Citizenship

Citizenship by Investment Programmes

$130,000

minimum requirement

8

citizenship programmes

10,000+

successful applicants

Citizenship by investment programmes offer an expedited process for obtaining a second citizenship and second passport by investing in a country’s economy. This can be done through various options, such as making donations to approved charities or buying real estate in the destination country to achieve citizenship.

Citizenship by Investment Programmes

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Second passport by investment overview

Second passports through investment have become increasingly popular over the last decade, offering a range of benefits to individuals and families. By investing in a second citizenship by investment program, people are able to gain access to better travel options, improved economic opportunities and greater financial freedom.

Citizenship-by-investment programs grant individuals and their families instant nationality in exchange for an investment into the country’s economy. This can be achieved through various investments such as real estate, government bonds or donations to government funds. Depending on the country’s requirements, applicants need to meet certain criteria before they can be eligible for their second citizenship and passport.
That means qualification for a second passport and hence their incredible popularity amongst our clients for the international travel possibilities they present.

Benefits of Second Citizenship by investment benefits

  • Second citizenship can provide visa-free access to numerous countries. Depending on the nation you choose, this could open up the possibility of working and living abroad without restrictions or delays from lengthy visa application processes.
  • Having dual citizenship may grant you certain tax advantages along with additional economic and political freedoms as well as improved security for your family members.
  • Citizenship by investment allows for new business opportunities and development.
  • Second citizenship grants you full access to a new area of the world, allowing you to be immersed into different cultures and environments.
  • Some programmes feature fast processing times, meaning you can receive your second citizenship in as little as 3 months, dependent upon the country.

Citizenship by Investment FAQ

Which are the main countries offering second citizenship through investment?
The Caribbean and Vanuatu programmes offer visa free access to over 150 countries through their passports. In Europe the Malta programme is the fastest route to European citizenship after a period of residency. Programmes such as Canada, Ireland and Portugal can offer citizenship potential after a lengthier period of residency.
Citizens now have full rights within their country, but their status comes with responsibilities such as avoiding any criminal conduct, contributing to the economy, and, what’s more, respecting the rights of other citizens.

Citizenship by investment is a type of The Premium Passport. It is a process of acquiring citizenship in a foreign country through financial contributions and investments. The practice has grown significantly in popularity over recent years, and it is now possible to become a citizen of some countries by investing money or purchasing real estate within their borders. There are numerous advantages associated with this type of arrangement. Increased access to countries and markets with visa-free travel through a second passport is key. But there are other benefits, such as gaining access to improved healthcare, education systems and employment opportunities which can all be beneficial for those looking to start new lives abroad.

There are a number of nations that offer citizenship by investment programmes and provide a multitude of benefits. These countries include:

  • Dominica
  • St Kitts
  • St Lucia
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Grenada
  • Vanuatu
  • Malta

Certain other countries offer the ability to apply for citizenship after a lengthy period of residence. They include:

  • Canada
  • Portugal
  • Ireland
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It is straightforward to gain citizenship in any of the country programmes we offer provided you can invest the funds and critically, pass the due diligence requirements of the programme. There is a fair amount of form filling and document providing for any of the programmes.
St Kitts, Grenada, Dominica and Antigua are the most popular for our clients. Malta offers the greatest range of visa-free travel and the benefits of EU citizenship. When looking to obtain a second passport, there are many considerations to take into account. The best passport for you will depend on factors such as your family make-up, the countries you want to visit, how much you are willing to invest and your desired citizenship benefits, not least of all if you wish to also take up residency. Each country, and hence passport, will grant certain visa-free destinations for travel. It is best to speak to one of our advisors for your own particular circumstances.
All of the country programmes we offer allow dual citizenship to be held. That means you do not need to renounce your current citizenship in order to obtain a second citizenship through investment. However you should check for your exiting citizenship whether your home country allows you to hold a second citizenship, whether they require you to gain permission first or whether it is simply overlooked.
For proper authorised government citizenship investment programmes, Dominica and St Lucia are the cheapest for single applicants at $100,000. Antigua at $125,000 is the lowest investment for a family. St Lucia at $300,000 for their limited bond offer could be considered the lowest net cost for a second passport as this is refundable in full by the government in five years. Note government costs and application expenses need to be added in all programmes.
A golden passport is a passport obtained through citizenship by investment. It became a popular label for passports through investment after golden visas were termed as such when Portugal introduced its programme in 2012.
There is a certain degree of pressure from governments and other organisations to stop or restrict countries from what they see as selling citizenship. However CBI programs are a perfectly legal way of obtaining nationality. The OECD and EU have had their own, often misguided concerns. However governments that offer such programmes are working with these organisations to particularly in the areas of due diligence or potential tax avoidance which is where their concerns tend to lie. Importantly individual countries have complete control and jurisdiction over issuing citizenship and this can not be interfered with by any external organisation. So once you have your citizenship granted then it is safe in this respect. Programmes may change in the future but that will not affect you retrospectively.
All programs take time. Citizenship is not an off the shelf product and there is a lot to be done by government departments particularly with regard to due diligence before accepting an applicant and issuing nationality. In our experience we find most of the delay or timeline is often prior to full submission. That is while the applicant is gathering their own documentation. But from that point typically add a further 2 – 6 months for processing. No external party or agent is able to accelerate this, despite what some may claim. However do talk to our consultants here at La Vida as we have the experience and knowledge and can advise on what is moving within the government departments, and what is not, due to delays and issues.
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