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Countries offering citizenship for investment do not work directly with investors. Therefore, for potential applicants, governments have identified a kind of entry point - marketing and local agents. How do they work with clients?
Companies licensed as marketing agents of programs have the right to advertise investment schemes for citizenship and help the investor prepare the appropriate package of documents. But only local agents are authorized to transfer applicants' documents to special departments and represent their interests in the chosen jurisdiction.
Apex Capital Partners is a licensed local agent of Caribbean citizenship programs: Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, and Grenada.
Direct interaction with the local agent is as effective as possible. Apex Capital Partners experts constantly receive up-to-date lists of documents and accurate data on the number of fees from the founders of the programs. They have great expertise in the issues of filing and registration of citizenship, as well as to conduct a free pre-check of the client and give recommendations on participation in a particular program.
The Caribbean States offering a passport for investment have a common currency - the Caribbean dollar, are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, CARICOM, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean Countries. English law and the general judicial system – the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court - operate here.
The citizenship program of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the oldest investment scheme in the world. She has been working since 1984. The newest one was launched in 2015 in Saint Lucia.
General details of Caribbean programs
Investment options
Examples of investments. The Park Hyatt St. Kitts Hotel is successfully operating in Christophe Harbor on St. Kitts, where the cost of the share is from $ 220 thousand. Also, pay attention to the private villas in the Ocean Grove project, they can be purchased in full ownership for $1.35 million.
Investment options
Examples of investments. Silversands Legacy Hotel is a five-star hotel with 120 rooms. The share cost in the Silversands Legacy hotel from $220,000, villas from $7 million.
Six Senses La Sagesse luxury hotel under construction with 100 rooms. The share is from $220,000.
Investment options
Examples of investments. Moon Gate Boutique Hotel with 49 suites in Half Moon Bay. The opening is scheduled for the winter season 2022/23. The cost of a suite in the property starts from $250,000 (including furniture).
Investment options
Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Grenada |
Saint Lucia |
Antigua and Barbuda |
|
Year of the program establishment |
1984 |
2013 |
2016 |
2013 |
Investment in the state fund (minimum) |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
The opportunity to purchase returnable state bonds |
- |
- |
$250,000 |
- |
Real estate investment (minimum) |
$200,000 |
$220,000 |
$300,000 |
$200,000 |
The time of compulsory ownership of real estate under the program |
7 years |
5 years |
5 years |
5 years |
Visa-free entry to the EU and the UK |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Number of countries for visa-free entry |
156 |
143 |
144 |
147 |
There are no requirements for accommodation and attendance |
+ |
+ |
+ |
- |
Visa-free entry to the Russian Federation |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
The opportunity to sell real estate to the next candidate for citizenship |
+ |
+ |
- |
- |
Availability of a university with international certification |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Visa-free entry to China |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
The opportunity to get a visa to the United States for 10 years |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Agreement with the USA on the E-2 visa |
- |
+ |
- |
- |
The ability to enter brothers and sisters in the application |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
The ability to enter parents and children dependent on the investor |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
The ability to add grandparents to the application |
+ |
+ |
- |
+ |
Transfer of citizenship by inheritance to children |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Step 1. Consultation with the agent to determine the goals, investment options and calculate the cost for the applicant.
Step 2. World Check (you will need the first page of the passport of the main applicant and all adults over 16 years old), which will reduce the risk of rejection in the future.
Step 3. Signing a contract with Apex Capital Partners for legal support, issuing an invoice for 50% for services, providing a personal lawyer, as well as preparing documents.
Step 4. Submission of documents and verification of trustworthiness. The documents are submitted by the agency's employees to the chosen jurisdiction. Due diligence is conducted by an independent company that gives the government its opinion on the candidate within three to six months. State fees and the cost of verification are paid at this stage.
Step 5. Approval of the application and direct investment. The final decision on the admission to citizenship is based on the results of in-depth independent due diligence. After the candidate is approved, the applicant must fulfill the investment condition, as well as pay the remaining 50% for the agency's services.
Step 6. Getting a passport. It will be sent to you along with the certificate of naturalization after the authorities receive confirmation of the transfer of funds.
Are you interested in getting a Caribbean passport? The experts of Apex Capital Partners will be happy to help
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