Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by investment
Compare eight programmes by eligibility, full family cost, timeline, requirements and restrictions. We pre-screen every case and file through authorised agents.
Five Eastern Caribbean countries continue to accept applications. In June 2026, the European Commission requested a phase-out by 1 June 2028; the region disputes the proposal and is negotiating.
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Nauru
Citizenship by investment
The $90,000 promotional contribution is available until 31 December 2026.
- Minimum
- $90,000
- Timeline
- 3–4 months
- Citizenship
- 86
RU / BY — availableCitizenshipAfrica · CPLP
São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizenship by investment
Fixed turnkey pricing: $115,000 for one applicant; a family of up to four is $120,000.
- Minimum
- $115,000
- Timeline
- 8–12 months
- Citizenship
- 58
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Vanuatu
Citizenship by investment
Fixed turnkey DSP pricing: $140,000 for one applicant; indicative processing time around 60 days.
- Minimum
- $140,000
- Timeline
- about 60 days
- Citizenship
- 88
RU / BY — unavailableCitizenshipCaribbean
Dominica
Citizenship by investment
An established Caribbean route with contribution and approved-property options.
- Minimum
- $200,000
- Timeline
- 8–12 months
- Citizenship
- 145
RU / BY — unavailableCitizenshipCaribbean
Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship by investment
A family-oriented route with a five-day presence requirement.
- Minimum
- $230,000
- Timeline
- 6–10 months
- Citizenship
- 154
RU / BY — unavailableCitizenshipCaribbean
Grenada
Citizenship by investment
For US business: an E-2 route after three years of domicile in Grenada.
- Minimum
- $235,000
- Timeline
- 4–6 months
- Citizenship
- 147
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Saint Lucia
Citizenship by investment
The bond option returns principal after five years without interest.
- Minimum
- $240,000
- Timeline
- 6–9 months
- Citizenship
- 144
RU / BY — unavailableCitizenshipCaribbean
St Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship by investment
A long-running Caribbean programme with mandatory biometrics.
- Minimum
- $250,000
- Timeline
- 6–9 months
- Citizenship
- 157
Comparison
Citizenship programmes compared
| Country | Investment | Timeline | Visa-free destinations | Presence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nauru Oceania | from $90,000 | 3–4 months | 86 destinations | not required |
| São Tomé and Príncipe Africa · CPLP | from $115,000 | 8–12 months | travel access varies | not required |
| Vanuatu Oceania | from $140,000 | about 60 days | visa required for the EU and UK | not required |
| Dominica Caribbean | from $200,000 | 8–12 months | Schengen; UK visa required | not required |
| Antigua and Barbuda Caribbean | from $230,000 | 6–10 months | Schengen and selected destinations | not required |
| Grenada Caribbean | from $235,000 | 4–6 months | Schengen; E-2 eligibility subject to domicile | not required |
| Saint Lucia Caribbean | from $240,000 | 6–9 months | Schengen; UK visa required | not required |
| St Kitts and Nevis Caribbean | from $250,000 | 6–9 months | Schengen and selected destinations | in-person biometrics |
Why families consider it
What a second citizenship can provide
Travel flexibility
Travel access varies by programme; Schengen, the UK and China are not available with every passport.
A family contingency plan
Many programmes allow family members in one application; each country's law determines whether citizenship passes to children.
Tax planning flexibility
Citizenship does not itself change tax residence. The tax outcome depends on residence, income and asset structure.
Business access
Grenadian citizenship can provide treaty eligibility for E-2. First-time applicants who acquired citizenship by investment must complete at least three continuous years of domicile in Grenada.
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