This article was written by Emma Marshall — Community Manager
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For high-earning professionals and entrepreneurs without dependants, the economics of citizenship by investment look quite different from family applications — and so do the best programme choices.
What this article covers:
- Which Caribbean programmes offer the lowest single-applicant contribution thresholds
- How Türkiye and Vanuatu compare on processing speed and passport utility
- St Kitts and Nevis's evolving genuine connection requirements and what they mean for solo applicants
- How to choose the right programme for a mobile, internationally active professional
The Single-Applicant Opportunity in CBI
The Caribbean Five — Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, and Antigua and Barbuda — all price the main applicant independently of family additions.
For a solo professional, the net cost is materially lower than headline family-package figures suggest. Dominica offers one of the most accessible single-applicant thresholds in the region, while Grenada remains attractive for those seeking US E-2 treaty access.
St Kitts and Nevis has introduced expanded biometric requirements and genuine connection provisions that warrant careful review before applying.
Choosing the Right Programme for a Mobile Professional
Beyond the Caribbean, Vanuatu remains the fastest route to a second passport, with typical processing of 30 to 60 days — well suited to professionals managing time-sensitive planning.
Türkiye offers a different value proposition: stronger visa-free access to certain markets and a robust real estate route for those with broader wealth management objectives.
For clients without dependants, the decision often turns on what the passport is for — travel flexibility, estate planning, or future optionality — rather than contribution cost alone.
Marlow Bray works with single applicants across all major programmes.
If you would like a straightforward assessment of the options most relevant to your profile, we would be glad to arrange a one-to-one conversation with one of our advisers.
