the past two decades, with high-net-worth individuals now controlling an estimated US $85 trillion worldwide. The number of millionaires has more than doubled in that time, reflecting both rising prosperity and greater international mobility among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
In recent years, record numbers of millionaires have chosen to relocate across borders in search of stability, security, and improved quality of life. This growing movement of wealth highlights a clear trend toward diversification and global planning.
As more investors seek to protect their assets and create opportunity for future generations, second citizenship has become an increasingly strategic way to achieve freedom of movement, lifestyle flexibility, and long-term security.
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CITIZENSHIP & RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Commonwealth citizenship
Best value of the Caribbean programs
Average 4 months processing time
From US$ 230,000
THE BAHAMAS – Permanent Residency
Residency by investment – permanent or annual
A safe place to reside with a fast-growing economy
Average 2 months processing time
The minimum amount of investment is BSD $750,000
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Permanent Residency
Residency by investment of property
A safe place to reside with a fast-growing international centre
Average 1-3 months processing time
Minimum investment of US$1.2m
ST. KITTS & NEVIS
Commonwealth citizenship
Oldest of the Caribbean programs
Average 4 months processing time
From US$ 250,000
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