CBI-Approved Real Estate
The real-estate route to Caribbean citizenship, explained -- what 'approved' means, and the minimum thresholds by program.
Every Caribbean citizenship-by-investment program offers a real-estate route -- a qualifying purchase, in a development the government has specifically approved, that satisfies the investment requirement while leaving you with a real, resellable asset. "CBI-approved" is a formal designation, not a marketing phrase: each government maintains its own list, and a purchase outside that list does not qualify, no matter how comparable the property looks.
Dan works exclusively within the approved lists across all five programs, and confirms a development's current standing before any client makes an offer -- approvals move with policy, and yesterday's answer isn't always today's.
Minimum thresholds by program
| Program | Real estate from |
|---|---|
| St. Kitts & Nevis | $325,000 |
| Antigua & Barbuda | $300,000 |
| Grenada | $350,000 sole / $270,000 per share |
| Dominica | $200,000 |
| St. Lucia | $300,000 |
Why the approved route, specifically
- Real, registered title -- not a certificate or a fund unit
- A resellable asset once the program's holding period has run
- Often paired with resort management and a rental program
- The same due-diligence standard applies to the developer as to you
Frequently asked questions
What does 'CBI-approved' actually mean?
The government maintains an official list of developments cleared for the real-estate route -- your purchase only satisfies the citizenship requirement if it's on that list. Dan only shows clients approved inventory, and confirms current standing before any offer.
Does the approved list ever change?
Yes -- approvals are granted, and occasionally paused, as policy moves. A development can lose its status after your purchase closes without affecting citizenship already granted, but it matters if you're comparing options today.
Is CBI-approved real estate always more expensive than the market rate?
Not necessarily, though approved developments do carry a degree of built-in demand from citizenship applicants. Dan underwrites the property on its own merits first, with CBI eligibility as a genuine bonus, not the whole case.
Can I resell CBI-approved property?
Yes, once the program's holding period has run -- typically several years, varying by program. It's a real, resellable asset throughout, not a certificate that expires.
See what's currently approved.
Book a private call to access the current approved-development shortlist in the private dataroom.
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