Lalani & Associates has been offering Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Programs since over 10 years and have processed many applications till date. Clients have received their second passport at their doorstep without traveling to the island for biometrics or interview.
Antigua and Barbuda, an island sovereign state in the West Indies, lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of two major islands; Antigua and Barbuda, along with a number of smaller islands. The Citizenship-by-Investment Program of Antigua & Barbuda was established in 2012 to offer direct citizenship. It is ranked among the top 10 citizenship programs rated by CBI index.
Investment requirement: Investor may qualify for citizenship by choosing one of the following:
2. Donation option: Donation of US $100,000 for a family of four, and US $125,000 for a family of five or more to the National Development Fund (NDF) established by the Government.
Physical Residency: Total 5 days in 5 years after obtaining citizenship.
Citizenship: Direct citizenship & Passport within 3-6 months.
Benefits:
- Visa free travel to 130+ Countries including UK, EU/Schengen Zone, Singapore, UAE etc.
- Citizenship can be passed down by descent, so future generations can also benefit from this investment
Eligible Family Members:
- Current Spouse
- Children under 30 years, financially dependent on the principal applicant.
- Children above 18 years, who are physically and mentally handicapped and are financially dependent on the principal applicant.
- Parents/grandparents of Principal Applicant or spouse, 55 or above, if they are financially dependent on the applicant
(i.e. parents do not own any property, business, funds etc.) - Unmarried sibling of the principal applicant or spouse.
Saint Kitts & Nevis is an island in the West Indies, with its west side bordering the Caribbean Sea, and the east side bordering Atlantic Ocean. The Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program was launched in 1984, making it the oldest program of its kind. This citizenship program is ranked second by the CBI index.
Investment requirement: The applicant must either opt for ONE of the following:
2. Sustainable Growth Fund option: Donation of US $ 150,000 for a single applicant. The donation amount increases according to the family composition.
Citizenship: Direct citizenship & Passport within 6 to 8 months.
Benefits:
- Visa free travel to 150+ Countries including UK, Schengen Zone
- No physical residency required
- Citizenship can be passed down by descent, so future generations can also benefit from this investment
Eligible Family Members:
- Spouse
- Children under 18 and aged 18-30 (if they are current full-time students and have been since turning 18)
- Parents/grandparents of Principal Applicant or spouse, over 65, if they are financially dependent on the applicant.
- Siblings of the principal applicant or spouse, if they are unmarried, childless, 30 years of age or younger and financially dependent on the
applicant.
Dominica, also known as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" because of its incredible natural landscapes, introduced its citizenship by investment program in 1993. It is considered as the world's longest running economic schemes. It is ranked as number one citizenship programs by the CBI index.
Investment requirement: The applicant must either opt for ONE of the following:
2. Donation Option: Donation starting from US $ 100,000, depending on the family composition
Citizenship: Direct citizenship & Passport within 3 to 6 months.
Benefits:
- No physical residency required to gain citizenship
- Visa-free/visa-on-arrival travel to over 120 countries, including UK, Schengen Zone, and Switzerland etc
- Citizenship can be passed down by descent, so future generations can also benefit from it
Eligible Family Members:
- Spouse
- Children up to 18 years of age
- Children and aged 18-30 (if they are current full-time students & unmarried)
- Parents/grandparents of Principal Applicant or spouse, above 55, if they are financially dependent on the applicant
Grenada, also known as "The Spice Island" because of locally grown spices, is located in the West Indies, and is an island in the Caribbean. The citizenship by investment program was introduced in 2013, and is among the top 10 citizenship programs rated by CBI index.
Investment requirement: To be eligible for Grenada's Citizenship, applicants must either make an investment of at least US $220,000, to be maintained for a minimum of 4 years OR make a Donation starting from US $150,000 for a single applicant and US $200,000 for a family of four.
Benefits:
- No physical residency required to gain citizenship.
- Visa free travel to over 140+ countries, including UK, EU/Schengen, and China etc
- Citizenship can be passed down by descent, so future generations can also benefit from it.
Eligible Family Members:
- Spouse
- Children under 18
- Children aged 18-30 (if they are current full-time students and unmarried)
- Unmarried siblings dependent on Principal Applicant
- Parents/grandparents of Principal Applicant or spouse, above 55, if they are financially dependent on the applicant
Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is a relatively new program, established in 2015. It is ranked among the top 10 citizenship programs rated by CBI index.
Investment requirement: To be eligible for citizenship, the applicants must opt for one of the following:
- Donate of US $100,000+ in National Economic Fund Contribution (Depending on family composition).
- Purchase a property for a minimum of US $300,000 in pre-approved development area
- Invest US $250,000+ in government bonds for 5 to 7 years (Depending on family composition)
- Minimum investment of US $ 3.5 million in an approved enterprise project for one applicant, or a group investment of US $ 6 million for up to 6 qualified applicants
Citizenship: Direct citizenship & Passport within 4 to 6 months.
Benefits:
- Visa free travel to 100+ Countries including UK, Schengen Zone and Hong Kong
- No physical residency requirement
Eligible Family Members:
- Spouse
- Children under 25 (if they are current full-time students)
- Parents, above 65, if they are financially dependent on the applicant
- Inclusion of mentally or physically challenged dependent children and/or parents