Antigua News & Analysis

EU warns Caribbean nations to end CBI programs by 2028

The European Union has notified five Caribbean nations that they must terminate their citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs or risk losing visa-free access to the Schengen area by 2028. Countries currently offer citizenship through investments starting at around $200,000, which serve as a crucial revenue source. The nations involved, including Antigua and Barbuda and St. Kitts and Nevis, are planning a coordinated response, indicating they may negotiate with the EU. This development is important for ordinary investors as the stability of CBI programs directly affects investment opportunities in these regions.