BRITISH COMMONWEALTH PASSPORTS

Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua & Barbuda is a sovereign two-island state in the Eastern Caribbean. Having gained independence from Britain in 1981, it is now a British Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state and English as the official language. The country is a constitutional monarchy with a Westminster style parliamentary system of government. The legal system is based on English Common Law with the Privy Council in London serving as the highest court of appeal. With 365 beautiful white sand beaches, one for every day of the year, it is a luxury tourist destination, a world-class yachting location, and a second home to international celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Giorgio Armani. Antigua enjoys excellent air links to Europe and North America including regular direct flights to London (8h ), New York (4h), and Miami (3h). Due to the outstanding natural beauty and good connectivity, tourism is the key driver of the economy. The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Programme was established by the government in 2013 and allows for citizenship to be granted in exchange for a significant economic contribution by means of investment or donation.

Citizenship Benefits

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 151 countries and territories incl. Europe's Schengen Area, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia, Brazil, South Africa
British Commonwealth passport: certain privileges in the UK and other member states - consular assistance, right to vote, scholarship access etc.
CARICOM passport: right to work and live in 12 member states of The Caribbean Community
Luxury second home destination and attractive lifestyle
Tax-free country with no personal income tax. Tax concessions for qualifying companies

PROGRAMME'S STRENGthS

The most cost-effective citizenship solution for families: from USD 192,000 incl. all fees for a family of six (USD 32,000 per person)
Approvals normally granted within 4 months
Option to include a spouse, children, parents, grandparents and parents-in-law
No visit required during the application process - complete process can be conducted remotely
Minimal physical presence requirement: 5 days in the first 5 years
Applicants' names not disclosed
Dual citizenship allowed
Reasonable documentary requirements

Option 1 - Donation

USD 100,000 donation to The National Development Fund

Option 2 - Investment

USD 200,000 investment in real estate for 5 years

St. Lucia

St. Lucia is a beautiful island and a sovereign state located in the Lesser Antilles region of the Eastern Caribbean. Following its independence from Britain in 1979, St. Lucia became an independent nation within The British Commonwealth. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state represented locally by a Governor-General who is appointed on the advice of St. Lucian government. This English-speaking country has a Westminster style parliamentary form of government with its legal system based on the English Common Law. The spectacular natural landscape of palm-fringed beaches, emerald green rainforests and the majestic Piton Mountains earned it the title of the most beautiful Caribbean island and a leading honeymoon destination. The economy is based on tourism and a diverse manufacturing sector. The island is well connected to Europe and North America through regular direct flights to London (8h), New York (4h30m), and Miami (3h30m). The St. Lucia Citizenship-by-Investment Programme was established in 2015 under the regulations of the Citizenship by Investment Act 2015 making it the youngest but a very well-positioned programme with a range of investment and donation options available to qualify for a passport.

CITIZENSHIP BENEFITS

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 146 countries and territories incl. Europe's Schengen Area, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore
British Commonwealth passport: certain privileges in the UK and other member states - consular assistance, right to vote, scholarship access etc.
CARICOM passport: the right to work and live in 12 member states of The Caribbean Community
Luxury second home destination and attractive lifestyle
No taxes for non-residents (if no income is earned in St. Lucia). Tax concessions for qualifying companies

PROGRAMME'S STRENGTHS

The most cost-effective citizenship solution for single applicants: from USD 135,000 incl. all fees
Approvals normally granted within 3 months
Option to include a spouse, children and parents
No additional donation for newborn children in the first five years
No visit required during the application process - complete process can be conducted remotely
No physical presence requirement
Applicants' names not disclosed
Dual citizenship allowed
Reasonable documentary requirements
Fully recoverable investment option available

Option 1 - Donation

USD 100,000 donation to The National Economic Fund

Option 2 - investment

USD 250,000 investment in government bonds for 5 years

GrEnada

Grenada is an independent English-speaking country consisting of seven islands in the South Eastern Caribbean. It gained independence from Britain in 1974, however, Queen Elizabeth II has remained the head of state giving it the status of a British Commonwealth Realm. The legal system is based on English Common Law with Her Majesty's Privy Council in London serving as the highest court of appeal. Known as the "Isle of Spice", this beautiful country of tropical forests, waterfalls and sandy beaches is connected to the world via London (8h30m), New York (5h), and Miami (3h30m). Grenada has a small but open tourism- and agriculture-based economy with nutmeg being the principal export crop. The Grenada Citizenship-by-Investment Programme was relaunched in 2013 with the passing of the Citizenship-by-Investment Act 2013 and offers an opportunity to become a Grenadian citizen in exchange for a real estate investment or a donation towards the National Transformation Fund.

CITIZENSHIP BENEFITS

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 143 countries and territories incl. Europe's Schengen Area, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Russia, Brazil
British Commonwealth passport: certain privileges in the UK and other member states - consular assistance, right to vote, scholarship access etc.
CARICOM passport: right to work and live in 12 member states of the Caribbean Community
Luxury second home destination and attractive lifestyle
No taxes for non-residents (if no income is earned in Grenada)
St George's University (USA) campus
E-2 Visa Treaty with the USA: allows citizens to apply for a USA investor visa and obtain a USA residency in just 3 months

PROGRAMME'S STRENGTHS

Reasonable cost: from USD 246,000 incl. all fees for a family of four ( USD 61,500 per person)
Approvals normally granted within 4 months
Option to include a spouse, children, parents, grandparents and siblings; no need to demonstrate dependency
Citizenship transferable to new spouses and future generations with no extra donation
No visit required during the application process - complete process can be conducted remotely
No physical presence requirement
Applicants' names not disclosed
Dual citizenship allowed
Reasonable documentary requirements

option 1 - donation

USD 150,000 donation to The National Transformation Fund

option 2 - investment

USD 220,000 investment in real estate for 5 years

ST. Kitts & nevis

St. Kitts and Nevis is a two-island sovereign state and an exclusive English-speaking Caribbean destination. Once known as the “Mother Colony of the West Indies", the country gained independence from the United Kingdom only in 1983 and chose to maintain links with its colonial past by keeping the British monarch Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state giving the country the status of a British Commonwealth Realm. It is a modern nation with a well-functioning Westminster style parliamentary system of government and the legal system based on the English Common Law. St. Kitts features a dramatic landscape of green volcanic hills, silver-grey beaches and tranquil waters of the Caribbean. In addition to tourism, the country has a thriving well-regulated financial services sector. An international airport connects the islands to London (8h), New York (4h), and Miami (3h). Since 1984, The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Act has allowed foreign investors to acquire citizenship through investment or donation, making it the first, the oldest and the best-established citizenship-by-investment programme in the world.

CITIZENSHIP BENEFITS

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 156 countries and territories incl. Europe's Schengen Area, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia, Brazil, Turkey
British Commonwealth passport: certain privileges in the UK and other member states - consular assistance, right to vote, scholarship access etc.
CARICOM passport: right to work and live in 12 member countries of The Caribbean Community
Exclusive second home destination and attractive lifestyle
Tax-free country with no personal income tax. Tax concessions for qualifying companies

PROGRAMME'S STRENGTHS

Reasonable cost: from USD 233,000 incl. all fees for a family of four (USD 58,250 per person)
Approvals normally granted within 4 months; fast-track option (60 days guaranteed) available for an extra fee - the fastest way to obtain a second passport
Option to include a spouse, children, parents and grandparents
No visit required during the application process - complete process can be conducted remotely
No physical presence requirement
Applicants' names not disclosed
Dual citizenship allowed
Reasonable documentary requirements

option 1 - Donation

USD 150,000 donation to The Sustainable Growth Fund

option 2 - investment

USD 200,000 investment in real estate for 7 years