Maximise your global mobility with an additional citizenship. CBI programs offers a new nationality in exchange for contributions, donations, or property purchases.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: $100,000
Offers visa-free travel to 153 countries, notably including the European Schengen Area, the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: $100,000
Citizens of Dominica can travel to 144 countries without requiring a visa, including the European Schengen Area and China. Welcome to a world of new travel opportunities and the chance to claim dual citizenship.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: $150,000
Offers visa-free travel to 148 countries and jurisdictions, with noteworthy destinations including the European Schengen Area, UK, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Additionally, it provides US E2 Visa access after living in the country for three years.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: €600,000
Offers visa-free travel to 190 countries and jurisdictions, including the EU and UK. This is the world's number one Citizenship-by-Investment Programme.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: $250,000
This is the world's oldest CBI programme, founded in 1984. The Government of St Kitts & Nevis encourages investors to contribute, donate, or purchase property in exchange for citizenship.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: $100,000
Offers visa-free travel to 148 countries, including the European Schengen Area, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: $400,000
Offers visa-free travel to 118 countries and jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: $130,000
Offers visa-free travel to 94 countries and jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, Monaco, Norway, and UK. This is the world's most efficient application process.
Your visa being denied or delayed to countries you want to travel for business or vacation
Your country doesn’t make you feel safe
You are worried about the future of your business
You don’t have access to markets to grow your business
You pay too much tax and want to explore options to reduce your tax liability
You are worried about your children and their future
You don’t have peace of mind for the security of your wealth you have worked hard to create
Your political and social views do not fit the new narrative
Changing legislation is having an impact on your business
Visa-Free Travel for you and your family
Relocate from political and economic instability.
Access to safer countries for you and your family
Greater tax efficiency by lowering your personal tax liability
Access to larger market and customer base
Better education opportunities for your children
Generational security by passing on your citizenship to your children and future grandchildren.
If you are an entrepreneur looking for a better jurisdiction for your start-up business.
The concept of Citizenship by Investment (CBI) has ancient roots, with the Roman Republic pioneering this pathway to citizenship. Those who made significant contributions to the Roman economy under specific criteria were granted citizenship along with its associated rights, a principle that remains relevant today.
Many nations now offer CBI programs, providing a route to obtaining citizenship and a passport through economic investment. By investing in a country, individuals fulfil a portion of their obligations as citizens and thus become eligible for citizenship. Other responsibilities include abstaining from criminal activities and respecting laws and the rights of fellow citizens.
CBI programs such as those offered by Grenada, Malta, St. Lucia, and Türkiye also grant the right to vote in elections. Additionally, their passports facilitate travel to European Union countries and the United States.
Citizenship by Investment offers substantial benefits to the countries that grant citizenship, as it injects significant amounts of unrestricted foreign direct investment into the nation, aiding in its development.
For instance, the Commonwealth of Dominica utilized funds from its CBI Program to construct affordable housing for its citizens and to finance the expansion of the country’s international airport. These initiatives enhance residents’ quality of life and contribute positively to the nation’s economy.
CBI programmes differ from one country to the next, but the most common types of investment usually fall into five main categories, which are:
(1) Donations or contributions:
Many countries grant citizenship to those who donate a minimum amount to a country’s economy. The donation option is usually the simplest and cheapest route to obtain citizenship, as, in some countries, the required amount starts at as low as $100,000. However, donations, by definition, mean that investors do not get their money back.
Donations are usually made to official funds, which the government uses to develop the country. In some cases, a government may create an ad hoc fund to combat a capital crisis or natural disasters, such as the St Kitts and Nevis Hurricane Relief Fund, which was a temporary route to citizenship with a lesser donation than the then normal Sustainable Growth Fund due to the country having to quickly rebuild after a devastating hurricane season.
(2) Real-estate investments:
Investing in real estate is one of the most popular routes to obtaining citizenship. Most countries have a real estate option, and many of them allow you to choose between either buying actual property or shares in luxury resorts.
Real-estate investments are cost-effective in the long run, as investors can resell their properties after a specific holding period set by the government. Investors can even profit from the property during the holding period by either renting it out or receiving dividends. The real-estate option is also attractive for larger families.
(3) Government bonds/securities:
A couple of countries give investors the option to buy government bonds or securities to obtain citizenship. Government bonds are considered a safer option but do not yield much profit.
Private securities, on the other hand, are higher risk but can achieve a higher return on investment.
(4) Hybrid investments:
This option is unique to Malta’s CBI Programme and requires you to invest in more than just one route. You’ll need to invest in real estate as well as donate to the government.
(5) Establishing a business/job creation:
A few countries offer you the chance to apply for citizenship through establishing a business. Some countries require you to invest a specific amount of capital in their business, while others grant citizenship based on the number of jobs a certain business has created and maintained for a set amount of years.