Caribbean Passport Programs Add Residency Rules Under US and EU Pressure
Antigua, St Kitts, and St Vincent are reworking passport programs as Washington and Brussels press for residency.
Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programs are adding residency requirements under pressure from the United States and European Union over security and transparency concerns. The shifts affect application timelines, costs, and the travel value tied to these passports. For diaspora families weighing a program, the terms that held for years are changing, so it pays to confirm the current rules with official sources before committing funds.
Source: IMI Daily and regional reporting, 2026.