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Best Citizenship by Investment: questions and answers
What is the cheapest citizenship by investment?
Among the established Caribbean programmes, Dominica's government contribution starts at USD 200,000. Vanuatu is cheaper, from about USD 130,000 according to advisers, but it lost visa-free travel to the EU in 2025.
Does a Caribbean passport give visa-free travel to Europe?
Not as a guaranteed right. Since a 2025 regulation the EU can suspend visa-free travel because of investor citizenship schemes, and it revoked Vanuatu's access in 2025. Check the current EU visa list for any passport you are considering.
Can I still use citizenship by investment to travel to the US?
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica face US entry restrictions on several visa types since 1 January 2026. Check the current US rules for any passport before you rely on it.
Do I have to live in the country?
The Caribbean programmes do not currently require you to live there. Grenada has a bill for a minimum stay whose start has been deferred.
Can I still get EU citizenship by investment?
No. Malta ended its programme in 2025 after the EU Court of Justice ruling, and Cyprus closed in 2020.
Do I need an agent?
Yes, in practice. Caribbean applications go through agents authorised by the government unit, and the agent handles the due diligence file.