How long can a U.S. citizen stay in the Caribbean?

Yes, a US citizen can live in the Caribbean. To do so, you must obtain a Long-Stay Visa or Residence Permit – which will enable you to stay in the region for more than 180 days – or invest in one of the Caribbean's citizenship-by-investment programs.



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If You Are A US/Canadian Citizen If you are the US or Canadian citizen, you enjoy the benefit of visa-free travel as long as you complete the ED Card registration process. You may stay in Aruba for a maximum of 90 days for a 180-day period. However, it is possible to extend your stay for up to 180 consecutive days.

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Owner Real Estate Do you want to stay longer in Aruba? This is possible when you own a house in Aruba, a timeshare apartment or a Yacht on Aruba (minimum 14 meters long). You can stay in Aruba for up to 180 days. You must have a private travel insurance in this case.

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Non-Bahamians who own second homes in The Bahamas may apply for an annual homeowner's residence card. This card is renewable annually and intended to facilitate entry into The Bahamas with minimal formalities. The holder is entitled to visit The Bahamas for a stay of up to one year. Government fee: USD 250.00 p.a.

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How long can a U.S. citizen live abroad? A U.S. citizen can live abroad indefinitely without losing their citizenship. However, certain actions or prolonged absences may lead to suspicions about their intent to retain U.S. citizenship.

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You can travel abroad for as long as you'd like without any risk of losing your U.S. citizenship. And if you plan to stay outside of the United States for longer than a year, you won't need a re-entry permit in order to return, as is the case for green card holders (permanent residents).

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7 Countries Granting the Longest Visas to Americans
  1. Marshall Islands (Indefinite) Stefan Lins/Flickr. ...
  2. Micronesia (Indefinite) Matt Kieffer/Flickr. ...
  3. Svalbard, Norway (Indefinite) Rob Oo/Flickr. ...
  4. Albania (One Year) Artur Malinowski/Flickr. ...
  5. Georgia (One Year) Maria Savenko/Flickr. ...
  6. Palau (One Year) ...
  7. The Bahamas (240 days)


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