Short answer: When choosing a CBI passport in 2026, Schengen, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore are common comparison axes. St Kitts, Antigua, Grenada, Dominica and similar Caribbean passports are generally Schengen visa-free; the UK often needs an ETA or a visa by nationality. Vanuatu has generally required visas for Schengen/UK/Ireland since late 2024; Turkey usually needs visas for Schengen and the UK but may help for Japan and other routes. Lists change—check official sources before departure.
Conceptual comparison (not a full matrix)
| Passport direction | Schengen | UK | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kitts / Antigua / Grenada etc. | Usually visa-free | ETA or per policy | Confirm official |
| Dominica | Usually visa-free | Visa required | Often lower floor |
| St Lucia | Usually visa-free | Visa after policy shifts | Donation/bond options |
| Vanuatu | Visa required | Visa required | Faster processing |
| Turkey | Visa required | Visa required | Property route; recoverable capital |
Hong Kong and Singapore treatment also differs by passport—do not generalise.
Decision method
List the family’s highest-frequency destinations over three years, then reverse-select the passport. Ranking only by “number of visa-free countries” while ignoring real UK or Hong Kong travel often misleads. Total cash, diligence time and recoverable versus sunk capital should sit beside the visa-free table.
Global Immigrate note
Cross-check immigration/foreign-ministry sources and airline tools; ignore outdated blogs. Policies can shift within months—re-verify before every trip. If family members hold different passports, manage documents as one itinerary set.
Information current as of October 2026.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.