Citizenship By Investment

Caribbean Nations

1. Antigua and Barbuda 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 230,000 (donation) or USD 400,000 (real estate).
   • Benefits: Visa-free travel to over 150 countries, including the Schengen Area and UK.
   • Processing Time: Approximately 3-6 months.
2. Dominica 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 200,000 (donation) or USD 200,000 (real estate).
   • Benefits: Visa-free access to over 140 countries; one of the most affordable CBI programs.
   • Processing Time: Around 2-3 months.
3. Grenada 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 235,000 (donation) or USD 350,000 (real estate).
   • Benefits: Visa-free travel to over 140 countries, plus eligibility for the U.S. E-2 Investor Visa.
   • Processing Time: About 3-4 months.
4. St. Kitts and Nevis 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 250,000 (donation) or USD 400,000 (real estate).
   • Benefits: Visa-free travel to over 150 countries; the oldest CBI program (started in 1984).
   • Processing Time: 2-6 months, with a fast-track option available.
5. St. Lucia 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 240,000 (donation) or USD 300,000 (real estate).
   • Benefits: Visa-free access to over 140 countries; multiple investment options including government bonds.
   • Processing Time: 2-3 months.

Europe

1. Malta 
   • Minimum Investment: Approximately EUR 690,000 (total contribution, including donation and property investment), with a residency period of 1-3 years before citizenship.
   • Benefits: EU citizenship with visa-free travel to over 180 countries, plus the right to live and work in any EU country.
   • Processing Time: 14 months minimum (after residency).
2. Turkey (Türkiye) 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 400,000 (real estate) or USD 500,000 (bank deposit or other options).
   • Benefits: Access to markets in Europe and Asia; visa-free travel to over 110 countries.
   • Processing Time: 6-12 months.

Middle East

1. Egypt 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 250,000 (real estate or other investments).
   • Benefits: Strategic location between Africa, Asia, and the Middle East; Africa’s only CBI program.
   • Processing Time: Varies, typically 6-12 months.
2. Jordan 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 750,000 (business or real estate investment).
   • Benefits: Citizenship in a stable Arab country with business-friendly policies.
   • Processing Time: Around 3-6 months.

Pacific Islands

1. Vanuatu 
   • Minimum Investment: USD 130,000 (donation).
   • Benefits: Fastest CBI program (1-2 months); visa-free travel to over 130 countries.
   • Processing Time: 1-2 months.

Other Notable Programs

1. North Macedonia 
   • Minimum Investment: EUR 200,000 (business investment).
   • Benefits: Citizenship in a Southeastern European country with potential EU candidacy.
   • Processing Time: Approximately 4-6 months.