The landscape of investment migration underwent a fundamental shift following the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) among the Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) jurisdictions. For high-net-worth investors, understanding these structural changes is essential for evaluating capital allocation, processing timelines, and long-term family security.
The $200,000 Minimum Investment Floor
Under the unified framework established across Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts & Nevis, participating nations committed to enforcing strict pricing floors. Discounted setups and unauthorized financing structures have been eliminated to preserve program integrity:
- Dominica: Entry threshold standardized at $200,000 for direct economic contributions.
- Antigua & Barbuda: Restructured minimum starting point at $230,000 for state funds.
- Grenada: Baseline investment anchored at $235,000 for single applicants.
- St. Kitts & Nevis: Maintained as the premium benchmark starting at $250,000.
Enhanced Vetting and Multi-Layered Due Diligence
Price standardization coincides with heightened regulatory oversight across all Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Units (CIUs). Mandatory interviews, enhanced source-of-funds verification, and strict third-party intelligence screening have been embedded into routine file submissions.
Strategic Portfolio Planning
While base contributions have adjusted upward, Caribbean passports continue to offer visa-free mobility across 140+ destinations, tax flexibility, and durable multi-generational security. Working directly with government-authorized advisors ensures applications navigate updated submission standards without unnecessary delays.