Citizenship by investment — economic citizenship programmes
Citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programmes grant full citizenship in exchange for a government-approved fund contribution, approved real-estate purchase, or enterprise investment. The Eastern Caribbean states (St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Lucia) run the best-known programmes, bound since 2024 by a shared CARICOM minimum-price agreement (a US$200,000 floor). This is general information, not an endorsement: programmes, prices, and visa-free access change, and every application must go through a government-licensed agent.
Typical characteristics
- Grants citizenship directly, rather than a residence permit.
- Options usually include a non-refundable fund contribution, approved real estate, or an enterprise investment.
- The Caribbean programmes share a minimum US$200,000 price floor under the March 2024 CARICOM agreement.
- Mandatory due-diligence checks apply, and applications must be filed through a government-licensed agent.
What citizenship by investment visa routes does Visa Atlas cover?
Visa Atlas covers 17 citizenship by investment routes across 7 destinations. Routes that grant citizenship (not residence) in exchange for a qualifying economic contribution.
Verified against Government of St Kitts and Nevis on 1 June 2026.
Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis(3 routes)
St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Sustainable Island State Contribution
For people who want to become a citizen of St Kitts and Nevis by making a one-time, non-refundable contribution to the government, rather than buying property. This is the country's main donation route.
St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Approved Real Estate
For people who would rather own an asset than make a donation: you buy into a government-approved property development in St Kitts and Nevis and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Public Benefit Option
For people who want citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis by backing an approved national project - such as infrastructure or development works - through a unit in a public-benefit scheme.
Antigua and Barbuda(4 routes)
Antigua and Barbuda CBI - National Development Fund
For people who want citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by making a one-time, non-refundable donation to the National Development Fund, rather than buying property or a business. This is the most popular route.
Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Approved Real Estate
For people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Antigua and Barbuda and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
Antigua and Barbuda CBI - University of the West Indies Fund
For larger families seeking citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda: a donation route designed for bigger households that also helps fund the University of the West Indies and can include a tuition scholarship for one family member.
Antigua and Barbuda CBI - Business Investment
For entrepreneurs who want citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by investing in an approved business - either alone or jointly with other approved applicants in a larger venture.
Commonwealth of Dominica(2 routes)
Dominica CBI - Economic Diversification Fund
For people who want citizenship of Dominica by making a one-time, non-refundable contribution to a national fund, rather than buying property. This is Dominica's main donation route.
Dominica CBI - Approved Real Estate
For people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Dominica and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
Grenada(2 routes)
Grenada CBI - National Transformation Fund
For people who want citizenship of Grenada by making a one-time, non-refundable contribution to a national fund, rather than buying property. This is Grenada's main donation route.
Grenada CBI - Approved Real Estate
For people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Grenada and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
Saint Lucia(4 routes)
Saint Lucia CBI - National Economic Fund
For people who want citizenship of Saint Lucia by making a one-time, non-refundable contribution to a national fund, rather than buying property or bonds. This is Saint Lucia's main donation route.
Saint Lucia CBI - Government Bonds
For people who want citizenship of Saint Lucia by buying government bonds that they hold for a fixed period - an option where the capital is intended to be returned at the end, unlike a donation.
Saint Lucia CBI - Approved Real Estate
For people who would rather own an asset than donate: you buy into a government-approved property development in Saint Lucia and, in return, you and your family can apply for citizenship.
Saint Lucia CBI - Enterprise Project
For investors who want citizenship of Saint Lucia by backing an approved enterprise project that creates local jobs - either alone or jointly with other approved applicants in a larger venture.
Republic of El Salvador(1 route)
Republic of Vanuatu(1 route)
Frequently asked questions
How many citizenship by investment visa routes are there across these destinations?+
We cover 17 citizenship by investment routes across 7 of our 233 destinations. Routes that grant citizenship (not residence) in exchange for a qualifying economic contribution.
Which countries offer citizenship by investment visas?+
Among our destinations, Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Republic of El Salvador, Republic of Vanuatu have citizenship by investment routes. Open any country group above for its specific routes and official sources.