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Caribbean CBI.
The harmonised Caribbean five — ranked by what actually differentiates them post-MoA.
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Countries5
From$200K
Fastest route4 mo
Top visa-free186
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Why these programmes
Best for caribbean
Post-harmonisation, the five operative Caribbean CBI programmes share a USD 200K minimum donation and a converged framework. Differentiation now sits in second-order factors: visa-free reach, family inclusion rules, banking acceptance, and processing speed. St. Kitts retains the brand-recognition lead as the world's oldest CBI. Antigua wins per-head economics for families. Dominica leads on processing speed and lowest total cost. Grenada offers a unique US E-2 treaty advantage. St. Lucia is the newest and least-tested. The list below ranks these by overall reach + recognition.
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Top picks
5 programmes ranked for caribbean
1
St. Kitts & Nevis
Min. Investment
$250,000
Processing
120–180 days
Visa-Free
157 countries
Family
Included
Editor pick: World's oldest and most-recognised Caribbean CBI. Strongest banking acceptance; best brand for institutional reception.
2
Antigua & Barbuda
Min. Investment
$230,000
Processing
3–4 months
Visa-Free
151 countries
Family
Included
Editor pick: Best per-head family economics + sibling inclusion. 5-day-in-5-years residency is the only catch.
3
Dominica
Min. Investment
$200,000
Processing
3–4 months
Visa-Free
145 countries
Family
Included
Editor pick: Cheapest total cost + fastest processing. Strong family rules.
4
Malta
Min. Investment
Closed (2025)
Processing
12–14 months
Visa-Free
186 countries
Family
Included
5
Portugal
Min. Investment
€500,000
Processing
6–8 months
Visa-Free
186 countries
Family
Included
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Frequently asked questions
Are the five harmonised programmes really the same?
No — they share the USD 200K minimum donation but differ on family rules, visa-free reach (157→145), processing speed, and banking acceptance. The harmonisation is on price, not on substance.
Which Caribbean CBI has the best US relationship?
Grenada — its E-2 treaty status with the US is unique among Caribbean CBI passports and lets holders apply for US business-investor visas.
Can I get a Caribbean passport in under 60 days?
Not under the harmonised framework — the published windows are 2–4 months for clean files. Vanuatu remains the only sub-60-day operative programme.
How does Caribbean banking acceptance compare to Malta?
Materially weaker. Malta's passport opens Western banking with minimal additional KYC; Caribbean passports often require additional documentation. Plan banking strategy alongside the application.
Why is a programme missing from this list?
A programme only appears if it meets the criterion for this list and is currently active. Closed or suspended programmes are removed automatically.
Can I see the full details for each programme?
Yes. Every card links to the programme page with qualifying routes, eligibility, family rules, timelines and the latest changes.
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