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Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Compared: Dominica, Antigua, Grenada and St Kitts
Global Immigrate consultants · Published · Updated
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
Since 2024 the Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes have shared a USD 200,000 minimum. We compare Dominica, Antigua, Grenada and St Kitts on donation amounts, features, process and who each suits.
Donation route starting points
Country
Donation from
Feature
Dominica
USD 200,000
Lowest Caribbean threshold
Antigua & Barbuda
USD 230,000
Family-friendly; 5 days’ visit in total in the first five years
Grenada
USD 235,000
Access to the US E-2 investor visa (after three years’ residence in Grenada)
St Kitts & Nevis
USD 250,000
Longest-running, widest visa-free access
Government and due diligence fees are extra. Each country also has an approved real estate route.
What they share
No need to relocate
Spouse and dependent children can be included
Applications through a government-approved agent, with due diligence
Usually an interview
Usually completed in about 4–12 months
The process
Compare the donation and real estate routes
Prepare identity, source-of-funds and background documents
Apply through an approved agent and undergo due diligence
Pay once approved, and receive your certificate of citizenship and passport
How to choose
Goal
Suggestion
Lowest budget
Dominica
Widest visa-free access
St Kitts & Nevis
A future US E-2
Grenada
A larger family
Antigua & Barbuda
Dual nationality
Caribbean countries generally allow dual nationality, but check your current country’s rules.
FAQ
Is there an interview?
Caribbean programmes generally include an interview and due diligence.
Do I need to relocate?
No — citizenship requires no move.
Can I apply for an E-2 straight after gaining Grenadian citizenship?
No — you must first live in Grenada for three years.
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