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Citizenship

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

Citizenship by Investment Program

Citizenship by Investment (CBI) also known as “second passport by investment” is the process by which a foreigner obtains citizenship in another country through financial means. Qualifying candidates can achieve a second citizenship and therefore dual nationality by financially investing in a participating country’s second citizenship program.

There are two main avenues to second citizenship—investors can either make a monetary donation or purchase pre-approved real estate through a CBI scheme. As of 2022, economic citizenship in Europe and economic citizenship in the Caribbean is available via various national second passport programs offered by a variety of countries (see below for a list of relevant participants). The cost of economic citizenship varies across programs, as do the terms and conditions relating to the investment (how long the investment must be held in order to retain citizenship, for example), and application processing time (the average time to citizenship is several months). A second passport by investment is only available to qualifying applicants: those who meet the various financial and personal requirements. Applicants must go through due diligence and pass a background check; a rigorous process meant to guarantee a safe and secure outcome for all parties involved.

The benefits of citizenship by investment passports are explored below. Highlights include visa-free travel to Europe and the world, reduced tax responsibilities, minimal residency requirements, and the ability to retain dual citizenship. Through second citizenship by investment, applicants can achieve citizenship for themselves as well as any qualifying family members who they successfully include on their application for dual nationality.

Citizenship by Investment Programs

Dominica Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

US $100,000

Type of investment

Donation or real estate

Visa-free countries

140+ Countries and Territories

Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

US $125,000

Type of investment

Donation or real estate

Visa-free countries

150+ countries and territories

Saint Lucia Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

US $100,000

Type of investment

Donation, real estate or government bond

Visa-free countries

140+ countries and territories

Turkey Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

US $400,000

Type of investment

Real estate, government investment , job creation

Visa-free countries

110+ Including Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore

Grenada Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

US $150,000

Type of investment

Donation, real estate

Visa-free countries

140+ countries and territories

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

US $100,000

Type of investment

Donation, real estate

Visa-free countries

150+ countries and territories

Portugal Golden Visa Program​

Time to residency

6 to 9 months

Minimum investment

€350,000

Type of investment

Real estate

Visa-free countries

Schengen countries

Vanuatu Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

US $130,000

Type of investment

Donation

Visa-free countries

90+ countries including Russia and Singapore

Montenegro Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

€350,000

Type of investment

Real estate

Visa-free countries

120+ countries and territories

Malta Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

12 to 36 months

Minimum investment

€738,000

Type of investment

Real Estate, NDF, donation

Visa-free countries

180+ countries and territories

Cyprus Citizenship Program

Time to citizenship

Minimum of 6 months

Minimum investment

€2,000,000

Type of investment

Real estate

Visa-free countries

170+ countries and territories

INTRODUCTION

General Requirements to Qualify for Citizenship by Investment and Second Passport

Qualify for second citizenship either by purchasing real estate or making a financial donation (depending on which option your chosen CBI program offers). However, in order to be eligible for a second passport by investment, you must fulfill its specific financial, security, and personal requirements. The application process for the dual nationality programs mainly consists of suppling numerous financial and personal documents, which serve as evidence that you meet the qualifications for your respective program.

While specific requirements vary, applicants for second citizenship by investment must prove that they can financially afford all costs associated with their program. In addition, they must undergo a complete background check (conducted to screen for security threats and criminality), submit a health examination, and provide other personal information.

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