Contribution to the National Development Fund
The National Development Fund (NDF) is established under section 42(2) of the Finance Administration Act 2006 was created to provide support for government-sponsored initiatives, including public-private
partnerships and authorized philanthropic investments.
A. For a single applicant, or a family of 4 or less
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- US$100,000 contribution
- Processing fees: US$30,000
B. Family of 5 or more
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- US$125,000 Contribution
- Processing Fees: US$ 30,000 plus an incremental amount of US$15,000 from the 5th dependent
onwards.
The National Development Fund (NDF)
| Individual | Family of 4 or less | Family of 5 or more | |
| Processing Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 for a family of up to 4 persons |
$30,000 for a family of up to 4 persons with incremental payments of $15,000 for each additional dependent. |
| Contribution | $100,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $7,500 + $7,500 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over. | $7,500 + $7,500 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over |
* Other fees payable include passport fees. These fees are subject to change.
* All fees quoted are in US dollars
Real Estate
There are three options available for applicants who want to meet the requirements for citizenship under the real estate option. An applicant may buy real estate worth at least US$400,000 and retain title to it through sole ownership. Alternatively, two applicants may decide to invest a minimum of US$200,000 each in a combined acquisition of real estate valued at US$400,000. There will be joint ownership of the property. A candidate may also purchase real estate through single/individual ownership for a minimum US$200,000 valuation.
For a single applicant, or a family of 4 or less
- Processing fees: US$30,000
For a family of 5 or more
- Processing Fees: US$15,000 for each additional dependent
The Real Estate Investment Options
| Individual | Family of 4 or less | Family of 5 or more | |
| Processing fees | $30,000 | $30,000 for a family of up to 4 persons | $30,000 for a family of up to 4 persons with incremental payments of $15,000 for each additional dependent. |
| Option 1 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| Option 2 – Single Investor | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Option 3 – Co-investment* | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $7,500 + $7,500 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over |
$7,500 + $7,500 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over |
Business Investment
The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) makes recommendation to Cabinet for approval of businesses,
whether existing or proposed, for the purposes of investment in business under the Citizenship by
Investment Programme.
The two business investment options are:
- A principal applicant, on his own behalf, makes an investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000.00
- A minimum of 2 persons to make a joint investment in an approved business totaling at least US$ 5,000,000. Each person is required to contribute at least US$400,000 to the joint investment. An application for Citizenship by Investment may be submitted on his, her or their behalf through an agent.
For a single applicant, or a family of 4 or less
- Processing fees: US$30,000
For a family of 5 or more
- US$150,000 Contribution
- Processing Fees: US$15,000 for each additional dependent
The Business Investment Options
| Individual | Family of 4 or less | Family of 5 or more | |
| Processing Fees | $30,000 | $30,000 for a family of up to 4 persons | $30,000 for a family of up to 4 persons with incremental payments of $15,000 for each additional dependent. |
| Single Investor | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Joint Investment* | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 | $7,500 + $7,500 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over |
$7,500 + $7,500 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over |
* Other fees payable include passport fees. These fees are subject to change.
The University of the West Indies Fund (UWI)
Candidates for the Citizenship by Investment Program who select this option must invest US$150,000 for a family of six or more (i.e., the minimum number of applicants is six).
One family member will be eligible for a one-year, tuition-only scholarship at the University of the West
Indies.
The University of the West Indies Fund (UWI)
| Family of 4 or less | Family of 5 or more | |
| Processing Fees | $15,000 for each additional dependent. | |
| Contribution | $150,000 ( Inclusive of Processing Fees ) | $150,000 |
| Due Diligence | $7,500 + $7,500 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12- 17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over |
$7,500 + $7,500 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over |
*Other fees payable include passport fees. These fees are subject to change.