French West Indies

Situated within the Antilles Islands of the Caribbean, the French West Indies may present less allure to affluent investors seeking citizenship. Despite its picturesque charm, the islands do not offer much and are heavily financially reliant on France.

FRENCH WEST INDIES CITIZENSHIP INVESTMENT

Given that the French West Indies is an overseas department and not an autonomous nation, it lacks its own independent citizenship by investment programme. Citizenship by Investment (CBI) schemes enable individuals to acquire citizenship or residency privileges in specific countries through significant investments, typically in real estate, national development funds, or local businesses. These programmes are available in various jurisdictions, including prominent initiatives in the Caribbean region. Investors could consider the Antigua or Dominica citizenship by investment programmes as an alternative.

FRENCH WEST INDIES RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT

There is no residency by investment programme available in the French West Indies. Instead, investors should explore more advantageous residency by investment schemes, such as the various golden visa options in Europe.

FRENCH WEST INDIES PASSPORT STRENGTH AND RANKING

As the French West Indies is an overseas department of France, citizens hold French passports. France holds one of the most esteemed passport rankings, positioned 15th in La Vida’s comprehensive Global Passport Ranking. This ranking grants investors visa-free access to 198 countries, encompassing 80.8% of global wealth (GDP) and 92.5% of global travel destinations. For those desiring a resilient second passport through direct citizenship investment, the Caribbean offers numerous alternative options, including St Lucia which offers a strong passport for visa-free travel.