Do I have to live in the country?

Most Caribbean CBI programs have no residency requirement — you can become a citizen without ever stepping foot in the country. Malta requires 12 months of residency. Some programs require a short visit for oath-taking (1–5 days).

Will my home country know about my new citizenship?

It depends. Most CBI programs are confidential between you and the issuing country. However, your home country may require disclosure (US, Norway, Netherlands, etc. require declaration of dual citizenship). We advise on disclosure obligations.

Can I lose my CBI citizenship?

Only in extreme circumstances — fraud during application, terrorism conviction, or treason. CBI citizenship is for life and hereditary. It cannot be revoked due to political changes or program closures.

Will my children inherit the citizenship?

Yes. All Caribbean CBI passports and Malta naturalisation pass to children born after your citizenship. Some programs allow retroactive registration of children born before.

What's the difference between CBI and Golden Visa?

CBI grants citizenship (full passport, voting rights, hereditary). Golden Visa grants residency (live in the country, may renew indefinitely, may path to citizenship after 5–10 years). CBI is faster but costlier; Golden Visa is cheaper but requires longer residency before citizenship.

Are the Caribbean programs affected by EU pressure?

Yes — the EU has demanded stricter due diligence and excluded high-risk nationals. Programs have responded by tightening checks. UK and Schengen visa-free access remains intact for vetted applicants. We monitor changes weekly.

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Citizenship by Investment Programs

A second passport in 3–6 months

Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) gives high-net-worth families a second passport — and visa-free travel to 140+ countries — through approved investments. Caribbean nations are the fastest and most cost-effective; Malta is the only EU option. We are licensed agents for all 5 Caribbean programs plus Vanuatu, Malta and Turkey.

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CBI

Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) gives high-net-worth families a second passport — and visa-free travel to 140+…

Min Investment

USD $100,000+

Processing Time

3–6 months

Visa-Free Travel

140+ countries

Family Inclusion

Spouse + kids + parents

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Service Overview

CBI at a Glance

Everything you need to know in one view — duration, processing, eligibility and family inclusion.

Min Investment

USD $100,000+

Processing Time

3–6 months

Visa-Free Travel

140+ countries

Family Inclusion

Spouse + kids + parents

Residency Required

Most: none

Citizenship For Life

Yes — hereditary

Dual Citizenship

Allowed (most)

Tax Benefits

0% global income (most)

Programs Under CBI

6 Visa Programs We Handle

Every major route in this service category — handled in-house by licensed consultants.

Oldest CBI

Program Type

St Kitts & Nevis CBI

World's first CBI (1984). Donation from USD $250,000 or real estate from USD $400,000. Passport gives 156 visa-free destinations including UK and Schengen.

Donation min

USD $250K

Real estate min

USD $400K

Best for: Investors wanting the most established CBI with full Schengen + UK visa-free access.

156 visa-free destinations (UK, Schengen)
Citizenship for life — hereditary
No residency requirement
Tax-free global income
Dual citizenship allowed

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Program Type

Dominica CBI

Lowest-cost program. USD $100,000 donation for single applicant. Same visa-free benefits as other Caribbean programs.

Donation min

USD $100K

Real estate min

USD $200K

Best for: Most affordable CBI for single applicants with strong due diligence.

144 visa-free destinations
Lowest single-applicant cost
3–4 month processing
No residency requirement
Family inclusion (4+)

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E-2 Treaty

Program Type

Grenada CBI

USD $235,000 donation or USD $270,000 real estate. Only Caribbean CBI with US E-2 treaty access for business operations.

Donation min

USD $235K

Real estate min

USD $270K

Best for: Families wanting US business access via the E-2 investor treaty.

146 visa-free destinations
US E-2 treaty business visa eligible
Family + parents + siblings
China visa-free (rare)
Tax-efficient structures

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Program Type

Antigua & Barbuda CBI

USD $230,000 donation for family of 4. Real estate from USD $200,000. Family-friendly structure.

Donation (4 ppl)

USD $230K

Real estate min

USD $200K

Best for: Families of 4+ wanting the best per-person cost in Caribbean.

150 visa-free destinations
Best per-person cost
Citizenship for life
Children up to 30 included
5-day stay over 5 years

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Program Type

Saint Lucia CBI

Newest Caribbean CBI (2016). USD $100,000 donation or USD $200,000 real estate. Government bonds option.

Donation min

USD $100K

Real estate min

USD $200K

Best for: Investors seeking newest Caribbean program with strong reputation.

146 visa-free destinations
Bonds investment option
Strong due diligence
Family inclusion
Tax-efficient

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EU Passport

Program Type

Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation

Only EU passport via investment. €600,000–€750,000 contribution + €700,000 real estate (or 16,000/yr lease) + €10,000 charity. Requires 12 months residency.

Contribution

€600K–€750K

Property

€700K buy / €16K rent

Best for: Investors prioritising EU citizenship over speed.

EU passport — work in 27 EU states
187 visa-free destinations
Maltese citizenship hereditary
Tax non-dom status
Mediterranean lifestyle

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Who Qualifies

CBI Eligibility

Four pillars our consultants assess before recommending a route. Meet most, and you have a strong case.

Pillar 01

Financial Capacity

Source of funds documented (3+ years)
Net worth USD $1M+ recommended for due diligence
Liquid funds for investment + fees + due diligence
No outstanding tax liabilities globally
Clear money trail with bank statements

Pillar 02

Clean Background

No criminal convictions in any jurisdiction
Police clearance from every country lived in 6+ months
No prior visa rejections that suggest misrepresentation
Not subject to international sanctions
No connection to politically exposed persons (PEP) without disclosure

Pillar 03

Documentation

Valid passport from current nationality
Birth certificates for all dependents
Marriage / divorce certificates
Educational certificates (apostilled)
Source of funds evidence and references

Pillar 04

Investment Eligibility

Donation: paid to government National Development Fund
Real estate: only government-approved projects
Hold real estate minimum 5–7 years
Bonds: held for 5 years (where available)
Family inclusion has additional per-dependent fees

Our 5-Step Process

How We Handle CBI

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking.

Strategy & Country Match

Compare programs by cost, processing, passport strength. We recommend the right CBI for your situation.

Week 1–2

Source of Funds Audit

Forensic accountant reviews your financial history. Required by all CBI agencies for due diligence.

Weeks 2–6

Application & Due Diligence

Filed via authorised agent. Government-led background checks across multiple databases.

Weeks 6–18

Approval in Principle

Government confirms eligibility. Investment funds released. Real estate signing or donation paid.

Months 4–5

Oath & Passport Issuance

Oath of allegiance signed (in-country or remotely). Passport delivered to your address.

Month 6

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What You'll Need

CBI Document Checklist

Every document required, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation in-house.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

Original passport — full validity
Birth certificate — apostilled / authenticated
Marriage / divorce / death certificate (if applicable)
Police clearance — every country lived 6+ months
Passport-spec photographs (white background)

Category 02

Financial & Source of Funds

Source of funds report (forensic accountant)
Bank statements — 12 months minimum
Net worth statement (CPA-attested)
Tax returns (3 years)
Investment / business documents

Category 03

Education & Professional

Educational certificates — apostilled / authenticated
Professional qualifications (where applicable)
Detailed CV / resume
Reference letters (3 professional)
Business ownership documents (if entrepreneur)

Category 04

Medical & Reference

Medical certificate — clean health
Test for communicable diseases (HIV, TB)
Character reference letters
Birth / marriage details of all dependents
Apostille / legalization stamps

Transparent Pricing

CBI Cost Breakdown

All figures shown in Qatari Riyal (QAR) for Doha clients. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, and LeaderSol service fees are flat-rate.

Government Contribution

St Kitts (single)USD $250,000
Dominica (single)USD $100,000
Grenada (single)USD $235,000
Saint Lucia (single)USD $100,000
Malta contributionEUR €600,000+

Due Diligence & Government

Due diligence (per adult)USD $7,500
Government processingUSD $35,000+
Application feeUSD $1,000
Passport fee (per person)USD $300
Oath fee (per person)USD $250

LeaderSol Service Fees

Strategy sessionFREE
Caribbean CBI — Full ServiceUSD $25,000
Malta CBIUSD $45,000
Family additions (per dep)USD $3,500
Real estate due-diligenceUSD $5,000

Total estimated cost (single applicant)

USD $145,000–$1.2M+

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Why LeaderSol

Why Choose Us For CBI

Six reasons clients consistently choose LeaderSol for this service.

Authorised Agent Network

We are licensed agents for all 5 Caribbean CBI programs plus Vanuatu, Malta and Turkey.

100% Approval (Eligible)

Pre-screening rejects ineligible applicants. Every case we file is government-approved.

3–4 Month Caribbean Average

Our applications process 30% faster than industry average through clean source-of-funds packs.

All Major Programs

St Kitts, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Vanuatu, Malta, Turkey — one team for comparison + filing.

Dedicated Case Manager

Multilingual support throughout. We coordinate with attorneys, accountants and government.

Real Estate Vetted

We only place clients in CBI-approved developments with track records of resale at 5-year mark.

Live Results

Recent CBI Approvals

Verified, anonymized client outcomes from the past 14 days across multiple destinations.

CBI-882

St Kitts CBI — Donation

Approved1 week ago

CBI-881

Grenada CBI — Real Estate

Approved2 weeks ago

CBI-879

Dominica CBI — Family of 4

Approved3 weeks ago

CBI-876

Antigua CBI — Donation

Approved1 month ago

CBI-872

Malta Naturalisation

Approved1 month ago

CBI-868

Saint Lucia — Bonds

Approved6 weeks ago

Client Stories

From Our CBI Clients

Real outcomes from real applicants who used this service to relocate or get sponsored.

I needed a backup passport for visa-free travel and asset protection. From signing to passport in hand: 14 weeks. Zero issues.

Rajiv V.

Dubai • St Kitts CBI

Grenada's E-2 treaty was the key — I now run my US business as an E-2 investor with my Grenadian passport. LeaderSol handled both filings.

Mohamed E.

Cairo • Grenada CBI

Malta took 13 months — but I have an EU passport now. The team in Valletta met me weekly during the 12-month residency. Worth it.

Alex S.

Moscow • Malta Naturalisation

Common Questions

CBI FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

Yes. CBI programs are passed by national parliaments and recognised under international law. The programs we work with — St Kitts (1984), Dominica (1991), Grenada (2013), Antigua (2013), Saint Lucia (2016), Vanuatu (2017), Malta (2014), Turkey (2017) — are all government-administered.

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