Current Status by Program (2026)
Pakistani nationals are eligible on all five established programs, though Dominica applies a distinct review process. This is the current position, which we reconfirm before every application:
| Program | Status for Pakistani Nationals | Detail |
|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | No formal restriction | Not on the published restricted nationality list; standard due diligence applies |
| Dominica | Case by case | Assessed individually with additional documentation requirements, generally including confirmation of source of funds and background history |
| Grenada | No formal restriction | No published banned or restricted list; every application is assessed individually under standard due diligence |
| St Lucia | No formal restriction | Not on St Lucia's published exclusion list |
| St Kitts and Nevis | No formal restriction | Not on the SRO 27 of 2023 exclusion list |
In short: Pakistani nationals are not formally restricted on any of the five programs. Dominica's case-by-case review means a well-documented file matters more there than on the other four, but it does not amount to a ban.
Why Dominica Applies Closer Review to Pakistani Applications
In 2023, Dominica revoked a batch of citizenships after uncovering fraudulent applications, a meaningful share of which involved Iraqi and Pakistani nationals who had misrepresented their identity or background during the original application. In response, Dominica tightened its verification standards generally and applies closer scrutiny to applications connected to the nationalities involved. This reflects program integrity concerns rather than a judgment on Pakistani nationality as a whole, and it does not prevent a well-documented, honestly presented application from being approved.
Pakistan's FATF History and Due Diligence
Pakistan was placed on the Financial Action Task Force grey list in 2018 over anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing shortcomings, and was formally removed in October 2022 after completing an action plan. While Pakistan is no longer grey-listed, due diligence providers and financial institutions sometimes carry forward a degree of additional caution toward previously grey-listed jurisdictions for a period afterward. This generally translates into more thorough source-of-funds questions rather than any formal restriction.
Funding Your Application From Pakistan
Pakistan's foreign exchange position has stabilised considerably compared to the acute crisis of 2022 and 2023, with reserves recovering to a healthier level through 2025 and 2026 and the rupee holding relatively steady. That said, the State Bank of Pakistan continues to apply documentation requirements to larger outward remittances, and funds moved for a purpose like a citizenship investment should be properly declared and supported with clear paperwork from the outset.
As with other clients, we generally find it more straightforward when the qualifying investment is funded from income or assets already held outside Pakistan, including in the UAE or elsewhere in the GCC, which is common among our Pakistani clients given how many are already established in the region.
Documents Pakistani Applicants Typically Need
- Valid passport with at least 6 months' remaining validity, plus a recent passport-size photograph
- Birth certificate and, where applicable, marriage certificate, translated and attested where required
- Police clearance certificates from Pakistan and every other country of residence over the past 10 years
- Bank statements and supporting evidence for every source of the qualifying investment, including State Bank of Pakistan remittance documentation where funds originate in Pakistan
- UAE or GCC residence visa, salary certificate, or trade licence, where relevant to the source-of-funds picture
- Medical certificate and, on most programs, a mandatory interview for the main applicant and dependents aged 16 or older
Foreign-issued documents generally require translation and attestation before submission. Our document attestation team handles this in parallel with the citizenship application to avoid delays.
Why Choose Takween Advisory for Pakistani Nationals Seeking Second Citizenship
Takween Advisory is a UAE-based business consultancy advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and families across the GCC on citizenship by investment. Being based in Dubai puts us in regular contact with the Pakistani business community across the UAE, and we know how to build a complete, well-documented file that holds up under Dominica's closer review as well as standard due diligence on the other four programs.
Every Caribbean program requires applications to be filed through a government-authorised local agent - we work alongside your Authorised Representative to prepare a complete, accurate file and manage the process through to passport issuance.
For a confidential assessment of your eligibility and the most suitable program for your family, contact our team today.
