CBI – Citizenship by Investment is an official government program that grants citizenship (a passport) to foreign individuals in exchange for a significant financial contribution, typically through:
- Donations to a National Development Fund
- Real estate investment
- Investment in government bonds
- Investment in business or enterprise projects
This program is legal and regulated by the laws of the country issuing the citizenship.
IMPORTANT: INDONESIA DOES NOT RECOGNIZE DUAL CITIZENSHIP. Consider the impact before applying for CBI.
This program is more suitable for citizens of countries with a poor Passport Index, where visa applications to the US, Canada, or Europe are frequently rejected due to their country's geopolitical conditions, such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, etc.
Countries offering CBI:
● Caribbean Countries :
GRENADA | Antigua Barbuda | Dominica | St Kitts and Nevis | St Lucia
● Pasific Island Nations : Nauru, Vanuatu
● Turkey
Geographical locations of the 5 Caribbean CBI countries
BENEFITS of holding a CBI:
1. Legal and Fast-Track Second Citizenship
● Fast process: 3–6 months.
● No residency requirement (unlike PR).
● Full citizenship status for life.
● Inheritable by future generations.
2. Global Mobility Ease (Visa-Free Travel)
Visa-free access to 140–160+ countries (depending on the CBI country).
3. Asset Protection and Privacy
● Citizenship diversification to protect against political or economic risks in the home country.
● Favorable tax systems or even no worldwide taxation.
● Potential asset protection through trusts or international structures.
4. Family Benefits
Citizenship can also be granted to:
● Spouse (husband/wife)
● Children (up to a certain age, usually < 30)
● Parents and even grandparents (if financially dependent).
● Siblings (Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada) subject to certain conditions.
5. International Business & Investment Opportunities
● Ease of opening international bank accounts.
● Access to new markets through a CBI passport (e.g., in the Caribbean, where one can register offshore companies).
● Stronger passport reputation compared to passports from countries with low mobility.
6. Tax Efficiency & Estate Planning
No Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, or Foreign Income Tax.
7. Legally & Internationally Recognized
● Clear and transparent legislation.
● Programs audited by third parties (e.g., Caribbean CBI jurisdictions).
● International Due Diligence process.
COMPARISON BETWEEN VARIOUS CBI COUNTRIES
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