Several Caribbean nations offer second passports through Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs, allowing Nigerians to obtain citizenship in exchange for an investment. These programs provide visa-free travel, business opportunities, and tax advantages.
1. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Investment Options:
- $250,000 non-refundable donation to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC)
- $400,000+ real estate investment
Processing Time: 3–6 months
Visa-Free Access: 150+ countries, including the UK, EU, and Singapore
2. Antigua and Barbuda
Investment Options:
- $100,000 donation to the National Development Fund
- $200,000 real estate investment
- $150,000 donation for a family of six under the University of West Indies Fund
Processing Time: 3–6 months
Visa-Free Access: 150+ countries, including the UK and Schengen Area
3. Dominica
Investment Options:
- $100,000 donation to the Economic Diversification Fund
- $200,000 real estate investment
Processing Time: 3–4 months
Visa-Free Access: 140+ countries, including China, the UK, and the EU
4. Grenada
Investment Options:
- $150,000 donation to the National Transformation Fund
- $220,000 real estate investment
Processing Time: 4–6 months
Visa-Free Access: 140+ countries, including China and the UK
Special Benefit: Eligible for the U.S. E-2 visa, allowing residency in the U.S.
5. Saint Lucia
Investment Options:
- $100,000 donation to the National Economic Fund
- $200,000 real estate investment
- $300,000 government bond investment
Processing Time: 3–6 months
Visa-Free Access: 140+ countries, including the UK and Schengen Area
Benefits of Caribbean Second Citizenship for Nigerians
✔ Visa-free travel – Easier access to Europe, Asia, and the UK
✔ Business expansion – Trade and investment opportunities
✔ Tax advantages – No global income tax in most Caribbean nations
✔ Fast processing – Citizenship granted in as little as 3 months
