Americans drive record demand for Caribbean Citizenship in 2026: CS Global Partners

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London, UK - 26 August, 2026 - Wealthy Americans are accounting for a growing share of demand for established Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes in 2026. According to the USA Spotlight Report 2026, enquiries from wealthy US individuals steadily increased through 2025 and into the early months of 2026.

Americans accounted for around half of Antigua and Barbuda's applications in early 2026, compared with roughly a quarter throughout 2025. In addition, US nationals accounted for a substantial share of demand processed by CS Global Partners across the established programmes of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada and Saint Lucia, sitting alongside Antigua and Barbuda.

"American families who are now diversifying their citizenship faster than anyone else, driving record demand for the established Citizenship Programmes and accounting for a growing share of applications worldwide," Micha Rose Emmett, CEO of CS Global Partners.

The report highlighted that the share had effectively doubled within a year, reflecting the growing importance of US applicants across the established Caribbean CBI market.

"Wealthy Americans drove record demand for the established Caribbean Citizenship Programmes through 2025 and into 2026," the report further emphasised.

The findings indicate that wealthy American families are increasingly considering second citizenship as a form of long-term optionality, particularly as they seek greater flexibility around where they may live, educate their children or establish businesses if circumstances change.

Notably, USA Spotlight Report 2026, [https://csglobalpartners.com/world-citizenship-report-mini-series-usa/]launched by CS Global Partners on August 13, 2026, is a flagship publication of the World Citizenship Report 2026.

US Demand for Caribbean CBI Rises During Programme Reforms

American demand is rising as Caribbean CBI programmes undergo significant reforms. Over the past year and into 2026, the region's citizenship programmes have changed investment thresholds, strengthened due-diligence measures, and implemented mandatory biometric requirements. These reforms aimed to strengthen the programmes' integrity and oversight.

However, the USA Spotlight Report 2026 noted that demand from American applicants increased specifically during this period. Rather than being discouraged by the reforms, applicants appeared to favour established programmes that could demonstrate stronger compliance frameworks and a rigorous approach to due diligence.

The finding suggests that wealthy American applicants are not necessarily deciding solely on the lowest investment threshold. Instead, a programme's maturity, established framework, and level of due diligence have played an important role in record demand.

"The interest concentrated on the longest-established routes rather than the cheapest," USA Spotlight Report 2026 by CS Global Partners.

Caribbean citizenship emerges as a 'Plan B' for American families

The USA Spotlight Report 2026 noted that families from America are acquiring Caribbean citizenship to relocate or open a business elsewhere should circumstances change.

Recently, American families have been diversifying their citizenship and acquiring a second citizenship faster than anyone else. This is driven by their search for a plan that can provide long-term stability, future security, and new economic opportunities. As a result, Caribbean CBI programmes have seen growing interest among wealthy US individuals.

Factors leading to Americans' inclination towards second citizenship

The primary factor driving Americans toward second citizenship is concern about the country's economic outlook. The World Citizenship Report even noted that China has overtaken the US in the Economic Opportunity ranking.

Around 45.4% of US nationals believe their government is failing them to maintain a competitive economy more often than on any other issue. The country also recorded the steepest decline in its soft power and fell behind China in several aspects.

Second, only about a third of mass-affluent individuals are confident that their existing citizenship will provide the same level of security, while others feel less secure and have less access to opportunities in the United States.

Third, family security and generational protection are also driving Americans towards second citizenship, particularly Caribbean citizenship.

The USA Spotlight Report 2026 identified "Family security and generational protection" as the leading strategic benefits of second citizenship and a long-term motivation.

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CS Global Partners is a London-based global advisory firm specializing in citizenship and residency by investment. The organization provides expert guidance to individuals and families seeking greater global mobility, investment opportunities, and long-term security through established citizenship and residency programs.

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