Updated on June 4, 2026
Avril Blanchette
Investment Migration Advisor
Avril specialises in Caribbean citizenship by investment and has supported 30+ Immigrant Invest’s clients in obtaining their second passports. Based in St Kitts and Nevis, she provides first-hand expertise on the region’s local CBI programmes and ensures that investors receive accurate, up-to-date guidance.
She speaks English
1-869-765-2443
Work experience
In the field of investment migration 20 years
Education
University of the West Indies, St Kitts, Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies 2009
University of Technology, Jamaica, Certified Real Estate Agent 2010
University of the West Indies, St Kitts, Certification in Supervisory Management 2012
University of the West Indies, St Kitts, Certification in Human Resources Management 2019
AML Compliance Certifications 2015–2020
Participation in industry events
St Kitts and Nevis CBI Training 2025
Clients’ reviews
Residency or citizenship
you can get with Avril’s help
Country and statusInvestmentsTime requiredBenefits
$230,000+6+ months
6+ months
- Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries and the UK
- No taxes on personal income, inheritance, or capital gains
- Favorable investment conditions for families
$200,000+6+ months
6+ months
- Global mobility with 140+ visa-free destinations
- Real estate can be sold and investment returned after just 3 years
- No taxes on dividends, interest, royalties, and capital gains for Dominica tax residents
$235,000+8+ months
8+ months
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Visa-free entry to the Schengen countries, the UK, and China
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Eligibility for the US E-2 business visa
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No taxes on foreign income, dividends, interest, and royalties in Grenada
$250,000+4+ months
4+ months
- Global mobility for international business and travel freedom
- Opportunity to get a 10-year visitor visa to the USA
- Possibility to become a tax resident and pay 0% personal income tax
$240,000+6+ months
6+ months
- Global mobility for international travel freedom
- Opportunity to get a 10-year visitor visa to the USA
- No taxes on foreign income, dividends, and capital gains in St Lucia
Questions and problems
answers and solutions to which Avril Blanchette knows
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship for Germans: Second Passport via Smart Investment
In Berlin, a new refrain is heard more often: “Then just go to St Kitts.” It refers to a luxury apartment priced at around $325,000. For that sum, a buyer does not only acquire a property in the sun, but can also qualify for the passport of the island state of St Kitts and Nevis. This guide examines why St Kitts and Nevis is gaining attention among Germans and outlines the key features of its citizenship by investment programme.
Citizenship
Changes to the programmes
which Avril Blanchette comments
Eastern Caribbean States Push for Stricter CBI Regulation. Here’s Why
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has described the current stage of the Caribbean citizenship by investment industry as a ‘make-or-break era.’ Avril Blanchett, Investment Migration Advisor at Immigrant Invest, commented on this assessment.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Programme Named Best at CIS 2026
At the Caribbean Investment Summit 2026, held in Saint Lucia in May, St Kitts and Nevis received the highest industry recognition. Avril Blanchett, Investment Migration Advisor at Immigrant Invest, commented on the reward.
Investors Have 15 Months to Upgrade St Kitts and Nevis Passports
St Kitts and Nevis officially launched a national biometric registration programme for citizens on April 15th, 2026. All citizens, including investors, must obtain a new biometric passport by July 31st, 2027.
Biometrics and Mandatory Residence in St Kitts and Nevis: Latest News of the CBI Reform
St Kitts and Nevis held its first meeting of 2026 between the CIU and authorised agents. Avril Blanchett, Investment Migration Advisor, explained which rules have already come into force and which are planned to be adopted by the end of the year.
St Kitts and Nevis Launch a New Biometric System for Investors
The St Kitts and Nevis Government has announced the launch of a new biometric passport system for investors starting from April 14th, 2026. Avril Blanchette, Investment Migration Advisor, explained how the new system will affect both future investors and those who have already obtained citizenship.
US Lifts FinCEN Advisory on St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit has confirmed that the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, FinCEN, rescinded its advisory concerning the country’s Citizenship Programme on February 24th, 2026. According to the official statement, the advisory had been in place since 2014 and was removed after what the Unit described as comprehensive reforms to the programme’s compliance framework\[1\]. Avril Blanchette, Investment Migration Advisor at Immigrant Invest, explained why the decision matters for investors.