St. Kitts and Nevis was the first nation to introduce a citizenship by investment program for wealthy investors in 1984. With a population of around 50,000 and an economy dependent primarily on export of sugar, the Naturalization Act was amended to allow investors making significant contribution to the nation to become a full-fledged citizen without…
Wealthy investors seeking investment immigration options can now choose among more than 50 nations offered permanent residence permits or citizenship against investment in property, bonds, and other eligible asset classes. Popular programs offering Golden Visas or permanent residency permits include the USA’s EB-5 program, the UK’s Tier 1 Investor Visa, the Golden Visa programs of…
The US EB-5 program offers permanent residency to wealthy investors who invest at least $500,000 in eligible job-creating enterprises and ventures. This program, which was introduced in 1990, has been very popular amongst foreign investors seeking fast-track permanent residency in the world’s most- developed country. While the program’s supports highlight the benefits enjoyed by real…
Beginning January 1, 2016, St Lucia will begin offering citizenship through investment to wealthy investors. It will become the fifth Caribbean country to promote a citizenship by investment program, joining Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Grenada and Dominica. In the Caribbean, countries like Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis are tapping into new investment…