{"id":20707,"date":"2018-05-15T01:30:22","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T05:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=20707"},"modified":"2020-08-03T17:09:05","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T21:09:05","slug":"best-citizenship-by-investment-programs-in-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/best-citizenship-by-investment-programs-in-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Citizenship by Investment Programs in the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Best Citizenship by Investment Programs in the Caribbean<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re seeking a retirement haven, or simply a new lifestyle, in the Caribbean, citizenship by investment programs (CIPs) are usually the quickest, most straightforward ways to accomplish this. Let&#8217;s discuss Best Citizenship by Investment Programs in the Caribbean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These kinds of programs are especially popular in the Caribbean and in Latin America. They are growing in popularity among high net worth families and individuals, and it\u2019s easy to see why. A CIP offers a way to achieve the goal of making your dream vacation permanent while still pulling in income on the side. What\u2019s not to love about that? Even better, these programs offer a way to achieve this goal within a matter of months. Here are the Caribbean countries with the best CIP opportunities in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>St. Lucia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you look for in your citizenship program? What about in your citizenship itself? It\u2019s likely that St. Lucia meets your criteria for both. It\u2019s a tropical Eastern Caribbean Island with a high earning population, high safety and plenty of landscape to enjoy and views to admire. It\u2019s really got everything \u2013 even an easy, straightforward CIP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall approval process for the CIP takes an average of three months. Once that three months is up, and you\u2019ve received notice of your qualification, you can make the required minimum donation into the investment vehicle you\u2019ve chosen and then you\u2019re granted a Certificate of Citizenship \u2013 just like that!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process itself requires a background check and clean bill of health, along with a donation to any of the following investment vehicles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Lucia Economical Fund<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government Bonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Estate Projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise Project<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>St. Kitts and Nevis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Kitts and Nevis is one nation, made up of two small islands. The government of this country wishes to encourage foreign investment and growth of its economy through its own <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/st-kitts-nevis\/live\/st-kitts-nevis-residency-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">citizen by investment program.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program requires that individuals who qualify have a high net worth and can invest in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate investment of at least $400,000 USD \u2013 this investment must be kept for at least five years before citizenship is granted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donation to the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation. The amounts vary depending on your family status:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250,000 USD for a single applicant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$300,000 USD for up to three dependents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$350,000 USD for up to five dependents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$450,000 USD for up to seven dependents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50,000 USD for every dependent after that<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/st-kitts-nevis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Kitts and Nevis <\/a>offer a great program, with citizenship guaranteeing visa-free entry to over 100 other countries, but as you can see your investment options are a bit more limited. For this program, you also must pass a background check \u2013 as with most others. The process takes about six months, and this country\u2019s program is not only among the cheapest of the ones available, but it\u2019s also the oldest of its kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dominica<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dominica has a visa offer, called <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/dominica\/live\/dominica-residency-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the golden visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for those who can make an investment toward residency in the country. This CIP offers much-sought-after second citizenship for those who qualify, and that passport can be available in four to six months. It doesn\u2019t even require any visits to the country! Even better, the Dominica program is THE cheapest <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the world<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 requiring an investment of only $100,000 USD. You don\u2019t have to make this investment right away \u2013 you can start by investing a portion and then submitting the remaining portion after approval. Approval would grant immediate citizenship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Antigua and Barbuda<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/residency-options-antigua-barbuda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Antigua and Barbuda CIP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers both citizenship and a second passport as well. There are three approved investment vehicles for this application, and to be eligible, you\u2019ll have to choose one of the three:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying a minimum of $200,000 USD into the National Development Fund of Antigua and Barbuda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making a real estate investment following the Citizenship by Investment Unit guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making a business investment according to the Unit\u2019s guidelines. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any of these programs, there are both processing and due diligence fees applied to any type of investment route chosen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes Antigua and Barbuda so appealing to so many is that it\u2019s made up of a chain of 365 islands and clear beaches. It is a haven for sailboat and scuba diving enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information on Citizenship by investment in the Caribbean, please contact us <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Here is<\/b> <b>probably the most extensive ebook on <\/b><b><i>Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Eliminating Your Taxes, Protecting Your Assets And Regaining Privacy Over Your Life And Investments<\/i><\/b><b>. It is called<\/b> <b>The<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.store\/product\/ultimate-guide-to-going-offshore\/\"> <b>Ultimate Guide To Going Offshore<\/b><\/a><b>.\u00a0 Visit our bookstore to purchase it today!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 jZPuuT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/residency-options-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Residency Options by Country<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Of the most popular CIP\u2019s out there, the one offered by St. Lucia offers the most when it comes to options for the form you\u2019d prefer your investments to take. It also offers visa-free access to the largest number of countries and has the most appealing time span for the wait time for approval. Of course, any of these options would be great, depending on what exactly suits you best for the new lifestyle you\u2019re seeking! I hope you enjoyed Best Citizenship by Investment Programs in the Caribbean.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Citizenship by Investment Programs in the Caribbean If you\u2019re seeking a retirement haven, or simply a new lifestyle, in the Caribbean, citizenship by investment programs (CIPs) are usually the quickest, most straightforward ways to accomplish this. Let&#8217;s discuss Best Citizenship by Investment Programs in the Caribbean. 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