In comparison to residency programmes, those who become nationals of a Caribbean country like the Commonwealth of Dominica or the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis enjoy more rights, she said.

Successful citizenship by investment programme applicants can:

• possess property;
• access social services like medical care and education;
• and apply for the passport and travel visa-free or visa-on-arrival to over 75 percent of the world.

Moreover, Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programmes generally do not require applicants to travel to or reside in the nation before or after the process. “It is all done remotely,” said Wellings.

Citizens or future citizens of Dominica or St Kitts and Nevis do not need to pass business experience or language knowledge tests either. Applicants only have to be above 18 years of age, have good character, present a clean criminal record, and be financially stable. “It cannot be any simpler than that,” Wellings added.

“Both [CBI programmes] have stood the test of time. Our potential applicants know that they are acquiring a quality product that has been recognised internationally for many, many years.”

“It is an amazing opportunity, and more and more wealthy individuals are looking to diversifying their residence and citizenship portfolio. Caribbean countries are one of those stepping stones for anybody who just wants to travel and find an amazing place for their family to stay.”