Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programs:
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Antigua and Barbuda
Donation to NDF or real estate/business investment
Citizenship in 3–4 months -
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sustainable Growth Fund or real estate
Fast-track citizenship in 2–6 months -
Dominica
Economic Diversification Fund or real estate
Citizenship in 3–4 months -
Grenada
NTF contribution or real estate
Citizenship in 4–6 months -
Saint Lucia
National Economic Fund or real estate/business
Citizenship in 3–4 months -
Turkey
Real estate ($400k), bank deposit ($500k), or job creation
Citizenship in 3–6 months -
Vanuatu
Development Support Program donation
Citizenship in 1–2 months -
Malta
Donation + investment + residency
Citizenship after 12–18 months of residency -
Cyprus (Program suspended as of recent updates but historically notable)
Real estate/business investment
Citizenship in ~6 months
Residency by Investment (RBI) / Golden Visa Programs:
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Portugal
Real estate, funds, or job creation
Path to citizenship after 5 years -
Spain
€500k real estate or business investment
Path to citizenship after 10 years -
Greece
€250k real estate investment
Minimal stay required; citizenship after 7 years -
Latvia
€250k real estate or business
Citizenship after 5 years (with language/civics) -
Mauritius
Real estate ($375k+) or business investment
Long-term residency granted -
Bahrain
Investment in real estate or business
Residency options available -
United States (EB-5 Visa)
$800k–$1.05M investment in U.S. business
Green Card and path to citizenship -
Canada (Quebec Immigrant Investor Program) (Currently paused)
Investment in Quebec economy
Residency and eventual citizenship -
Hungary
Past bond investment program (currently paused/restructured) -
Belgium
Business creation and local economic contribution
Residency leading to citizenship in 5+ years -
Saudi Arabia
Premium Residency (Green Card-style)
Investment: SAR 1M–7M (varies by program) -
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Golden Visa (10-year renewable)
Investment: AED 2M in real estate, business, or public funds
Disclaimer: The information provided herein is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or immigration advice. Program requirements, investment thresholds, and eligibility criteria are subject to change at any time without prior notice. For accurate, up-to-date guidance tailored to your individual situation, we strongly recommend consulting with our team.
