Introduction
IMM GROUP · EST. 2005
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment
Second citizenship · Investment from US$200,000 · Visa-free travel to up to 157 countries
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Overview
Caribbean citizenship
by investment programs
IMM Group advises on 4 programs for investors and their families, in 2 groups: direct citizenship by investment (Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Grenada) and residence by investment (Curaçao, with a potential pathway to Dutch citizenship).
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A Citizenship by investment
Caribbean citizenship by investment
(Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, Grenada)
Caribbean citizenship by investment lets your whole family obtain citizenship and passports directly, through a government fund contribution or an approved real estate investment, with no residence requirement.
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01 Group A · Option 01
Dominica Citizenship
Investment
From US$200,000
Outcome
Citizenship + visa-free travel
144 countries
Processing time
8 – 10
months
Investment options (choose 1)
- Contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF): US$200,000 for a single applicant or US$250,000 for a family of 4
- Approved real estate investment of at least US$200,000, held for 3 years (featured project: Secret Bay resort)
Eligible family members (3 generations)
- Spouse
- Children with no age limit (those over 28 must be unmarried and dependent)
- Parents over 65 and grandparents, on either the main applicant's or the spouse's side
Key benefits
Visa-free travel to 143 countries, including the Schengen Area and other European countries
For non-resident citizens: no tax on worldwide income and no inheritance tax
No residence, education, or language requirements
Ranked the top citizenship by investment program for 4 consecutive years (2017–2020) in the CBI Index, published by the Financial Times' PWM magazine
Shortest real estate holding period: the property may be resold after 3 years (compared with 5–7 years for other programs)
Dual citizenship permitted
Limitations to consider
Not eligible for the U.S. E-2 visa
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02 Group A · Option 02
St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship
Investment
From US$250,000
Family of 4
Outcome
Citizenship + visa-free travel
155 countries and territories
Processing time
10 – 12
months
Visa-free access to 155 countries and territories
Including the Schengen Area and other European countries, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Hong Kong, and more
Investment options (choose 1)
- Non-refundable Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) of US$250,000 for the main applicant or a family of up to 4
- Approved real estate investment of at least US$325,000, held for 7 years (featured project: Park Hyatt St. Kitts, a 5-star hotel operating since 2017)
Eligible family members (3 generations)
- Spouse
- Unmarried, financially dependent children under 30
- Parents and grandparents over 55, on either the main applicant's or the spouse's side
Key benefits
The strongest passport among the Caribbean citizenship by investment programs, ranked 19th in the world (2026)
Visa-free access to 155 countries (including the Schengen Area, the UK, South Korea, and Hong Kong)
For non-resident citizens: no tax on worldwide income and no inheritance tax
No residence requirement to maintain citizenship; dual citizenship permitted
Limitations to consider
Not eligible for the U.S. E-2 visa
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03 Group A · Option 03
Grenada Citizenship
Investment
From US$235,000
Family of 4
Outcome
Citizenship + visa-free travel
147 countries
Processing time
13 – 15
months
Key advantage
Eligible to apply for a U.S. E-2 visa after 3 years of domicile in Grenada.
Investment options (choose 1)
- Contribution to the National Transformation Fund (NTF) of at least US$235,000 (family of 4)
- Approved real estate investment of at least US$270,000, held for 5 years (featured project: InterContinental Grenada Resort, a 5-star hotel)
Eligible family members (3 generations plus siblings)
- Spouse
- Unmarried, financially dependent children under 30
- Parents over 55 (no dependency requirement) and grandparents, on either the main applicant's or the spouse's side
- Siblings aged 18 or older (unmarried and financially dependent)
Key benefits
Visa-free access to 147 countries (including the Schengen Area, other European countries, and the UK)
Key advantage: eligibility to apply for a U.S. E-2 visa after 3 years of domicile in Grenada
For non-resident citizens, no tax on worldwide income; no residence requirement to maintain citizenship
Siblings may be included with no upper age limit
Real estate can be resold to a subsequent investor; dual citizenship permitted
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B Residence by investment
Caribbean residency by investment
Invest to obtain a residence permit in Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean territory, with a potential pathway to Dutch (EU) citizenship after 5 years.
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04 Group B · Option 04
Curaçao Residence by Investment
Potential pathway to Dutch (EU) citizenship
Investment
From US$280,000
Outcome
Residence in Curaçao
a Dutch Caribbean territory
Processing time
3 – 6
months
Pathway
Eligibility to apply for Dutch naturalization after 5 years; if granted, Dutch citizenship carries the rights of an EU citizen.
Investment options (choose 1)
- Real estate in Curaçao
- Business investment or shares in a local company
- Companies listed on the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange (DCSX)
- A combination of the above
Key benefits
Your whole family can live in Curaçao and come and go freely
After 5 years, a potential pathway to Dutch citizenship; Dutch citizens are free to live in any of the 27 EU countries
The Dutch passport ranks in the world's top 4, with visa-free access to 188 countries
Advantages
Only 1 day in Curaçao per year required to maintain the permit
Short processing time of 3–6 months; a wide range of investment options
Limitations to consider
Citizenship is not granted immediately (residence permit only)
Dutch naturalization requires 9 months of residence per year for 5 years, plus a Dutch language exam
Travel to Curaçao can be inconvenient from some regions; permanent residence requires a significantly higher investment of US$838,000
Summary
Caribbean citizenship by investment
comparison
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Please note
IMM Group advises on investment-based citizenship and residence programs only. We do not advise on overseas labor placement, skilled worker, or unskilled worker categories.
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Why choose IMM Group?
Since 2005, IMM Group has pioneered investment migration and Caribbean citizenship advisory for investors in Vietnam.
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21+ years of experience
- More than two decades of international investment migration advisory
- 625+ investment migration cases successfully completed
- 2,500+ visas granted to client families
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Licensed by Caribbean governments
- The first and only Vietnamese company licensed as an authorized agent by Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Dominica
- Direct advisory and case handling for citizenship by investment applications
- Working directly with government agencies, with fewer intermediaries and greater confidentiality
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Citizenship by investment (CBI) specialists
- In-depth knowledge of the Dominica, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Grenada citizenship programs
- We also advise on Curaçao residence
- Guidance on choosing your investment route: a government fund contribution or approved real estate
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Rigorous due diligence preparation
- Support in preparing due diligence documentation
- Documenting the lawful source of funds in line with each country's requirements
- Advisors certified by the Investment Migration Council (IMC)
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A long-term commitment
- We put our clients' interests ahead of our own
- High standards of client confidentiality, with NDAs signed on request
- Fee refunds in the event of circumstances beyond our control, as set out in your contract
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Giving back: the Be Better Foundation
- Since 2025, IMM Group has officially operated as a nonprofit enterprise
- IMM Group commits at least 51% of its annual profits to the Be Better Foundation
- The foundation helps disadvantaged students continue their education and change their futures
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Years of experience
625+
Successful cases
2.500+
Visas granted
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