Due diligence in Caribbean citizenship by investment has always been rigorous, but 2026 has brought a clear expansion in one specific area: mandatory interviews.

St Kitts and Nevis now requires interviews for main applicants, and may extend this requirement to dependents aged 16 and older when deemed necessary. Dominica has gone further, building mandatory interview fees for all applicants aged 16 and over directly into its program fee structure. These interviews, typically conducted virtually, are part of a broader regional shift toward closer monitoring and more thorough verification — consistent with the stricter due diligence standards, biometric requirements, and physical presence rules being introduced across the Caribbean.

For families, this means the application process now involves more than paperwork. Teenage children and young adult dependents may be called upon to participate directly in the vetting process, and how well-prepared they are can meaningfully affect the smoothness and speed of an application’s approval.

This is a detail many investors don’t anticipate when they first consider a CBI program, and being unprepared can create unnecessary delays or complications at a late stage in the process — exactly when families are eager to finalize their citizenship.

The good news: with proper guidance, interview requirements are entirely manageable. Our team prepares every applicant, including younger dependents, so that interviews proceed smoothly and without surprises. If your family includes teenagers or young adults who may need to participate in an interview, let’s make sure they’re fully prepared. Contact us to begin planning your application today.