Citizenship

Dominica citizenship by investment program is one of the cheapest in the world. Citizenship can be obtained by investing at least $200,000 in the state fund or real estate. With addition of at least $10,750 of other fees for fund contribution and at least $85,750 to real estate investment, the overall Dominica passport costs for a single applicant are $210,750 and $285,750, respectively. The passport is issued within 6+ months.

Lyle Julien

Obtaining Malta citizenship for exceptional services by direct investment costs at least €690,000. These costs are calculated per applicant and for a period of 5 years. The costs also depend on the number of family members in the application and how quickly it is processed.

Julia Loko

Investors can obtain second citizenship of Dominica, a small Caribbean country, in two ways: by contributing to a state fund or buying property on the island. The two options are distinguished by a minimum investment amount, the possibility of returning it, and additional payments. Let's compare the costs under both investment options.

Lyle Julien

Of the top 10 happiest countries in the world, five countries are from the European Union. The region is renowned for its high quality of life, stable economic growth, and vast business opportunities. It is no wonder that the number of EU citizens continues to grow yearly. Let’s revise the main benefits of the EU passport and all possible ways to obtain one.

Vladlena Baranova

In Armenia, a growing economy, safe environment, and exceptionally welcoming people are not just benefits but integral aspects of daily life. Citizens of the country enjoy a mild climate, pristine ecology, and the backdrop of ancient landmarks. For foreigners aspiring to join them and secure an Armenian passport, a three-year naturalisation process typically applies as a general standard. However, repatriates, spouses of Armenian nationals, and parents of underage children with Armenian citizenship enjoy an expedited process. Read on to learn all the ways to get an Armenian passport.

Elena Ruda

You will be able to visit over 140 countries visa-free if you get a Dominica or St Lucia passport by investing. Popular free destinations, excluding China, are the same for citizens of both states. This rare opportunity is available to Dominica passport holders but not to St Lucia’s. Explore how investors compare and choose the program between Dominica and St Lucia and what opportunities they get.

Lyle Julien

The amount of investments for obtaining St Lucia citizenship starts from $100,000. The final price depends on the investment option you select and the family members who participate with you. Read on to find out the costs for each investment option to obtain a St Lucia passport.

Lyle Julien

Investors obtain Antigua and Barbuda citizenship to travel around the world visa-free, optimise taxes and create a “safe haven” abroad. The period to get a passport is within 3 to 6 months, and investments start from $100,000. The investor doesn't have to permanently live in Antigua and Barbuda before or after becoming a citizen. But to maintain their status, they need to visit the country once and comply with the citizenship program conditions. Learn more about the rights and duties that arise with obtaining an Antigua and Barbuda passport.

Lyle Julien

If you purchase real estate in Montenegro for €250,000, you will not only make a profitable investment but also can obtain a second citizenship. Montenegro offers investors to participate in the investment program: there is no need to live in the country or take a language proficiency test to get a second passport. The period for obtaining citizenship is 6 months. Be aware that the Montenegro investment program works only until December 31, 2022.

Elena Ruda

Foreigners can get St Lucia citizenship by investing at least $300,000 in real estate. Processing time is 3—4 months. In 5 years, the owner can sell the property and get investment money back. Not every property meets St Lucia citizenship by investment program requirements. Immigrant Invest experts show what property to buy to get St Lucia citizenship and how to return the invested money a few years later.

Elena Ruda

Obtaining Turkey citizenship by property investment is one of the least expensive and fastest ways to get a second passport. By buying property for $400,000+, an investor is eligible to apply for Turkey citizenship. The passport is normally granted in 6–8 months after the application. With relatively high rental yield and growing property costs, this option is favoured by 95% of investors.

Elena Ruda

The Grenada passport provides visa-free access to more than 140 countries, getting an American business visa with the right to reside in the USA and other benefits. Along with the rights, there are also obligations. For example, it is necessary to comply with the investment program rules. Learn more about the benefits of a Grenada passport and how an investor can maintain citizenship.

Lyle Julien

Citizens of Grenada fly visa-free to the Schengen countries, China, and the UK. They can get an E-2 business visa to the United States, which is not available to everyone. However, the Grenadian passport does not allow you to move to the European Union or the UK.

Lyle Julien

To obtain a United States passport, you must invest at least $800,000 in an American company, receive a permanent Green Card, and then live in the country for five years. After that, you are eligible to obtain an American passport by naturalisation. Discover how an investor can become a US citizen and in which countries it is easier and cheaper to obtain a second citizenship.

Albert Ioffe

Turkey is becoming more and more popular as a place to invest. The nation ranked third among rising European countries for FDI destinations in 2019. And it rose to the top spot in 2021. Between 2003 and 2021, there was a total of 239 billion dollars in foreign direct investment.

Vladlena Baranova

Increasing global mobility with visa-free access to 145 countries, building your business and wealth in a new territory and many more opportunities are available to Nigerians with Dominica passports. The country’s citizenship-by-investment program allows applicants to get second citizenship within several months, without exams, relocation, or even visiting the island. Keep reading to learn more about the peculiarities of acquiring Dominica passports by investment for Nigerian citizens. We’ll discuss requirements, the necessary action steps, costs and other details.

Lyle Julien

To become Grenada citizens, applicants can invest from $235,000 in a state fund or buy real estate for at least $220,000. Applying for citizenship by investment is the easiest way to get a Grenada passport. The obtaining process takes 8 months and can be completed remotely. Grenada citizenship provides an opportunity to get an E-2 business visa to the USA and enter the UK, the Schengen Area and China without visas.

Lyle Julien

Renouncing US citizenship carries a range of implications, specifically legal and financial responsibilities. Individuals choose expatriation to reduce their tax burden, avoid double taxation, or due to political and personal beliefs.  To expatriate, an American citizen must pay all taxes for the 5 previous years, apply at the closest embassy outside of the US, and pass two interviews. The administrative fee is $2,350.

Albert Ioffe

Entrepreneurs use the Antigua and Barbuda passport to reduce their tax burden. For travellers, it equals the Schengen visa and cosmopolitans with Antigua and Barbuda passports can visit 150+ countries without a visa and obtain long-term visitor visas to the United States.  However, citizenship obtained by investment can not be inherited. Get a deeper understanding of all the pros and cons of Antigua and Barbuda passports in the article.

Lyle Julien

A South African passport allows visiting 105 countries without a visa. Meanwhile, passports of EU countries allow travelling visa-free to up to 173 states; above that, they provide their holders with numerous benefits. Fortunately, South Africans can have dual citizenship and enjoy all the advantages of their second passports. Learn the details on obtaining dual citizenship for South Africans.

Lyle Julien

Investors can include their siblings in citizenship applications in the Caribbean countries, like Grenada or St Kitts and Nevis. Some European residency programs also allow applicants to obtain residence permits for brothers and sisters. And it’s possible to get a US Green Card for a sibling, too. But there are some peculiarities to consider, like age thresholds, high costs or an enormously long procedure. Let’s discuss all the conditions for getting a passport or an RP for a sibling.

Vladlena Baranova

There are many differences between passports of St Lucia and Grenada: visa-free destinations, costs and time of obtaining. Let's discuss the passport holder's opportunities and the features of Grenada and St Lucia programs, and compare them.

Lyle Julien

Dominica citizens can travel visa-free worldwide and enjoy the benefits of a favourable tax system. However, they must obey the country’s laws and renew their passports regularly to keep their citizenship. Learn more about the duties and rights a Dominica citizen has.

Lyle Julien

The Turkish passport offers many benefits, including the ability to travel to over 120 countries without visas, pass citizenship on to future generations, and obtain long-term visas to the US and Schengen states. Turkey also allows dual citizenship. Foreigners can become Turkish citizens by investing at least $400,000. Read on to learn about all the costs and fees associated with obtaining a Turkish passport by investment.

Vladlena Baranova