CITIZENSHIP by INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES
Obtaining a second passport could be the best investment you ever make, for increased global mobility and personal security, business and tax exemption.
Should you be looking to reside and live in Europe, the best European Citizenship by Investment program available offered is the one from Malta.
For investors whose main aim is to gain global mobility and visa-free access to Europe, the Caribbean Citizenship Programs can be a much more affordable option, offering a second passport with access to over 150 visa-free countries in just 1-2 months through investments starting as low as $100,000.
If you are looking for the quickest and most cost-effective way to obtain European or Caribbean citizenship, book a free consultation with our experts today to receive qualified advice tailored to your specific requirements.
Malta
Minimum contribution:
EUR1,15M
Processing time:
12 months
Visa free travel:
156 countries including USA, UK & Canada
Family dependents:
Spouse, children below 26yo
Maltese Citizenship by Exceptional Services may be granted under an amendment passed in 2020 to the Maltese Citizenship Act. By virtue of Legal Notice 437 of 2020 (Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations) the rules providing for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute to be naturalised and to receive Maltese citizenship on the basis of a contribution to and investment in Malta were promulgated.
Applications under these regulations by direct investment shall not exceed four hundred (400) yearly and one thousand five hundred (1,500) in total.
Applications under these regulations by direct investment shall not exceed four hundred (400) yearly and one thousand five hundred (1,500) in total.
Dominica
Minimum contribution:
USD 100,000
Processing time:
4 months
Visa free travel:
143 countries including Schengen and UK
Family dependents:
Spouse, Children under 30yo, sibling of main applicant and wife up to 25yo & grandparents above 55yo
The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program was introduced in 1993 by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, allowing foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. This is now one of the world’s longest-running economic citizenship schemes and one of the most reputable. Applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
St Kitts & Nevis
Minimum contribution:
USD 150,000
Processing time:
4 Months
Visa free travel:
156 countries including Schengen and UK
Family dependents:
Spouse, children under 31yo and parents
The St Kitts and Nevis citizenship-by-investment program has been in operation since 1984, allowing foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. This makes it the oldest existing citizenship-by-investment program and one of the most reputable. Applicants obtain an irrevocable St Kitts and Nevis passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Grenada
Minimum contribution:
USD 150,000
Processing time:
5 months
Visa free travel:
144 countries including Schengen and UK and China)*
Family dependents:
Spouse, Children under 30yo, sibling of main applicant and wife up to 25yo & grandparents above 55yo
*The only Caribbean program eligible for the USA E-2 Investor Visa.
The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in August 2013. The program of Grenada is the only Caribbean program with visa free access to China and the option to apply for E-2 USA ‘Investor Visa’ to reside in the United States. Grenada citizenship applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
St. Lucia
Minimum contribution:
USD 100,000
Processing time:
4 Months
Visa free travel:
146 countries including Schengen and UK
Family dependents:
Spouse, children under 26yo & grandparents
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is the newest program in the Caribbean established in 2015 yet one of the strongest passports within the fast track citizenship programs. Applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Antiqua & Barbuda
Minimum contribution:
USD 130,000
Processing time:
6 Months
Visa free travel:
151 countries including Schengen and UK
Family dependents:
Spouse, children under 29yo & grandparents
The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program was passed by both houses of Parliament in March 2013, allowing foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. Since then, the program has received several applications and granted citizenship to many wealthy investors. Applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality