Citizenship by Investment for Families 2026

📅 March 11, 2026⏱ 8 min read✍️ CitizenshipByInvestmentPro

One of the greatest advantages of citizenship by investment is the ability to include family members in a single application, extending the protection and mobility of a second passport to your entire family. However, the rules for including dependents vary significantly between programs. Here is everything families need to know for 2026.

For more on this topic, see our family and children guide.

Who Can Be Included as Dependents

Most Caribbean CBI programs allow the main applicant to include a spouse, dependent children under 30, dependent parents or grandparents over 55 or 65 depending on the program, and dependent siblings in some cases. All dependents must meet the same due diligence standards as the main applicant and will receive citizenship in their own right.

Additional Costs for Dependents

Including dependents involves additional government fees and due diligence costs. A typical structure might add $25,000 to $50,000 per additional adult dependent and $10,000 to $25,000 per child. These fees vary by program and are in addition to the qualifying investment amount. Some programs offer family packages with capped total costs.

Best Programs for Families

Antigua and Barbuda offers a University of the West Indies fund option starting at $150,000 for families of six or more — making it one of the most family-friendly programs in the world. Dominica also offers competitive family pricing. St Lucia allows flexible family structures. Compare total family costs rather than just the headline investment figure when evaluating programs.

Children Born After Citizenship

Children born to CBI passport holders after citizenship is granted typically acquire citizenship by descent from birth. This means the investment you make today can provide citizenship for your children and grandchildren for generations to come — one of the most powerful long-term benefits of citizenship by investment programs.