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Citizenship by Investment Unit

The government office that receives, checks and decides citizenship by investment applications in several Caribbean countries.

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Also known as:CIUCIU

Definition

The government office that receives, checks and decides citizenship by investment applications in several Caribbean countries.

Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and St Kitts and Nevis each run their programme through a Citizenship by Investment Unit. Applications are filed through a locally licensed agent, never directly by the applicant.

The unit runs due diligence on the main applicant and adult family members and issues the approval that leads to a certificate of registration and a passport.

Where Citizenship by Investment Unit comes up

  • Programme

    St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship

    St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment: citizenship for qualifying investors from $250,000, typical processing of 45–60 days, visa-free access to 157 destinations and family inclusion.

  • Programme

    Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship

    Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment: citizenship for qualifying investors from $230,000, typical processing of 3–4 months, visa-free access to 151 destinations and family inclusion.

  • Programme

    Dominica Citizenship

    Dominica Citizenship by Investment: citizenship for qualifying investors from $200,000, typical processing of 2–3 months, visa-free access to 145 destinations and family inclusion.

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Plan your next step

Compare live programmes on eligibility, timelines and family rules, check where you qualify, then read the country guides before you book a paid 60-minute consultation.

  • Browse live programmes

    Residency and citizenship by investment programmes that are currently open, with the qualifying routes for each country.

  • Compare programmes

    See two or more programmes side by side: investment routes, processing stages, family inclusion and residence rules.

  • Check your eligibility

    Answer a few questions about your nationality, family and goals to see which programmes may fit.

  • Read the country guides

    Plain guides to each programme: requirements, documents, due diligence and the steps from application to approval.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see this term in practice?

Follow the related programme and guide links on this page to see how the term applies to live programmes.

Who can explain how this applies to me?

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What is investment migration?

Investment migration is the legal process of obtaining citizenship or residency in a foreign country through a qualifying financial contribution — such as a government fund donation, real estate purchase, or business investment. Programmes are offered by sovereign governments and are fully legal, internationally recognised, and increasingly common among UHNW and HNW individuals and families.

What is the difference between residency and citizenship by investment?

Residence by investment gives you the right to live in a country; citizenship by investment makes you a national with a passport and full civic rights.

Residence permits usually need renewing and may carry stay requirements, while citizenship is generally permanent. Many families combine the two to cover different needs.

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