The Caribbean countries offering citizenship by investment already agreed on higher minimum investment levels and closer coordination under a Memorandum of understanding, while also responding to EU and US pressure for stronger due diligence, tighter fund monitoring, and more robust program governance.
The new blockchain-based certification introduced in St Kitts and Nevis and Grenada’s reinforced source-of-funds checks, show that Caribbean countries are continuing to harden investor requirements in order to protect visa-free access, safeguard program credibility, and align with evolving international compliance standards.
Blockchain-verified Due Diligence in St Kitts and Nevis
The Citizenship by Investment Unit of St Kitts and Nevis has launched a blockchain-verified certification system for all due diligence reports. Each report now carries a unique digital certificate recorded on a distributed ledger, designed to guarantee authenticity and prevent tampering. The report cannot be altered or duplicated, providing permanent proof of authenticity.
The system allows governments and authorised agents to verify reports in real time through a secure portal, while remaining compliant with GDPR and global AML and counter-terrorist financing standards. The CIU positions the reform as an additional layer of security that strengthens background checks and reinforces the programme’s reputation for rigorous screening.
Stricter checks of funds used for investment in Grenada
As of November 10th, 2025, Grenada applies enhanced investment verification procedures introduced by Circular No. 11 of 2025. According to the new rules, all applicants for the Grenada Citizenship by Investment must now submit an Attestation Form confirming that funds used for investment come from their own verifiable resources or, where applicable, from an identified sponsor.
In addition, applicants must provide bank credit advice showing that funds were transferred directly by the applicant, or from the declared source, into the developer’s account and then on to an escrow or government-approved account.
These measures aim to ensure that all investments are legitimate, traceable and transparent, and that contributions to the program are verifiably sourced.
