“We stay politically neutral, but it’s clear buyers are nervous about what’s happening back home,” Dyson says. “They want the freedom to leave if they need to—and a house that earns rental income in the meantime.”
Caribbean citizenship by investment programs offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to destinations including the European Union and the U.K., making them especially attractive for frequent travelers.
Investors can choose from several pathways to qualify, including non-refundable contributions to national development funds, the purchase of government-approved real estate, or—in some cases—investments in businesses or government bonds.
These programs typically feature streamlined applications, minimal residency requirements, and the option to include family members. Each country sets its own eligibility rules, but the overall appeal lies in flexibility, speed, and long-term global mobility.
Antigua’s program doesn’t require permanent residency, but a growing number of buyers are packing up and moving in full-time.
Dyson says her clientele has shifted from mostly retirees to younger families and remote workers.
“We’ve had couples move here with kids, checking out schools and healthcare options. COVID really opened people’s eyes to location independence,” she notes. “A good 30% of our recent buyers are relocating completely.”
Despite criticism that selling citizenship commodifies national identity, demand shows no signs of slowing. CBI has become part of the long-term investment strategy for global buyers.
“The programs aren’t new—St. Kitts has been doing this since the late ‘80s,” Dyson says. “What’s changed is that more people now know about them. And once they do, they see the value. A Caribbean home with a passport is the new insurance policy.”
Source: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/caribbean-americans-homes-passport/