The Caribbean nations have led the world in their highly innovative investment options with originating the multi-billion dollar investment immigration industry. When the two-island federation of St. Kitts & Nevis received its independence from the United Kingdom in 1983 and within 1984, the nation launched the first ever citizenship-by-investment program (CBI) to attract much-needed foreign investments into the country. Shortly after, neighboring country the Common Wealth of Dominica launched a similar investment option to grant foreigner its passport. Soon, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, and St. Lucia activated their own CBI programs.
Investment immigration, also known as citizenship-by-investment, are government-approved programs offering the rich and the richest the opportunity to invest money into real estate, business, government bonds, or donate directly to the government – and acquire a new nationality. The concept of traveling freely or to expand businesses without boundaries grew trending amongst multimillionaires, the ultra-rich, as well as the new rich. Asian affluent became attracted to this relative concept- causing a new wave of interests in investing for a Caribbean passport.
Here are top real-estate driven investment projects one can invest in exchange of a new passport, a lifetime citizenship, and a globe-trotting lifestyle.
- Kitts & Nevis
The oldest, most trusted and successful CBI program offers a government-approved development such as Royal St. Kitts, starting at USD $420,000.
Royal St. Kitts was established in 1983, and was one of the first major hotels built to welcome prestigious locals and tourists. The 18-acre resort on a private lake near North Frigate Bay Beach boasts investment security with capital investment can be recovered after 5 years. Investors can reside at their property, rent out, or both!
St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to over 170 countries including the Schengen area, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many more.
- Dominica
Dominica’s CBI program offers applicants two potential routes to acquiring citizenship: making a non-refundable contribution to its government fund for USD $100,000 or purchasing a government-approved real estate property such as Cabrits Resort Kimpinski Dominica ($220,000 USD).
Cabrits Resort Kempinski Dominica is 5-star luxury hotel located on the picturesque white sand beach of Douglas Bay, designed to maintain a natural balance between land and sea with a modern contemporary design.
To enjoy Dominican citizenship is also to obtain tax-free status for applicants and their direct dependents and visa-free travel to over 135 countries, including the Schengen countries, Brazil, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, and etc. Better yet, the CBI program doesn’t require education, management experience, or language requirements of the investing applicant.
- Grenada
Grenada CBI program requires either making a contribution to the Grenada National Transformation Fund, or purchasing government-approved real estate projects ($350,000 USD) and holding it for at least five years.;
Hideaway Grenada True Blue is a 45 fully furnished luxury-suite condominium units equipped with restaurant facilities ready to be rented. The project is located next to the renowned St. Georges University School of Medicine with high rental and occupancy rates all year round. The only project to offer a guaranteed buy-back option, Hideaway also provides investors annual return as well as rental management.
Kimpton Kawana Bay is a 5-star resort in an idyllic world-famous Grand Anse beach, a part of the InterContinental Hotels Group of companies. There’s no annual fee and rental income based on a revenue sharing program. Better yet, investors are entitled to 1-2 weeks of complimentary personal use per year!
A Grenadian passport holder also enjoys visa-free travel to over 140 countries including China, UAE, China, Russia, the UK, and the Schengen Area.
- Antigua and Barbuda
Known for its mix of reef-lined beaches, rainforests and resorts, Tamarind Hills of Antigua and Barbuda offers a full facilities luxury complex of beachfront villas, oceanfront homes, and high-end apartments located only 25 minutes from the international airport. With full ownership starting at USD 200,000 and eligibility for a lifetime Antigua and Barbuda citizenship, investor must maintain the investment for at least 5 years. The Antigua and Barbuda passport also allows greater travel mobility because of its visa-free entry feature to over 145 countries, including the Schengen area and the United Kingdom.
“Investors worldwide – for instance, China, Vietnam, Russia, the Middle East, and increasingly Africa- have become more familiar with the advantages of holding a strong passport,” commented Mr. Bastien Trelcat, Managing Partner South-East Asia Harvey Law Group, “More South-East Asian investors are becoming more aware of investment immigration programs. While a cheaper donation investment option is available, most Asians prefer to buy shares in branded-hotel or resort projects to make the most of their investment, as well as the credibility of the project.
The Caribbean programs do not require an investor to fly to the Caribbean for the processing. They also waive interviews, residency requirements, and tax on worldwide income. However, one can insist and make it an excuse to explore the romantic paradise’s quiet beaches and lush mountain forests,” added Bastien.
Harvey Law Group (HLG) is a multinational law firm specializing in corporate and investment immigration, with a worldwide reputation for representing high-profile clients and corporations. HLG was awarded the Immigration Law Firm of The Year at the Annual Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards in 2014 and 2017. As Asia’s pioneer within the CBI industry, HLG has notably been offering immigration services for over 26 years.
HLG is headquartered in Hong Kong, with 19 offices worldwide including Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Philippines. Currently, HLG offers citizenship-by-investment programs to 23 countries and counting.
For further inquiries or investment immigration program opportunities, please contact HLG Managing Partner, Mr. Bastien Trelcat, [email protected] or Ms. Krittiya Keeratiyut, Office Director [email protected]
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