The Caribbean citizenship-by-investment (CIP) market was reshaped in 2025 by an agreement between the United States and the OECS states to standardise pricing, restrict certain routes and introduce a shared scrutiny regime. Real estate and fund contribution thresholds rose, and enhanced vetting became the norm across the five CIP nations.
The headline result is a more credible product: Caribbean passports are now harder to obtain, better screened and correspondingly more respected by banks and border authorities. For legitimate applicants — those seeking genuine mobility and a well-regarded second citizenship — the recalibration is positive.
Applicants should expect fixed minimum contributions, rigorous due diligence from licensed agents, and mandatory interviews in many cases. Working with a licensed agent who understands the current rules is not optional; it is the difference between a clean application and months of avoidable delay.
We manage the end-to-end process — eligibility analysis, funds structuring, due diligence preparation, submissions and post-approval formalities — for families and individuals across the five Caribbean programmes. Write to us with your profile for an eligibility review.
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