Institutional overview and regulatory mandate of the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority.
Institutional Profile
The Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA) is an independent regional regulator for the Citizenship by Investment industry in the Eastern Caribbean. ECCIRA was established to set uniform standards and regulate the Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) in the five participating states (Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, and Saint Lucia) to strengthen the integrity of the Programmes.
ECCIRA was established through a regional Agreement, signed by the Heads of Government in September 2025, with the express purpose of "regulating and maintaining public confidence in the Citizenship by Investment Programme of each participating state." The Agreement was given force in domestic law through the enactment of an enabling bill in the parliament of each of the five participating states in 2025.
Set uniform standards for Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP)
Regulate the Programmes of the five participating states
Strengthen the integrity of the Programmes
Maintain public confidence in the Citizenship by Investment Programme of each participating state
Establishment Timeline
March to June 2024
The Heads of Government of the five participating states signed a Memorandum of Agreement expressing their intention to establish a competent regional authority to regulate the Citizenship by Investment Programmes in line with international best practices.
18 to 23 September 2025
The Agreement establishing ECCIRA was signed by the Heads of Government of the five participating states.
October to November 2025
The enabling bill was passed in the national parliaments of the five participating states to give effect to the ECCIRA Agreement in domestic law.
Late 2026
ECCIRA will commence operations in Grenada.
Executive Leadership
The Authority is led by five key executive and management positions. Recruitment is ongoing and appointments will be announced on this website.
Chief Executive Officer
Legal Counsel / Corporate Secretary
Chief Corporate Services Officer
Chief Licensing and Compliance Officer
Chief Research and Complaints Officer
Participating States
Antigua and Barbuda
Commonwealth of Dominica
Grenada
Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Regional Regulatory Oversight
Ensuring regulatory compliance, official notices, and regional coordination across participating member states.
Standardised Publication
Providing public access to established laws, draft standards, recruitment announcements, and official updates.
Administrative Integrity
Managing secure workflows for content updates, document storage, user permissions, and compliance reports.
