IMIN The Caribbean and Vanuatu en

Citizenship  
by investment  
in the Caribbean  
and Vanuatu
6 programmes comparison
1
The overall benefits of the programmes
2
Investment options and processing times
3
Visa-free travel options
4
Non-refundable fund investments
5
Real estate investments
6
Alternative investment options
7
Citizenship for family members
8
Cost calculation for a family of 4
9
Expert opinion on investment programmes
11
Key features of each country
27 Contacts
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Overall programme benefits
Remote document processing Loyal requirements for applicants Minimum investment amount
You don't have to travel to submit the No language test or residency Depending on the country the amount  
documents and take the oath. Your required.
of non-refundable contribution - from $100,000,
passport can be delivered by courier   investments in real estate - from $200,000.
or you can pick it up at our office.
Freedom to travel Tax optimisation Business opportunities

Visa-free or simplified entry to 130+ No real estate, gift or inheritance As the countries are members of the British
countries, including the UK   tax. No tax on worldwide income.
Commonwealth of Nations and the Caribbean
and Schengen countries.
Community, the citizens can easier establish
companies and foreign bank accounts.
Citizenship for the whole family Relaxed lifestyle in tropics High level of confidentiality
Depending on the programme, Warm tropical climates   Information on new citizens is not published  
passports may be issued to spouses, and comfortable living conditions   in the public sources. Financial information  
adult children, parents, grandparents  are ideal safe havens for residential is also protected by law.
and siblings. and travel purposes.

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Investment options and processing times
Antigua and Barbuda Vanuatu Grenada Dominica Saint Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia
Region Caribbean Oceania Caribbean Caribbean Caribbean Caribbean
Programme start 2013 2017 2013 1993 1984 2015
Investment amount From $100,000 From $130,000 From $150,000 From $100,000 From $125,000 From $100,000
Investment options Non-refundable Non-refundable Non-refundable Non-refundable Non-refundable Non-refundable

contribution
contribution contribution
contribution
contribution
contribution
Real Estate
Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate
Real Estate
Contribution   Public Good   Bonds
to a university fund
Investment Option Business investment
Business Investment
Residency requirements 5 days within 5 years No No No No No
Terms of processing 3—6 months 1—3 months 4—6 months 2—6 months 2—6 months 4—6 months

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Freedom to travel around the world Visa-free or visa-at-the-airport travel for investors  
and family members.
Number of countries  
150+ 90+ 140+ 140+ 150+ 140+
with visa-free entry
Visa-free  
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Schengen Area
Visa-free entry  
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
to the UK
US B1/B2 10 years
Tourist Visa
US Business Visa   No No Yes No No No

E2 for 5 Years
Visa-free 
No No Yes Yes No No
China
Visa-free Hong Kong  

and Singapore

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Investment options
Non-refundable contribution — from $100,000
Property purchase — from $200,000
Special offer — $175,000

Investments in funds — from $100,000
Non-refundable contributions is an option for those who want to reduce expenses on obtaining second citizenship.
$100,000  $130,000   $150,000  $100,000   Until 30th June 2023 $100,000  

for a single applicant or   for one applicant
for one applicant
for one applicant
for one applicant
$125,000 
a family of up to 4 people
+$20,000  $200,000   +$50,000   for one applicant

$140,000  
$125,000  for a spouse
for a family of 4 people
for a spouse
for a married couple
$150,000 
for a family of more  
+$15,000   +$25,000   +$25,000  for a married couple
$150,000  
than 4 persons
for each child and parent
for each additional for each child
for a family of 4
+$10 000  
dependent
+$50,000  for a dependant under 18

+$15,000—25,000  
+$50,000   for each sibling between for additional family
+$20,000  
for each parent under   18-25 years old, a parent member
for a dependant over 18
55 years of age
Since 1st July 2023,  

+$75,000   Special offer the minimum investment
for each sibling
$175,000  amount will be $150,000
for a family of 4

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Investment in real estate - from $200,000
Antigua and Barbuda Grenada Dominica Saint Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia
Minimum investment $200,000  

$220,000 $200,000 $200,000   $200,000
amount
Minimum term   5 years 5 years 3 years 7 years 5 years

of ownership
Government fee   $30,000   $50,000   $25,000   $25,000  $30,000  

on real estate
for up to 4 family members

for family of up to 4
for a single applicant
for one applicant
for one applicant
+$15,000   +$25,000  $35,000  +$15,000  +$15,000  

for each additional family for children and parents  for a family of up to 4 for a spouse
for a spouse
member
over 55
people
+$10,000   +$10,000  
+$50,000   $50,000   for a dependant under 18
for parents and children  
for parents under 55
for a family of up to 6 +$15,000   over 18
+$75,000   people
for a dependant over 18
+$5,000  
for siblings
$70,000   for minor children
for a family of 7 or more
+$25,000  
for siblings under 18
+$50,000  
for siblings 18 to 25
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Alternative investment options
Antigua and Barbuda St. Lucia
Contribution to the University   Investment in non-interest-bearing Government Bonds

of the West Indies Fund
The investment amount doesn't depend on family composition
$150,000
Bonds purchase — $300,000 
Return on investments in 5 years
+$15,000  
for each additional family member
Administrative fee — $50,000  
Regardless of the number of applicants
Benefits Benefits
One person will have a possibility to study at the The investment is refunded in full at the end  
university for one year free of charge.
of the holding period.
Only Due Diligence fees are charged separately

processing fee is included to this amount.

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Participation of family members  
in the programme
Spouse
Children
Parents and grandparents
Siblings
Inheritance
Co-application at a later date

Who can participate in the programme
Spouce Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Children Under 30 years Under 25 years Under 30 years Under 30 years Under 30 years Under 30 years
Parents and From 55 years  From 55 years 

From 55 years old From 50 years Any age Any age
grandparents Parents only Parents only
Brothers and sisters Any age No Older than 18 years No Under 30 years Under 18 years
Inheritance No No Yes No Yes Yes
Co-application   Spouses, children under Children, parents   Only children born within Spouses, children, Spouses, children   For 5 years, any
at a later date 18 and parents — for 5 and spouses-to-be one year after investor was parents, siblings and parents dependant, after  
years only granted citizenship that only children  
and future spouses
Children over the age of 18, parents and grandparents must be financially dependent on the investor.
If children need constant care due to mental or physical disability, they can be included in the application regardless of age.
Siblings must not be married.

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Calculating the cost  
for a family of 4
For all countries including

all investment options
Calculating the cost for a family of 4
Husband, wife and two minor children
Depending on the country, the total amount

$152,800
Antigua and Barbuda includes additional costs: Due Diligence and bank
$252,800 verification fees, government fees for documents
processing and passports, bank charges, legal  
and other fees.
Vanuatu $185,387
Please note that local banks charge transaction

fees. These may add up to a total of $1,000  
$227,080
to $5,000.
Grenada
$297,080
$194,700
Dominica
$254,700
$185,374
Saint Kitts and Nevis
$274,894
$169,850
Saint Lucia
$274,850
$369,850

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Let's summarize
Elena Ruda
Chief Development
Officer in Immigrant
Invest, lawyer
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Which country to choose
If your budget is limited If you plan to live and work in the USA
Non-refundable contribution from $100,000 Grenada citizenship provides the opportunity to obtain
for one applicant an E2 investor visa.
Dominica Antigua and Barbuda Saint Lucia Grenada
If it`s important to return the investment If citizenship is needed urgently

Investing in real estate starting from $200,000 Citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis with urgency surcharge
with the possibility of selling after 3-5 years.
(2-3 months) or Vanuatu (1-3 months).
Government Bonds in St Lucia — return on

investments in 5 years
St. Kitts and Nevis Vanuatu
Grenada Saint Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia

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Key features of each program
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Antigua and Barbuda
Occupies two islands of the same name and several smaller
ones. The country is famous for its 365 luxurious beaches
with clear water. Well developed tourist infrastructure
attracts divers, surfers and sailing amateurs from all over
the world. English Harbour with Admiral Nelson's dockyard
is a major attraction.
Population
93,000
Languages
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar
Economy Tourism
www.immigrantinvest.com
Terms and conditions Why choose Antigua  
and Barbuda
Investment amount
From $100,000
Participation period
3—6 months
Visa-free travel to 150+ countries
Residency requirements 5 days in 5 years

Opportunity to apply for a 10 years B1/B2 tourist visa  
to the USA
Citizenship may be granted to the investor's   Regular flights to/from the USA and Europe
husband or wife, their children under 30, parents  

Large number of new development projects
and grandparents over 55 and siblings of any age.

One family member can study at the University of the West
Indies for one year free of charge
No tax on global income, capital gains, inheritance  

or gift tax
Country is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations  

Investment options and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
From $100,000 - non-refundable contribution  
to the National Development Fund
From $150,000 - contribution to the University of the Calculate the cost

West Indies Fund for a family of 6 or more
From $200,000 - purchase of real estate in approved

projects or co-investment
Download the programme guide

From $1,500,000 - business investment
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Vanuatu
Located in Oceania on an archipelago of 83 islands
stretching on 1,300 km. A tropical country with the clearest
ocean, white-sandy beaches and coral reefs is perfect for
weddings. Vanuatu is one of the top five happiest countries
in the world.
Population
299,000
Languages
English, French, Bislama
Currency
Vanuatu Vatu
Economy Agriculture, Tourism
Terms and conditions Why choose Vanuatu
Investment amount
From $130,000
Visa free travel to 90+ countries
1—2 months
Opportunity to apply for B1/B2 tourist visa  
in the US for 5 years
Residency requirements No
Commonwealth of Nations member country
Citizenship can be also obtained by the investor's No tax on global income, capital gains, inheritance  
husband or wife, their children up to 25 years old, and gift tax. Developed offshore zone
parents and grandparents over 50 years old.

Fastest processing time of 1-2 months
Loyal verification and minimum documentation
Investment options
Calculate the cost
From $130,000 - non-refundable
contribution to the government fund
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Grenada
Occupies a large island of the same name and several
smaller ones. The island's hidden beaches, coral reefs and
virgin rainforests attract tourists. Grenada is known as the
'island of spices' for its large plantations of spice plants -
the country's flag even features a nutmeg.
Population
113,000
Languages
English
Currency
Economy Tourism and Agriculture
Terms and conditions Why Grenada is the right choice
Investment amount
From $150,000
4—6 months
Visa-free travel to China
Residency requirements No Opportunity to obtain an E-2 business visa to the USA  
for 5 years for the investor's entire family
Citizenship can be also obtained by the investor's The country is a member of the British Commonwealth  
spouse, their children up to 30 years of age, parents   of Nations and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
and grandparents and 18 years old and older siblings.

and gift tax. Developed offshore zone
Investment options
From $150,000 — non-refundable contribution  
to the National Transformation Fund
From $220,000 — purchase of real estate   Calculate the cost
in approved projects
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Dominica
Occupies a mountainous island with several extinct
volcanoes. It's a natural realm, protected by UNESCO:
almost the entire island is covered by rainforests, while
geysers and hot lakes remind of its volcanic origins.
Ecotourism is booming, with a 185km-long walking  

route running across the island.
Population
72,000
Languages
English
Currency
Economy Ecotourism and agriculture
Terms and conditions Why choose Dominica
Investment amount
From $100,000
2—6 months
Opportunity to apply for a B1/B2 10 years tourist  
visa to the USA
Property can be sold already after 3 years
Belongs to the Commonwealth of Nations and the  

Citizenship can be also obtained by the investor's
Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
spouse, their children up to 30 years of age 
and parents and grandparents of any age

and gift tax. Developed offshore zone
Investment options
From $100,000 - non-refundable contribution
to the Economy Diversification Fund
From $200,000 - buying real estate

Calculate the cost
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Unites two islands separated by a strait. The smallest

country in the Western Hemisphere has a rich history -
it was an outpost of the British Empire in the
Caribbean. Now cosmopolitans are attracted by the
developed infrastructure, clean bays, wide beaches and
coral reefs.
Population
50,000
Languages
English
Currency
Economy Tourism
Terms and conditions Why choose Saint Kitts  
and Nevis
Investment amount
From $125,000
2—6 months
Opportunity to apply for a 10 years B1/B2 tourist visa  
to the USA
Citizenship can also be obtained by the investor's spouse, The ability to speed up the application review process  
their children up to 30 years of age, parents up to 55

(60 days) for an additional fee
years of age and siblings up to 30 years of age.
Country is a member of the British Commonwealth  
of Nations and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
No tax on global income, capital gains, inheritance and gift tax.
Developed offshore zone
The oldest programme in existence since 1984
Investment options
From $125,000 - non-refundable contribution to the
Sustainable Development Fund
From $200,000 — purchase of shares in real estate Calculate the cost
projects
From $400,000 — purchase of a house
From $175,000 — Public Good Investment Option

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Saint Lucia
Located on an island of volcanic origin. The Piton Mountain

Range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The island is famous for its volcanic sand beaches, great

diving reefs off the coast, luxurious resorts  
and fishing villages.
Population
182,000
Languages
English
Currency
Economy Tourism
Terms and conditions Why choose  
Saint Lucia
Investment amount
From 100 000 $
3—4 months
Opportunity to apply for B1/B2 tourist visa  
to the USA for 10 years
Citizenship can also be obtained by the investor's Commonwealth of Nations & Caribbean  
husband or wife, their children under 30, parents and

Community (CARICOM)
grandparents over 55 and siblings under 18.
and gift tax. Developed offshore area
Investment options
From $100,000 — non-refundable contribution  
to the National Economic Fund
From $200,000 — purchase of real estate

Calculate the cost
From $300,000 — purchase of bonds
From $3,500,000 — business investment
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We will offer personalised solutions
at the meeting in our office or online
Elena Verevochkina Austria,   Cyprus,   Grenada,  

Vienna Limassol Grenville
Head of International Sales
+43 (664) 126-04-72
+43 (670) 308-25-71
Immigrant Invest  
Department
office@imin.pro cyprus@imin.pro Caribbean Ltd
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Region Caribbean Oceania Caribbean Caribbean Caribbean Caribbean

Programme start 2013 2017 2013 1993 1984 2015

Investment options Non-refundable Non-refundable Non-refundable Non-refundable Non-refundable Non-refundable

Contribution Public Good Bonds

Residency requirements 5 days within 5 years No No No No No

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US Business Visa No No Yes No No No

Visa-free Hong Kong

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Property purchase — from $200,000

Special offer — $175,000

$100,000 $130,000 $150,000 $100,000 Until 30th June 2023 $100,000

+$20,000 $200,000 +$50,000 for one applicant

+$50,000 for a dependant under 18

for a dependant over 18

Since 1st July 2023,

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Minimum investment $200,000

Minimum term 5 years 5 years 3 years 7 years 5 years

Government fee $30,000 $50,000 $25,000 $25,000 $30,000

for up to 4 family members

+$15,000 +$25,000 $35,000 +$15,000 +$15,000

for a family of 7 or more

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Antigua and Barbuda St. Lucia

Contribution to the University Investment in non-interest-bearing Government Bonds

Only Due Diligence fees are charged separately

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Parents and grandparents

Co-application at a later date

Spouce Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Parents and From 55 years From 55 years

Inheritance No No Yes No Yes Yes

Siblings must not be married.

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For all countries including

Depending on the country, the total amount

Please note that local banks charge transaction

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Dominica Antigua and Barbuda Saint Lucia Grenada

If it`s important to return the investment If citizenship is needed urgently

Government Bonds in St Lucia — return on

Grenada Saint Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia

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Visa-free travel to 150+ countries

Residency requirements 5 days in 5 years

husband or wife, their children under 30, parents

and grandparents over 55 and siblings of any age.

No tax on global income, capital gains, inheritance

Country is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations

From $150,000 - contribution to the University of the Calculate the cost

From $200,000 - purchase of real estate in approved

Download the programme guide

Economy Agriculture, Tourism

in the US for 5 years

Commonwealth of Nations member country

parents and grandparents over 50 years old.

Loyal verification and minimum documentation

Citizenship  

Contribution   Public Good   Bonds

US Business Visa   No No Yes No No No

Visa-free Hong Kong  

$100,000  $130,000   $150,000  $100,000   Until 30th June 2023 $100,000  

+$20,000  $200,000   +$50,000   for one applicant

+$50,000  for a dependant under 18

Since 1st July 2023,  

Minimum investment $200,000  

Minimum term   5 years 5 years 3 years 7 years 5 years

Government fee   $30,000   $50,000   $25,000   $25,000  $30,000  

+$15,000   +$25,000  $35,000  +$15,000  +$15,000  

Contribution to the University   Investment in non-interest-bearing Government Bonds

Parents and From 55 years  From 55 years 

husband or wife, their children under 30, parents  

No tax on global income, capital gains, inheritance  

Country is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations  

Residency requirements No Opportunity to obtain an E-2 business visa to the USA  

From $220,000 — purchase of real estate   Calculate the cost

Ecotourism is booming, with a 185km-long walking  

Belongs to the Commonwealth of Nations and the  

spouse, their children up to 30 years of age 

Country is a member of the British Commonwealth  

No tax on global income, capital gains, inheritance  

Elena Verevochkina Austria,   Cyprus,   Grenada,  

Malta,   Portugal,   Turkey,  