Germans Show Rising Interest In Caribbean Citizenship

EQS-Media / 29.09.2025 / 13:22 CET/CEST

Immigrant Invest research identifies the top Caribbean citizenship by investment programs, with St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, and Antigua and Barbuda leading in credibility, speed, and value.

Vienna - Germans are increasingly turning to Caribbean citizenship by investment programs as a secure and efficient option. Immigrant Invest conducted research to identify the most attractive countries and highlighted St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, and Antigua and Barbuda as the top three choices among wealthy German investors.

“We analysed all available citizenship by investment programs in the Caribbean and selected these three because they combine credibility, cost-effectiveness, and unique advantages,” says Zlata Erlach, Head of the Austrian office at Immigrant Invest.

Top programs attracting German investors

In its research, Immigrant Invest assessed several key factors: the minimum investment required, the availability of a real estate option, the processing timeframe, and the program's track record.

1. St Kitts and Nevis . The first country to launch a CBI program in 1984, St Kitts and Nevis is regarded as the most established and reliable. Investors may contribute $250,000 to the Sustainable Island State Fund or invest in real estate from $325,000. Property can be resold after 7 years.

2. Dominica. Launched in 1993, Dominica's CBI program is one of the longest-running and most affordable. Both donation and real estate options start at $200,000, with property eligible for resale after just 3 years, compared to the usual 5-7.

3. Antigua and Barbuda. Citizenship is available through a $230,000 donation or a $300,000 real estate investment, held for five years. Families of six or more can contribute $260,000 to a higher education institution, which makes Antigua and Barbuda the most cost-effective CBI program for large households.

Why Germans choose Caribbean destinations

This citizenship process proceeds efficiently. Caribbean CBI programs are among the fastest in the world. They impose no residency requirement, and applications are usually approved in less than a year.

Caribbean citizenship provides a safe haven and is often seen as an insurance policy in uncertain times. With ongoing security issues in Europe, many Germans regard a second nationality as a stable backup plan for themselves and their families.

Caribbean citizenship enables investors to protect assets by holding them outside the EU, helping to spread risks.

Investment in the Caribbean real estate market allows for property-led diversification. Investors can channel part of their portfolio into resort properties within projects that often include rental pools.

Caribbean citizenship also comes with tax advantages. Many Caribbean states levy no wealth, inheritance, or global income taxes. For Germans, this can simplify estate planning and, if relocating, offer lower personal taxation.

“Our research shows that German investors value not only the financial flexibility of Caribbean citizenship, but also the peace of mind it provides in uncertain times,” added Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office.

About Immigrant Invest

Immigrant Invest is a consulting company specialising in citizenship and residence by investment. With 20 years of experience and offices across Europe and the Caribbean, the company provides tailored strategies that help investors secure second citizenship or residence permits.

Trusted by German-speaking clients and investors worldwide, Immigrant Invest has one of the highest approval rates in the industry, with 99% of applications prepared by its lawyers successfully approved.

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