The European Union (EU) has introduced stricter regulations that could revoke visa-free access to the Schengen Area for nationals of countries with Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes, particularly affecting Caribbean Community (Caricom) nations. The European Parliament approved the new rules on October 7, 2025, making it easier for the EU to suspend visa-free travel for countries whose citizens pose security risks or fail to uphold human rights. The legislation, which passed with 518 votes in favour, 96 against, and 24 abstentions, will take effect 20 days after its publication in the EU Official Journal. The reform expands the grounds for visa suspension to include hybrid threats, security concerns linked to CBI schemes, non-alignment with EU visa policy, and violations of international human rights or humanitarian law. Additionally, the EU will have greater flexibility to suspend visa privileges for government officials implicated in human rights abuses. This move aims to strengthen the EU’s ability to address security and compliance issues while deterring third countries from breaching visa waiver agreements.