The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home
Summary
Some Caribbean islands offer citizenship to people who buy homes there, attracting interest from people in countries like the United States due to political and social issues. Five islands in the Caribbean, including Antigua and Barbuda, provide passports through this Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program that allows visa-free travel to many countries, and these programs do not require giving up one's original citizenship.Key Facts
- Five Caribbean islands offering citizenship through home purchase are Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia.
- The minimum investment needed for CBI in these islands starts at $200,000.
- Passports from these islands allow travel without a visa to up to 150 countries, including the UK and Europe.
- There is no residency requirement to obtain citizenship in Antigua's program.
- The majority of CBI applicants are from the United States, driven by an unstable political climate.
- Demand for CBI programs has increased by 12% globally since late 2024.
- Americans often see these second citizenships as a backup or "insurance policy."
- Businesspeople value the travel freedom and perceived security advantages of these passports.
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