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Can a US citizen buy property in the Caribbean?

In most destinations throughout the Caribbean and Central America, foreign nationals are permitted to buy property and tend not to face many restrictions. Some countries limit foreign buyers to specific geographic areas.



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Foreign investment is readily welcomed into the Caribbean, meaning the process for buying, owning and selling properties is most often straightforward. With 30 countries and territories in the Caribbean, procedures can vary but most simply require prospective residents to register with a central bank.

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There are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in the Bahamas. Property purchasers are eligible for an annual Home Owners Resident Card, and those buying a property valued at $500,000 and above are given priority in permanent residence applications.

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Grenada is considered to be one of the safest Caribbean countries. It is a perfect place to relocate with a family and enjoy white sand beaches. Grenada offers a CBI program. One of the options is to buy real estate for $220,000 or more.

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An unincorporated United States insular area, of which there are currently thirteen, three in the Caribbean (Navassa Island, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands) and ten in the Pacific (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, the ...

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There are just five Caribbean countries that provide citizenship through investment: Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia. To obtain Caribbean citizenship and a passport, you can either make a donation or invest in real estate, with costs starting from $100,000.

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If you want to stay in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom for longer than 90 days, you will normally need a residence permit. If you are a Dutch or US national, you will only need a residence permit if you wish to stay longer than 180 days.

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Think of the Caribbean and the Bahamas Islands are sure to come to mind. As the Bahamas are in close proximity to the United States, it is a highly desirable island for many retirees to choose for retirement.

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Because Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, and St Lucia offer an easier route for citizenship, they are some of the best islands to buy real estate in the Caribbean.

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In particular – due to their easier route to citizenship through their citizenship by investment programs – Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia are some of the best islands for investment.

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