Citizenship by Investment
What is citizenship by investment?
Citizenship-by-investment programs allow eligible applicants to seek citizenship through a qualifying contribution or investment. Government review and approval are still required. Investment residence is a separate outcome and does not itself grant citizenship.
About this guide
A second citizenship is a long-term decision about where you and your family can belong. Its value depends on the rights you need and the commitment you are prepared to make, well beyond a headline investment amount.
This guide compares citizenship programs by their financial requirements and the conditions attached to applying. Consider the full family cost alongside the rights the citizenship would provide. The individual pathways explain the available options and approval process, including commitments that continue after an investment is made.
São Tomé and Príncipe’s fund-donation route is also included. Its contribution is nonrefundable, additional fees apply, and approval in principle is a separate step from the final citizenship grant.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment
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Investment Citizenship | USD $400,000 | Real estate, capital, deposit, bonds, funds, private pension, or 50 jobs | — | — |
St. Kitts Citizenship Investment: Donation
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Investment Citizenship | USD $250,000 | Sustainable Island State Contribution | — | — |
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St. Kitts Citizenship Investment: Real Estate
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Investment Citizenship | USD $325,000 | Real estate | — | — |
Grenada Citizenship Investment: Donation
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Investment Citizenship | USD $235,000 | Donation to the National Transformation Fund | — | — |
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Grenada Citizenship Investment: Project
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Investment Citizenship | USD $270,000 plus USD $50,000 government contribution for a qualifying tourism share | Approved real estate; USD $270,000 tourism-share option has additional conditions | — | — |
Antigua Citizenship by Investment: Donation
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Investment Citizenship | USD $230,000 | National Development Fund; UWI fund for families of six or more | — | — |
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Antigua Citizenship by Investment: Property
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Investment Citizenship | USD $300,000 | CIU-approved real estate | — | — |
St. Lucia Citizenship Investment: Bonds
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Investment Citizenship | USD $300,000 plus USD $50,000 administration fee | Government bonds | — | — |
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St. Lucia Citizenship Investment: Business
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Investment Citizenship | USD $3.5 million single developer, USD $6 million joint project with USD $1 million per applicant, or USD $250,000 Option 3 | Approved enterprise project | — | — |
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St. Lucia Citizenship Investment: Donation
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Investment Citizenship | USD $240,000 for the applicant and up to 3 qualifying dependents | National Economic Fund | — | — |
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St. Lucia Citizenship Investment: Real Estate
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Investment Citizenship | USD $300,000 approved development or USD $500,000 approved built property | Approved real estate | — | — |
North Macedonia Citizenship by Economic Merit
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Investment Citizenship | €200,000 | Fund / direct investment | — | — |
Jordanian Citizenship by Investment
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Investment Citizenship | JOD 350,000+ | Business / shares / jobs | — | — |
Dominica Citizenship Investment: Donation
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Investment Citizenship | USD $200,000 | Economic Diversification Fund | — | — |
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Dominica Citizenship Investment: Real Estate
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Investment Citizenship | USD $200,000 plus government fees from USD $75,000 | Government-approved real estate | — | — |
Egypt Investment Citizenship
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Investment Citizenship | USD $250,000 contribution, plus USD $10,000 application fee | Nonrefundable contribution (donation); real estate; business plus contribution; bank deposit | Preliminary review, financial completion, and final approval; no guaranteed total time | Check destination rules for the intended passport and trip |
El Salvador Citizenship by Investment
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Investment Citizenship | — | — | — | — |
São Tomé and Príncipe Investment Citizenship
Lowest
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Investment Citizenship | USD $90,000 donation, before additional fees | Nonrefundable donation to the National Transformation Fund | Official estimate: about two months to approval, then three to four months to passport; not guaranteed | Check each destination’s current rules; no automatic EU or North American residence rights |
Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
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Investment Citizenship | DSP from USD $130,000 for one applicant, plus charges; other programs differ | Contribution or separately approved investment program | — | — |
Naoero Citizenship Investment for Climate
Lowest
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Investment Citizenship | USD $90,000 principal contribution through 31 December 2026, plus mandatory fees | Climate-resilience contribution | — | — |
No pathways match that filter.