Only five caribbean nations and one european country (cyprus) currently offer instant citizenship under real estate investment route. All other countries only offer permanent residency. To qualify for property investment passport, one must purchase a property in any of these countries below. The cheapest is Dominica. The total time from purchase of property to passport is about 3-4 months. Family, children and parents also qualify for passports.
- Dominica – USD 200,000
- St Lucia – USD 300,000
- Grenada – USD 350,000
- St Kitts and Nevis – USD 400,000
- Antigua and Barbuda – USD 400,000
- Cyprus – EUR 2,000,000
Dominica
To qualify for citizenship of Dominica under the Real Estate Option under the Citizenship by Investment Program, an applicant must purchase authorized real estate to the minimum value of USD 200,000.
Following approval of a real estate investment application, the following Government Fees are payable:
- USD 50,000 for the Single Applicant
- USD 75,000 for family up to 4 persons, including the main applicant
- USD 100,000 for family up to 6 persons, including the main applicant
- USD 20,000 for each additional dependant aged under 18 years; USD 25,000 for each additional dependant aged over 18 years
There are government fees, due diligence fees and other fees payable under the Real Estate option
The real estate must be held for 3 years and may be eligible for re-sale under the Citizenship by Investment Programme after 5 years from the original purchase date.
The following are real estate projects approved under the Citizenship by Investment Program for the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Name | Company Name & Address |
Bois Cotlette www.boiscotlette.com |
P.O. Box 2375 Roseau Commonwealth of Dominica, WI 0109 |
Jungle Bay Villas www.junglebayvillas.com |
11 Great George Street Roseau Commonwealth of Dominica |
Range Developments www.rangedominica.com |
Boulevard Plaza Tower 2, Office 1104 Burj Khalifa Community Downtown P.O. Box 450341 Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Secret Bay Residences www.secretbay.dm NOTE: THIS PROJECT HAS RECEIVED PROVISIONAL APPROVAL |
Tibay Portsmouth Commonwealth of Dominica |
The Silver Beach Development www.silverbeachcaribbean.com |
Dorset House 14 Hanover Street Roseau Commonwealth of Dominica |
Sunstone Incorporated – Tranquility Beach Dominica www.tranquilitybeachdominica.com www.sunsethomesanguilla.com |
P.O. Box 1366 Stoney Ground The Valley Anguilla |
Grenada
Applicants opting for the approved project (real estate) route must invest at least USD 350,000. They must keep the real estate for at least three years following the grant of citizenship.
Below please find a list of Government-approved projects that have qualified for the Grenada Citizenship by Investment programme. This list is likely to change as more projects are approved and new opportunities become available. Please check back to keep up to date.
Name | Address |
GRENADA SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE LIMITED Visit website |
106 & 107 Lucas Street. St George’s, Grenada, W.I |
GRENADA RESORT COMPLEX LTD www.GrenadaResort.net |
Kirani James Blvd., Lagoon Road St George’s, Grenada, W.I. |
HIDEAWAY TRUE BLUE Visit website |
1 True Blue Avenue, St George’s, Grenada, W.I. |
HOPE DEVELOPMENT LTD Visit website |
Hope Development Limited – La Pointe Grenada, Hope City, St Andrew’s, Grenada, W.I. |
KAWANA BAY RESORT www.kawanabay.com |
Morne Rouge (Grand Anse Beach), St George’s, Grenada, W.I. |
LEVERA BEACH RESORT Visit website |
Levera Beach Resort, Levera Resort and Spa, St Patrick’s, Grenada, W.I. |
MARIPOSA Visit website |
P.O. Box 730, Burns Point, St George’s, Grenada, W.I. |
MOUNT CINNAMON Visit Website |
P.O. Box 3858, St George’s, Grenada, W.I. |
PORT LOUIS Visit Website |
No. 1 Kirani James Blvd,St. George’s, Grenada W.I |
SILVER SANDS www.silversandsgrenada.com |
Grenada, W.I. |
ST DAVID AGRO INC. www.grenadarealestateinfo.com |
Westerhall, St David, Grenada, W.I. |
THE POINT AT PETITE CALIVIGNY, C&C GRENADINES LTD www.ccgrenadines.com |
The Point at Petite Calivigny Resort, Woburn Bay, St George’s, Grenada, W.I. |
THE SANCTUARY AT FIJI BEACH www.ccgrenadines.com |
The Sanctuary at Fiji Beach, Residential Resort, L’Esterre, Carriacou, W.I. |
The following are costs associated with buying a real estate and applying for CIP program in Grenada.
REAL ESTATE OPTION | Single Applicant | Main Applicant + Spouse | Family of four family members | Family over four family members |
Required Contribution Amount | USD 350,000 | USD 350,000 | USD 350,000 | USD 350,000 |
Government Fee | USD 50,000 | USD 50,000 | USD 50,000 | USD 50,000 and USD 25,000 per additional dependant after the third dependant |
Application Fee | USD 1,500 | USD 1,500 per person | USD 1,500 per person | USD 1,500 per person |
Due Diligence Fee | USD 5,000 | USD 5,000 per person | USD 5,000 per person aged 18 and over, USD 2,000 for each dependant aged between 12-17 | USD 5,000 per person aged 18 and over, USD 2,000 for each dependant aged between 12-17 |
Processing Fee | USD 1,500 | USD 1,500 per person | USD 1,500 per person aged 18 and over, USD 500 for persons under 18 | USD 1,500 per person aged 18 and over, USD 500 for persons under 18 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Investments in approved properties buy Citizenship by investment Unit of Antigua, qualify for Antigua and Barbuda citizenship provided each applicant invests US$ 400,000 plus the payment of government processing fees and due diligence fees. The real estate cannot be resold for 5 years.
Real estate fees | USD* |
Government fee – Principal Applicant | $50,000 |
Government fee – Spouse | $50,000 |
Government fee – Dependent child aged 0-11 | $25,000 |
Government fee – Dependent child aged 12-17 | $25,000 |
Government fee – Dependent child aged 18-25 | $50,000 |
Government fee – Dependent parent aged over 65 | $50,000 |
Due diligence fee – Principal Applicant | $7,500 |
Due diligence fee – Spouse | $7,500 |
Due diligence fee – Dependent child aged 0-11 | $0 |
Due diligence fee – Dependent child aged 12-17 | $2,000 |
Due diligence fee – Dependent child aged 18-25 | $4,000 |
Due diligence fee – Dependent parent aged over 65 | $4,000 |
Passport fee – each person | $300 |
The following approved real estate projects in Antigua qualify for CIP
Company Name | Address | Contact |
Adams Investment Management Antigua Limited | P.O. Box W120, Marble Hill Road, St. John’s, Antigua | Tel: 1 (268) 736- 4213/4214/4215 |
Al Caribi Developments Antigua Ltd | Callalloo Project, Morris Bay, Old Road, St. Mary’s, Antigua | |
Blueprint Development | Daniel Bay, Willoughby Bay, Antigua | Tel: (268) 782-2470 Web: www.blueprint-development.com |
Blueprint Development | Nelson’s Retreat Development, English Harbour, St. Paul’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 782-2470 Web: www.blueprint-development.com |
Carlo Falcone | Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort, English Harbour, St. Paul’s, Antigua | Tel: 1 (268) 764-0215 Web: www.aycmarina.com |
Carib Boots Limited |
Trade Winds Hotel, Dickenson Bay, St. John’s, Antigua |
Tel: 1(268) 462-1223 Tel: 1(268) 764-1224
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Caribbean Free Trade Zone Development (Antigua) Inc | International free Trade centre of Antigua, Carlisle, St. George’s, Antigua W.I. | Tel: 1(268) 462-4717Toll free: +86-400-8520-860
Web: www.cariftz.org |
Carib Holdings LTD. | Blue Waters Beach Hotel, Soldier Bay, Antigua, P.O Box 256 | Tel: (268) 764-7318 Tel: (268) 462-0290 Fax: (268) 462-0293 Web: www.bluewaters-citizenship.net |
Corbkinnons Limited | Ocean Grand, Dickenson Bay, Antigua, W.I. | Tel: (561) 702 4577 Fax: (954) 337 7911 |
Diamond Caribbean Properties Limited | Diamond Harbour c/o Hill and Hill Chambers, Long Street, St. John’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 4624717 |
EGMF Development Limited | No.5 Jolly Harbour by EGMF Development Limited – Luxury Locations Real Estate, Porto Fino Offices, Jolly Harbour, St Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: 1(268) 562-8174 and 1(268) 764-7318 |
Freetown Destination Resort Limited | P.O. Box 1301, #60 Nevis Street, St. John’s. Antigua and Barbuda | Tel: 1 604 648 6681 Web: www.replayresorts.com Web: www.myhalfmoonbay.com |
Galley Bay Heights | Pigeon Point, Falmouth, St. Paul’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 462-0076 |
Hermitage Bay Hotel Limited | Hermitage Bay Antigua, Jennings Extension, St. Mary’s, Antigua W.I. | Tel: (268) 562-5500 Website: www.hermitagebay.com |
Island Heights Limited | Tamarind Hills Development, Fryes Beach, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 562-7380 Tel: (268) 736-4028 Web: www.tamarind-hills.com |
Jiahao Investment (Antigua & China) Limited | Long Bay Hotel, C/o Hill & Hill, Long Street, P.O. Box 909, St. John’s, Antigua | Tel: 1(268) 462-4717 and 1(268) 464-7743 |
Jolly Beach Corporation | Jolly Beach Hotel & Spa, Bolans, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 484-6636 Website: www.jollybeachresort.com |
Jolly Beach Vacations | Tranquility Bay Antigua, P.O. Box 94, Jolly Harbour, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 562-5183 Tel: (268) 726-1175 Website: www.tranquilitybayantigua.com |
JSN Development Group Limited | BluPearl at Hodges Bay, Hodges Bay, St. George’s, Antigua W.I. | Tel: 1 (268) 562-8767 |
KDI Development Limited | Colibri Court (project), Jolly Harbour Marina Village, Bolans, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 464-7262 Tel: (268) 464-7213 Web: www.aitms.ag |
Kenneth and Hilda Meade | Emerald Springs Villas, Browns Bay, St. Philip, Antigua | Tel: (268) 464-1528
Web: www.emeraldspringsvillas.com |
Leisure World Properties Limited | Coconut Beach Club & Resort, Yeptons Estate, St. John’s, Antigua | Tel: 1 268 720 8070/1 268 462 3239
Website: www.coconutbeachclub.com |
Macy Limited | Passion Village, Valley Church, St. Mary’s, Antigua W.I. | Tel: 1 (268) 788-6216
Website: www.passionvillageantigua.com |
Mongoose Developments Limited | Sugar Ridge Villas, Tottenham Park, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 562-7700 |
Naple Developers Limited | Dieppe Bay Villas, English Harbour, St. Paul’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 562-8453 |
New Century Development Ltd | Pigeon Point, Falmouth, St. Paul’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 462-0076 |
Nimbrick Limited | The Peninsula, Willikies, St. Phillip’s, Antigua W.I. | Tel: (268) 462-6355 Fax: (268) 462-6354 Web: www.antigua-peninsula.com |
Nonsuch Development Company Limited | Nonsuch Bay Resort, Hughes Point, St. Phillip’s, Antigua | Web: www.nonsuchbayresort.com |
Ondeck Living Limited | Antigua Yacht Club Marina, Falmouth Harbour Marina, Antigua | Tel: (268) 720-7657
Web: www.ondeckliving.com |
Orange Ltd | Marina Residences, Jolly Harbour, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 462-3085 Web: www.islandlivingantigua.com |
Orange Ltd | Pearns Point, The Reserve & Hotel, Jolly Harbour, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 462-3085 Web: www.pearns-point-antigua.com |
Palm Beach Holding Company Limited | Light House Bay Resort, P.O. Box 1937, Codrington, Barbuda | Tel: (268) 720-7560, (402) 730-7676 Web: www.lighthousebayresort.com |
Rendezvous Bay Real Estate Corporation | Papaya Hotel & Spa, Rendezvous Bay, Antigua | Tel: (268) 562-8586 Web: www.papayaantigua.com Web: www.rendezvousbay.com |
Ritcil Company Limited | Pleasure Cove Resort, Runaway Bay, St. John’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 464-7272 Web: www.pleasurecoveresorts.com |
ROLS Limited / South Point Antigua |
South Point Antigua Yacht Club Drive, English Harbour, PO Box 1745, St. John’s, Antigua |
Web: www.southpointantigua.com |
Segarva Limited | The Villas at St. James’s Club, St. James’s Club Antigua, Mamora Bay, St. Paul’s, Antigua | Tel: (613) 290-4719 Web: www.clientreferrals.com Web: www.stjamesclubantigua.com |
Stanhope Shepherd Limited | Harbour Island Residences, Jolly Harbour Commercial Centre, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 736-3606 Web: www.harbourislandresidences.com Web: www.stanhopeshepherd.com |
Title Harbour Views Ltd. (Best Western Premier) | Jolly Harbour, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 562-6042 Website: www.bestwesternpremierantigua.com |
Trafalgar Beach Resort | Elias and Salem Hadeed, Trafalgar Beach Resort, Hideaway Beach, Yeptons, Antigua | Tel: 1(268) 481-6600 or 1(268) 464-2180 |
Verandah Estates Limited | Verandah Estates, Long Bay, St. Phillip’s, Antigua, W.I. | Tel: (613) 290-4719Web: www.VerandahEstates.com
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Waterfront Properties Limited | Buccaneer Cove Development, Dickenson Bay, St. John’s, Antigua, | Tel: (268) 732-8445 |
Whitegate Development Projects | Hibiscus and Flamboyant Villas, Ffryes Estate, St. Mary’s, Antigua | Tel: (268) 462-4717 |
World of Indulgence | World of Indulgence Villas, Nonsuch Bay Resort, Hughes Point, St. Phillip, Antigua | Tel: 00 33 (0) 616 28 59 74, 00 44 (0) 1344 849 135 Web: www.antiguaindulgence.com |
Yida International Investment Antigua Limited. | Maiden Island, Crump Peninsula, Guiana Island, Crump Island, Antigua, W.I. | Tel: (268) 734-3100 |
St Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship in St Kitts and Nevis possible through an investment in a pre-approved real estate project, which may include hotel shares, villas, and condominium units. The minimum real estate investment required by law is US$400,000 for each main applicant.
Upon submission of an application, non-refundable due diligence and processing fees must also be paid. These fees amount to US$7,500 for the main applicant, and US$4,000 for each dependent of the main applicant who is over the age of 16 years.
On approval in principle of an application made through a real estate investment, a Government fee applies, as follows:
- Main applicant: US$50,047
- Spouse of the main applicant: US$25,047
- Dependent child of the main applicant under 18 years of age: US$25,047
- Dependent child of the main applicant above the age of 18 years or dependent parent aged 55 and above: US$50,047
In addition to these fees, real estate buyers should be aware of purchase costs (mainly compulsory insurance fund contributions and conveyance fees).
The following are approved real estate developments which qualify for citizenship under the citizenship by investment rules in St Kitts and Nevis.
Beach & Golf Residence Ltd | St.Kitts |
Beacon Heights | St.Kitts |
Beaumont Park | St.Kitts |
Botanical Gardens | Nevis |
Brimstone Village | St.Kitts |
Busch Hill Gardens | Nevis |
Butlers Estate Resort Residences | Nevis |
Calypso Bay | St.Kitts |
Carino Hamilton Estate | Nevis |
Castle Bay Villas | Nevis |
Central Park Estates | St. Kitts |
Christophe Harbour | St.Kitts |
Christophe Harbour – Range Development (Park Hyatt) | St.Kitts |
Christophe Harbour -Windswept Residence Club | St.Kitts |
Clay Villa Condominium Development | St.Kitts |
Cliffdwellers | Nevis |
Clifton Gardens | Nevis |
Coast to Coast Development | St.Kitts |
Dove Properties Ltd | St. Kitts |
Fern Hill Villa Development | Nevis |
Fisherman’s Cabanas Ltd | Nevis |
Fort Ashby Beach Club | Nevis |
Four Seasons Resort Estates | Nevis |
Golden Rise Villas and Spa | Nevis |
Golden Rock Commercial Park | St.Kitts |
Golf View | St.Kitts |
Half Moon Bay Villas | St.Kitts |
Hamilton Villas and Spa | Nevis |
Heldons Estate Hotel and Residences | St.Kitts |
Heritage Plantation Hotel | St.Kitts |
Hermitage Hotel | Nevis |
Hillsboro Sunset Suites | St.Kitts |
Horizon Villa | St.Kitts |
HTRIP Candy Resort | Nevis |
Jones Estate Villas | Nevis |
Kingfisher Club | Nevis |
Kittitian Hill | St.Kitts |
Kittovation Ltd | St.Kitts |
Koi Resort and Residences | St.Kitts |
Leeward Cove | St.Kitts |
Live Nevis | Nevis |
Live Nevis Life Ltd | Nevis |
Majestic Gardens Condominium Developments | St. Kitts |
Manor By The Sea | St.Kitts |
Marriott Residences | St.Kitts |
Montebello Residences | St.Kitts |
Montpelier Plantation Inn | Nevis |
Mount Nevis Hotel | Nevis |
Nelsons Spring Beach Villa and Spa | Nevis |
Nevisian Sunset Condominiums | Nevis |
Oasis Resorts & Spa | Nevis |
Ocean Grove | St.Kitts |
Ocean Terrace Inn Condominiums | St. Kitts |
Ocean’s Edge | St.Kitts |
Oray’s Development | St.Kitts |
Paradise Palms Ltd | Nevis |
Pelican Bay (Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Kitts) | St.Kitts |
Pinney’s Hotel Development Ltd | Nevis |
Pirates Nest | St.Kitts |
Port Zante | St.Kitts |
Prime Developments Ltd | St.Kitts |
Rendezvous Hills Limited | St. Kitts |
Rivere House Cottages Development | Nevis |
Royal Gateway Estate | Nevis |
Royal Golf Estates | St.Kitts |
Royal St Kitts Hotel’s Vacation for Life Condominium | St.Kitts |
Scotch Bonnet | St.Kitts |
Sea Lofts | St.Kitts |
Selsoleil | St.Kitts |
Serenity Palms Condominium Development | Nevis |
Silver Reef | St.Kitts |
St Christopher Club | St.Kitts |
St. Kitts Castle | St.Kitts |
Starboard House | St.Kitts |
Sundance Ridge | St.Kitts |
Sunrise Hill Villas | St.Kitts |
Sunset Heights Condominiums | Nevis |
SV Condos Ltd 2014 | St.Kitts |
Tamarind Cove Marina Development Ltd | Nevis |
The North Wing (St Kitts Marriott Resort Beach Casino) | St.Kitts |
Turquoise Waterfront Condominiums Development | Nevis |
University Gardens Condominiums | St.Kitts |
Vista Villas Inc | St.Kitts |
Zenith Nevis Alpha Condominium | Nevis |
St Lucia
Saint Lucia requires $300,000 real estate investment to qualify under the citizenship by investment scheme plus payment of various government fees and charges.
The Government of Saint Lucia has approved three real estate projects under CIP Saint Lucia.
- Pearl of the Caribbean project
- Belvedere plantation project (Luxury hotel by Boka Estates Ltd)
- Black bay luxury hotel and villas (Range developments)
The following fees have been prescribed under the Citizenship by Investment Regulations of 2015.
Non-refundable processing fees Principal applicant: US $2000
Each qualifying dependant: US $1000
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Non-refundable administration fees Per bond application: US $50,000 |
Approved real estate or enterprise project investment Principal applicant: US $50,000
Each qualifying dependant: US $35,000 (18 years of age and over)
Each qualifying dependant: US $25,000 (under 18 years of age)
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Due diligence fees Principal applicant: US $7,500
Each qualifying dependant (Over 16 years of age): US $5,000
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Cyprus
Official Sources:
- Dominica – http://cbiu.gov.dm
- St Lucia – https://www.cipsaintlucia.com/
- Grenada – http://www.cbi.gov.gd/
- St Kitts & Nevis – http://www.ciu.gov.kn
- Antigua and Barbuda – http://www.cip.gov.ag
- Cyprus – http://www.moi.gov.cy