EU Visa-Free Access Revoked? CBI Holders: Here’s How to Keep Your EU Mobility in 2025

Own a Caribbean passport or planning to get one? EU just changed the visa-free rules, and your Schengen access could be affected. Here’s how to stay protected and get the mobility and benefits you are looking for.

The European Parliament has officially voted to overhaul visa-free travel laws, and for the first time ever, citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs are explicitly named as a suspension ground.

✅ Who’s affected? Holders of Grenada, Antigua, St. Lucia, Dominica, and St. Kitts & Nevis passports.
✅ What changed? The EU can now suspend or revoke Schengen access partially or fully — just like they did with Vanuatu.
✅ When? The law takes effect 20 days after EU Council approval and publication in the Official Journal.

Temporary suspensions can last 12–36 months, after which a full visa reimposition may follow. The trigger? A 30% rise in overstays/refusals, or asylum approval rates under 20%.

💡 What smart investors are doing:
Instead of relying solely on Schengen access, they’re pairing CBI passports with EU residencies (e.g. Italy, Malta, Greece, or Poland), or shifting to Nauru’s neutral, tax-free CBI program (under $165K for a family).

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Timestamps
00-00 - Introduction
00-35 - Key facts of the policy changes implemented by the EU
02: 58 - What are the changes and their effects for CBI programs?
06: 44 - Who will be affected?
07: 26 - Practical implications & guidance for Citizenship & Residency investors and advisors
09: 49 - Alternative Citizenship programs besides the Caribbean
13: 08 - Best way to gain Schengen access?
14: 55 - How INGWE can support you

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This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. The content is intended to provide general information about starting a business in Portugal and should not be relied upon as professional legal, tax, or financial guidance.

Video Creation Date: October 2025
Information Validity: The information provided in this video is accurate and valid as of October 2025. However, immigration policies, business regulations, tax laws, and visa requirements are subject to change at any time without notice.

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