CARIBBEAN
CITIZENSHIP
BY INVESTMENT
PROGRAMMES
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Why Choose CCLEX
At CCLEX, we seek to provide holistic solutions in line with the needs of the individuals and families we encounter.
Equipped with over 20 years of experience in citizenship and residency matters, we strive to look beyond the surface
when selecting options for our people – and this is precisely the rationale behind our tailor-made approach. Besides
offering our full guidance throughout the process, we think you should be able to make an informed decision - by
comparing the benefits, requirements, eligibility criteria and the key elements of the process for your assessment.
Our team of specialised Citizenship lawyers is dedicated to providing sound citizenship law advice and cross-border
relocation assistance to private clients and high net worth individuals worldwide. Led by Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parker,
CCLEX’s Citizenship Law team is one of the most specialised immigration law practice in the field.
We have successfully represented individuals and families ranging from expatriate retirees, immigrants seeking
employment, entertainment and sports personalities to HNW individuals listed in Fortune lists.
We also provide practical relocation assistance ranging from transportation of movable effects to schooling, renting or
buying of property, obtainment of a driving licence and health insurance coverage
Country Highlights
ANTIGUA
AND
BARBUDA
ST KITTS
AND NEVIS
DOMINICA
SAINT LUCIA
GRENADA
COUNTRY
DOMINICA GRENADA ANTIGUA & BARBUDA SAINT KITTS & NEVIS SAINT LUCIA
Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship
Programme
by Investment by Investment by Investment by Investment by Investment
COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS
CAPITAL CITY Roseau St. George's St John's Basseterre Castries
Eastern Caribbean Time Eastern Caribbean Time Eastern Caribbean Time Eastern Caribbean Time Eastern Caribbean Time
TIME ZONE Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone
(UTC-04:00) (UTC-04:00) (UTC-04:00) (UTC-04:00) (UTC-04:00)
TOTAL AREA 750 km² 348.5 km² 442,6 km² 261 km² 617 km²
LANGUAGES English, French English, French English, Antiguan creole English English, French
CURRENCY ECD $ ECD $ ECD $ ECD $ ECD $
POPULATION 73,040 126,183 94,298 47,792 180,251
Tourism, Financial Ser-
MAIN INDUSTRY Tourism, Agriculture Tourism, Agriculture Tourism Tourism, Agriculture
vices
EU travel - EU travel - EU travel - EU travel - EU travel -
SCHENGEN/EU
Visa Free Visa Free Visa Free Visa Free Visa Free
Benefits of a Second Passport
COUNTRY
DOMINICA GRENADA ANTIGUA & BARBUDA SAINT KITTS & NEVIS SAINT LUCIA
Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship
Programme
by Investment by Investment by Investment by Investment by Investment
BENEFITS
Right to reside & work Right to reside & work in Right to reside & work Right to reside & work Right to reside & work
RIGHT TO RESIDE
in Dominica Grenada in Antigua & Barbuda in St Kitts & Nevis in St Lucia
TAX Favorable tax regime Favorable tax regime Favorable tax regime Favorable tax regime Favorable tax regime
Visa-free travel to EU Visa-free travel to EU Visa-free travel to EU Visa-free travel to EU Visa-free travel to EU
SCHENGEN/EU ACCESS
countries countries countries countries countries
Dual Citizenship Dual Citizenship Dual Citizenship Dual Citizenship Dual Citizenship
DUAL CITIZENSHIP
allowed allowed allowed allowed allowed
OATH REQUIRED Yes Yes Yes No Yes
TIME FOR PASSPORT 4-6 months 4-6 months 4-6 months 4-6 months 4-6 months
149 Visa-free 145 Visa-free destinations 150 Visa-free 167 Visa-free 138 Visa-free
VISA-FREE COUNTRIES destinations inc UK & EU, Russia & destinations destinations destinations
inc EU & China China inc UK & EU & Russia inc UK, EU & Russia inc UK & EU
• Most affordable • Possibility of E-2 visa • Most modern • Oldest • E-visa to Iran
option for single to the USA international Citizenship by • Possibility to
applicants • Visa-free entry to airport and hub Investment Invest in Gov.
KEY ADVANTAGES • Real estate can China • Most affordable Programme bonds or
be resold in 3-5 option for approved
years families Enterprise
Projects
BENEFITS
Tax
FAST PROCESS RIGHT TO RESIDE FAVORABLE DUAL-CITIZENSHIP VISA-FREE
& WORK TAX REGIME ALLOWED COUNTRIES
Eligibility Criteria
COUNTRY
DOMINICA GRENADA ANTIGUA & BARBUDA SAINT KITTS & NEVIS SAINT LUCIA
Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship
Programme
by Investment by Investment by Investment by Investment by Investment
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
EU/NON-EU EU & Non-EU EU & Non-EU EU & Non-EU EU & Non-EU EU & Non-EU
Afghanistan, Iran,
Russia, Belarus, Iran, Afghanistan,
Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Somalia, Russia, Belarus & Iran
INELIGIBLE NATIONALITIES North Iraq, Kurdistan, North Korea, Russia,
North Korea & Iran Yemen, Sudan,
Yemen & Sudan Belarus, Cuba & Iraq
Russia & Belarus
Contribution or Business Investment Contribution or Contribution or
Contribution or
INVESTMENT OPTIONS Property / Property or Property Property
Property
Contribution or Bonds
CURRENCY ECD $ ECD $ ECD $ ECD $ ECD $
$100,000 single $150,000 single $100,000 single $250,000 single $100,000 single
applicant applicant applicant applicant, applicant
$150,000 main $200,000 main $100,000 main $ 300,000 main $140,000 main
applicant & spouse applicant with up to 3 applicant up to 3 applicant with spouse, applicant with spouse
$175,000 applicant dependents additional dependents $ 350,000 main $150,000 main
with up to 3 $25,000 for any $125,000 main applicant with up to 3 applicant with spouse
CONTRIBUTION dependents additional dependent applicant with up to 4 dependents, and up to 2 additional
$25,000 for any qualifying dependents $ 50,000 for an dependents
additional dependent or more additional dependent $15,000 for any
<18, additional dependent
$ 75,000 or an
additional dependent
>18
GOVERNMENT BONDS N/A N/A N/A N/A USD $300,000
USD $220,000- USD $200,000- USD $400,000 or
REAL ESTATE USD $200,000 $400,000 USD $200,000
$350,000 $800,000
CAN SPOUSE JOIN? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CAN PARENTS JOIN? Yes > 65 yrs Yes Yes > 55 yrs Yes > 65 yrs Yes > 55 yrs
No Yes > 18 yrs Yes No Yes < 18 yrs
CAN SIBLINGS JOIN?
up to 30 yrs up to 30 yrs up to 30 yrs up to 25 yrs up to 30 yrs
CAN CHILDREN JOIN? (Including 30) (Not Including 30) (Including 30) (Including 25) (Not Including 30)
Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required
LANGUAGE TEST Not Required
New Spouse, children Permitted subject to extra New spouse, children
Permitted subject to under 16 and newborns government fees, $10,000 under the age of 16 Permitted subject to
CAN DEPENDENTS JOIN
extra government fees may be added within 12 for each child and newborns may be extra government fees
AFTER?
months under the age of 6, added at any time
$20,000 for children aged
6-17, and $50,000 for the
spouse
No physical stay No physical stay 5 Days in the first 5 No physical stay No physical stay
PHYSICAL RESIDENCE
requirement requirement years requirement requirement
MANDATORY INTERVIEW Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ELIGIBILITY
€
18+
MAIN APPLICANT: CONTRIBUTION GOOD CHARACTER HOME PURCHASE
MIN. AGE 18 YEARS Min. US$100,000+ AND HEALTH Min. US$200,000+
PROGRAMME APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Timeline
Engagement
1 MONTH
PREPARATION TIME
• Preparing supporting docs and
application file
Submit
Citizenship
Application
3-6 MONTHS
PROCESSING TIME
3-6
• The authorities review the MONTHS
application, source of funds and
carry our due diligence checks
In Principle
Approval
30 DAYS
COMPLIANCE TIME
• Remit the donation to the
Government Unit or
• Purchase of real estate/bonds
• Settle Government fees Naturalisation
Certificate
WHY WORK WITH US?
Success Rate: We’re lawyers: Dedicated global Our Ethos:
Problem Solving, Lawyer-client immigration law Small firm personal,
Integrity, Honesty privilege practice Big firm expertise
Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parker
Senior Partner
[email protected] cclex.com
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