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Citizenship by investment: the 2026 guide

Getting a second passport: programmes, costs, timelines and mobility.

Illustrative photo: four closed passports, laid side by side

Citizenship by investment (CBI)

A citizenship by investment programme grants a passport (and therefore nationality) in exchange for an investment — usually a donation to a national fund or a property purchase. Unlike a golden visa, access is direct, with no prior years of residence.

The main programmes in 2026

Following the regional agreement, Caribbean programmes are aligning around a floor of from $200,0001:

  • Country: Min. investment · Timeline · Passport
  • 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis: about €200,0002 · 4 months3–8 months4 · ~154 visa-free destinations
  • 🇩🇲 Dominica: about €200,0002 · 4 months3–8 months4 · ~145 destinations
  • 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda: about €230,0005 · 4 months3–8 months4 · ~151 destinations
  • 🇬🇩 Grenada: about €235,0006 · 4 months3–8 months4 · Access to the E-2 visa (USA)
  • 🇹🇷 Turkey: about $400,0007 · 3 months8–6 months9 · Real estate

→ Compare the programmes · → See the passport index

Why a second passport

  • Mobility: add 140 to 155 visa-free destinations.
  • Plan B: legal security and freedom of movement.
  • Inheritance: citizenship can often be passed on to descendants.

Programmes impose rigorous due diligence (criminal record, source of funds). Always go through a licensed agent and check the up-to-date list of visa-free destinations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a golden visa and CBI?

A golden visa grants residency (the right to stay); citizenship by investment (CBI) directly grants a passport and nationality, with no prior years of residence.

Which CBI passport is the most powerful?

Among the Caribbean programmes, Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks first for mobility (~154 destinations). Malta offers an EU passport, but through a far more expensive and tightly regulated scheme.

Do you have to live in the country for a CBI programme?

No: Caribbean programmes generally require no residence at all, which makes them plan B and mobility solutions.

Programmes by country

One card per citizenship programme: the starting payment, the fees to add for your household and a subtotal of the figured items only. Amounts in the currency published by the source, without conversion; each figure links to its source and verification date.

Household composition

Calculated for: Main applicant only

Other dependants aged 18 and over
0
Children under 18
0

Fee schedules treat people differently by age: enter each child’s age. Eligibility rules for dependants (maximum age, parents) are those of each programme.

  • Antigua and Barbuda

    • Donation
    • Real estate
    • Business
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    Starting donation or investment

    Donation to the National Development Fund (NDF)

    Minimum amount
    $230,000
    Currency
    US Dollar (USD)
    Household covered
    Amount published for up to 4 people in total; not specified beyond that.
    Fees
    Not included: see “Fees to add”.

    Non-refundable donation. The sum paid to the state cannot be recovered.

    • One-off non-refundable contribution to the NDF, same amount for a single applicant or a family of up to 4 people (fees in addition).

    Fees to add

    For 1 person. A fee from another option is never added here.

    ItemBasisAmount
    File processingper application$10,000
    Main applicant due diligenceper application$8,500
    Passports1 × $300 per person $300

    Subtotal of the items shown

    $248,800

    Includes: starting amount · File processing · Main applicant due diligence · Passports.

    Not figured here

    • Fees of the authorised agent and advisers
    • Documents, translations, legalisation and shipping

    This subtotal is not an all-inclusive price.

    Other options and family conditions

    • — $300,000
    • — $1,500,000
    • — $400,000
    • — not figured
    • Minimum presence required: from 5 days
    • Eligible dependants (maximum age of children, parents, siblings) follow each programme’s rules: see the conditions in the sources below.
    Sources and verification dates (14)
    • Donation to the National Development Fund (NDF) — $230,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « in the minimum sum of US$230,000 per application »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Approved real estate — $300,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « may choose to purchase property valued at minimum US$300,000 »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Approved business, sole investment — $1,500,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « makes an investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000 »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Approved business, joint investment — $400,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « at least US$400,000 to the joint investment »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Contribution to the University of the West Indies fund — $260,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « US$260,000 contribution (inclusive of processing fees) »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • File processing — $10,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Processing fees: US$10,000 »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Main applicant due diligence — $8,500

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Due Diligence and passport fees *USD *ECD Principal applicant $8,500 $22,950 »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Passports — $300

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Passport fee – each person $300 »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • File processing — $20,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Processing Fees: US$20,000 »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Spouse due diligence — $5,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Due Diligence $8,500 $8,500 + $5,000 for spouse, $2,000 per dependent 12-17, $4,000 per dependent 18 and over »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Children due diligence — $2,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Dependent child aged 12–17 | $2,000 »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • File processing — $10,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Processing Fees: US$ 20,000 plus an incremental amount of US$10,000 from the 5th dependent onwards »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Dependants due diligence — $4,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Dependent aged 18–30 | $4,000 »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
    • Information — from 5 days

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Antigua and Barbuda official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « does not spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda during the period of five calendar years »
      View the source (cip.gov.ag)
  • Dominica

    • Donation
    • Real estate
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    Starting donation or investment

    Donation to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)

    Minimum amount
    $200,000
    Currency
    US Dollar (USD)
    Household covered
    Applicant and dependants up to 4 people in total; supplement per person beyond that.
    Fees
    Not included: see “Fees to add”.

    Non-refundable donation. The sum paid to the state cannot be recovered.

    • Non-refundable contribution to the Economic Diversification Fund for a single applicant; fees in addition.
    • Non-refundable contribution for the main applicant with no more than 3 dependants (family of 4).

    Fees to add

    For 1 person. A fee from another option is never added here.

    ItemBasisAmount
    File processingper application$1,000
    Main applicant due diligenceper application$7,500
    Interview1 × $1,000 per person aged 16 and over$1,000
    Naturalisation certificates1 × $500 per person $500

    Subtotal of the items shown

    $210,000

    Includes: starting amount · File processing · Main applicant due diligence · Interview · Naturalisation certificates.

    Not figured here

    • Fees of the authorised agent and advisers
    • Documents, translations, legalisation and shipping
    • Possible enhanced due diligence depending on profile

    This subtotal is not an all-inclusive price.

    Other options and family conditions

    • — $200,000
    • Indicative timeframe: from 3 months
    • Eligible dependants (maximum age of children, parents, siblings) follow each programme’s rules: see the conditions in the sources below.
    Sources and verification dates (15)
    • Donation to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) — $200,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$200,000 (two hundred thousand United States dollars) for the main applicant; »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Donation to the Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) — $250,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand United States dollars) »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Approved real estate — $200,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Minimum real estate investment: US$200,000 Investors must hold the property for at least three years (or five years if reselling under the Programme). »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Supplement per dependant — $40,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$40,000 (forty thousand United States dollars) »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Supplement per dependant — $25,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$25,000 (twenty-five thousand United States dollars) »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • File processing — $1,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Processing Fees -US$1,000 per application »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Main applicant due diligence — $7,500

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Due diligence fees – US$7,500 for the main applicant, US$4,000 for any dependants aged 16 or above; »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Interview — $1,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Mandatory interview fee (per person aged 16 and over): US$1,000 »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Naturalisation certificates — $500

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Certificate of Naturalisation fee – US$500 per person »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Dependants due diligence — $4,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Due diligence fees – US$7,500 for the main applicant, US$4,000 for any dependants aged 16 or above; »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Government fees for the option — $75,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Government fees for real estate applicants For those who choose the real estate investment route, additional Government fees apply: US$75,000 for the main applicant; »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Government fees for the option — $100,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$100,000 for the main applicant and up to three dependants; »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Government fees for the option — $40,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$40,000 for each additional qualified dependant aged 18 years of age or older. »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Government fees for the option — $25,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Additional dependants: Under 18: US$25,000 per person »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
    • Information — from 3 months

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Dominica official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « applicants are generally expected to wait at least three months »
      View the source (cbiu.gov.dm)
  • Grenada

    • Donation
    • Real estate
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    Starting donation or investment

    Donation to the National Transformation Fund (NTF)

    Minimum amount
    $235,000
    Currency
    US Dollar (USD)
    Household covered
    Applicant and dependants up to 4 people in total; supplement per person beyond that.
    Fees
    Not included: see “Fees to add”.

    Non-refundable donation. The sum paid to the state cannot be recovered.

    • Non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund for the main applicant and up to 3 dependants (excluding categories (f) and (g)); fees payable in addition (S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024, in force on 1 July 2024, which repeals and replaces S.R.O. No. 12 of 2024).

    Fees to add

    For 1 person. A fee from another option is never added here.

    ItemBasisAmount
    Application feeper application$1,500
    File processing1 × $1,500 per person aged 18 and over$1,500
    Main applicant due diligenceper application$5,000
    Interview1 × $1,000 per person aged 17 and over$1,000

    Subtotal of the items shown

    $244,000

    Includes: starting amount · Application fee · File processing · Main applicant due diligence · Interview.

    Not figured here

    • Fees of the authorised agent and advisers
    • Documents, translations, legalisation and shipping
    • Dependants in special categories (separate schedule)

    This subtotal is not an all-inclusive price.

    Other options and family conditions

    • — $270,000
    • — $350,000
    • Eligible dependants (maximum age of children, parents, siblings) follow each programme’s rules: see the conditions in the sources below.
    Sources and verification dates (13)
    • Donation to the National Transformation Fund (NTF) — $235,000

      Minister responsible for citizenship, Government of Grenada, « Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024 », Jun 28, 2024Investment Migration Agency Grenada official website · No verification date recorded

      « National Transformation Fund — Main Applicant and up to 3 dependants: $235,000.00 — Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024, Schedule I. »
      View the source (imagrenada.gd)
    • Approved real estate, share of a unit — $270,000

      Minister responsible for citizenship, Government of Grenada, « Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024 », Jun 28, 2024Investment Migration Agency Grenada official website · No verification date recorded

      « Minimum of: $270,000.00 (for each share in the unit) […] valued at a total minimum of USD $540,000.00 — Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024, Schedule I. »
      View the source (imagrenada.gd)
    • Approved real estate, whole unit — $350,000

      Minister responsible for citizenship, Government of Grenada, « Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024 », Jun 28, 2024Investment Migration Agency Grenada official website · No verification date recorded

      « Approved Project Investment — Minimum of: $350,000.00 — Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024, Schedule I. »
      View the source (imagrenada.gd)
    • Supplement per dependant — $25,000

      Minister responsible for citizenship, Government of Grenada, « Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024 », Jun 28, 2024Investment Migration Agency Grenada official website · No verification date recorded

      « $25,000.00 (for each additional dependant) — Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024, Schedule I. »
      View the source (imagrenada.gd)
    • Application fee — $1,500

      Grenada Citizenship by Investment official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « USD 1,500 »
      View the source (cbi.gov.gd)
    • File processing — $1,500

      Grenada Citizenship by Investment official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « USD 1,500 »
      View the source (cbi.gov.gd)
    • Main applicant due diligence — $5,000

      Grenada Citizenship by Investment official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « USD 5,000 »
      View the source (cbi.gov.gd)
    • Interview — $1,000

      Grenada Citizenship by Investment official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « USD 1,000 per person aged 17 and over »
      View the source (cbi.gov.gd)
    • Application fee — $1,500

      Grenada Citizenship by Investment official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « USD 1,500 per person »
      View the source (cbi.gov.gd)
    • Dependants due diligence — $5,000

      Grenada Citizenship by Investment official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « USD 5,000 per person aged 17 and over »
      View the source (cbi.gov.gd)
    • File processing — $500

      Grenada Citizenship by Investment official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « USD 500 for persons under 18 »
      View the source (cbi.gov.gd)
    • Government fees for the option — $50,000

      Minister responsible for citizenship, Government of Grenada, « Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024 », Jun 28, 2024Investment Migration Agency Grenada official website · No verification date recorded

      « Government Contribution — Main Applicant and up to 3 dependants: $50,000.00 — Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024, Schedule I. »
      View the source (imagrenada.gd)
    • Government fees for the option — $25,000

      Minister responsible for citizenship, Government of Grenada, « Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024 », Jun 28, 2024Investment Migration Agency Grenada official website · No verification date recorded

      « $25,000.00 (for each additional dependant) — Grenada Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2024 — S.R.O. No. 15 of 2024, Schedule I. »
      View the source (imagrenada.gd)
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis

    • Donation
    • Public project
    • Real estate
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    Starting donation or investment

    SISC contribution (Sustainable Island State Contribution)

    Minimum amount
    $250,000
    Currency
    US Dollar (USD)
    Household covered
    Applicant and dependants up to 4 people in total; supplement per person beyond that.
    Fees
    Not included: see “Fees to add”.

    Non-refundable donation. The sum paid to the state cannot be recovered.

    • Non-refundable contribution for a single applicant or a family of up to 4 people; fees in addition.

    Fees to add

    For 1 person. A fee from another option is never added here.

    ItemBasisAmount
    Main applicant due diligenceper application$10,000

    Subtotal of the items shown

    $260,000

    Includes: starting amount · Main applicant due diligence.

    Not figured here

    • Fees of the authorised agent and advisers
    • Documents, translations, legalisation and shipping

    This subtotal is not an all-inclusive price.

    Other options and family conditions

    • — $250,000
    • — $325,000
    • — $600,000
    • Indicative timeframe: about 180 days
    • Eligible dependants (maximum age of children, parents, siblings) follow each programme’s rules: see the conditions in the sources below.
    Sources and verification dates (14)
    • SISC contribution (Sustainable Island State Contribution) — $250,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Main Applicant or Family (up to four members): US$250,000 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Approved public benefit project — $250,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$250,000 in a unit of an Approved Public Benefit Project to be paid to the Unit »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Approved real estate: condominium or project share — $325,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « for a minimum investment of US$325,000 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Approved real estate: condominium or project share — $325,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Developer's Real Estate Investment: Purchase of approved real estate starting from US$325,000 (resaleable after seven years) to be paid to the developer for each main applicant. »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Approved real estate: single-family home — $600,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « for a minimum investment of US$600,000 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Supplement per dependant — $50,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Additional Dependants aged 18 or over: US$50,000 each »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Supplement per dependant — $25,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Additional Dependants under 18: US$25,000 each »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Main applicant due diligence — $10,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Main Applicant: US$10,000 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Dependants due diligence — $7,500

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Each Dependant (16 or over): US$7,500 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Government fees for the option — $25,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Main applicant: US$25,000 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Government fees for the option — $15,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « On approval-in-principle of an application made through approved private real estate investment, the following post-approval application fees apply: Main applicant: US$25,000 Spouse of the main applicant: US$15,000 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Government fees for the option — $10,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Qualified dependant under 18: US$10,000 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Government fees for the option — $15,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Qualified dependant aged 18 or over: US$15,000 »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
    • Information — about 180 days

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — St Kitts and Nevis official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « 120-180 days »
      View the source (ciu.gov.kn)
  • Saint Lucia

    • Donation
    • Real estate
    • Bonds
    • Business
    Expand

    Starting donation or investment

    Donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF)

    Minimum amount
    $240,000
    Currency
    US Dollar (USD)
    Household covered
    Applicant and dependants up to 4 people in total; supplement per person beyond that.
    Fees
    Not included: see “Fees to add”.

    Non-refundable donation. The sum paid to the state cannot be recovered.

    • Non-refundable contribution for the applicant with no more than 3 dependants; fees in addition.

    Fees to add

    For 1 person. A fee from another option is never added here.

    ItemBasisAmount
    File processingper application$2,000
    Main applicant due diligenceper application$8,000

    Subtotal of the items shown

    $250,000

    Includes: starting amount · File processing · Main applicant due diligence.

    Not figured here

    • Fees of the authorised agent and advisers
    • Documents, translations, legalisation and shipping

    This subtotal is not an all-inclusive price.

    Other options and family conditions

    • — $300,000
    • — $300,000
    • — $250,000
    • — $3,500,000
    • — $1,000,000
    • Indicative timeframe: about 90 days
    • Eligible dependants (maximum age of children, parents, siblings) follow each programme’s rules: see the conditions in the sources below.
    Sources and verification dates (20)
    • Donation to the National Economic Fund (NEF) — $240,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Applicant alone with up to three other qualifying dependents: US $240,000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Approved real estate project — $300,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US $300,000 plus applicable administration fees »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Government bonds (National Action Bonds) — $300,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$ 300,000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Approved enterprise project (infrastructure) — $250,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$250,000 plus applicable administration fees »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Approved enterprise project, sole investment — $3,500,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$ 3,500,000 (minimum investment) »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Approved enterprise project, joint venture — $1,000,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$1,000,000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Supplement per dependant — $20,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Each additional qualifying dependent (Above 18 years of age): US$ 20,000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Supplement per dependant — $10,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Each additional qualifying dependent (Under 18 years of age): US$ 10,000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • File processing — $2,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « The only fees payable upon submitting your citizenship application are the non-refundable due diligence and processing fees as quoted below. Main Applicant: US $2,000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Main applicant due diligence — $8,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Main Applicant: US $8,000 Each qualifying dependent: US $5,000 Due diligence is only conducted on applicants above the age of 16 years. »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • File processing — $1,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US $1,000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Dependants due diligence — $5,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Due diligence is only conducted on applicants above the age of 16 years. »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Government fees for the option — $30,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$ 30, 000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Government fees for the option — $45,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$ 45, 000 »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Government fees for the option — $5,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$ 5, 000 EACH »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Government fees for the option — $10,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « US$ 10,000 EACH »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Government fees for the option — $50,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « An additional, non-refundable administration fee of US$ 50,000 is applicable. »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Government fees for the option — $15,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Option 3 Applicant alone with up to three other qualifying dependents: US$250,000 plus applicable administration fees Administrative Fees for Dependents: Application Alone: An additional, administration fee of US$15,000 will apply. »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Government fees for the option — $50,000

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « An additional, non-refundable administration fee of US$50,000 will apply. »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
    • Information — about 90 days

      Citizenship by Investment Unit — Saint Lucia official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « approximately ninety (90) days to the grant of citizenship »
      View the source (cipsaintlucia.com)
  • Turkey

    • Real estate
    • Business
    • Deposit
    • Bonds
    • Funds
    • Pension
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    Starting donation or investment

    Real estate purchase

    Minimum amount
    $400,000
    Currency
    US Dollar (USD)
    Household covered
    The family members covered are not specified in our sources.
    Fees
    Not included: see “Fees to add”.

    Investment with a holding period. The property or investment must be kept for the required period; a later sale is neither guaranteed nor presented here as a refund.

    • One or more properties, 3-year resale ban recorded in the land registry; source: Norton Rose Fulbright law firm

    Fees to add

    For 1 person. A fee from another option is never added here.

    No government fee figured in our sources for this option.

    Subtotal of the items shown

    $400,000

    Includes: starting amount.

    Not figured here

    • Government application fees (not figured in our sources)
    • Fees of the authorised agent and advisers
    • Documents, translations, legalisation and shipping
    • Property acquisition costs (duties, notary, taxes)

    This subtotal is not an all-inclusive price.

    Other options and family conditions

    • — $500,000
    • — $500,000
    • — $500,000
    • — $500,000
    • — $500,000
    • Eligible dependants (maximum age of children, parents, siblings) follow each programme’s rules: see the conditions in the sources below.
    Sources and verification dates (9)
    • Real estate purchase — $400,000

      Norton Rose Fulbright private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « has been increased from USD 250,000 to USD 400,000 »
      View the source (nortonrosefulbright.com)
    • Real estate purchase — $400,000

      Invest in Türkiye official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « Acquiring a property worth a minimum of USD 400,000 or equivalent foreign currency with a title deed restriction on its resale for at least three years, as attested by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change »
      View the source (invest.gov.tr)
    • Real estate purchase — 3 years

      Invest in Türkiye official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « Shall purchase real estate worth at least USD 400,000 ; Shall state, in the application for acquisition, that they purchased the real estate for this purpose, the title deed should state this purpose, and the foreigner shall declare that they shall not sell the real estate for three years in the section of the form where declarations are made. — Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, « Acquiring Property and Citizenship ». »
      View the source (invest.gov.tr)
    • Fixed capital investment — $500,000

      Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « En az 500.000 Amerikan Doları veya karşılığı döviz »
      View the source (nvi.gov.tr)
    • Fixed capital investment — $500,000

      Invest in Türkiye official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « Making a minimum fixed capital investment of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency, as attested by the Ministry of Industry and Technology »
      View the source (invest.gov.tr)
    • Bank deposit — $500,000

      Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « En az 500.000 Amerikan Doları veya karşılığı döviz »
      View the source (nvi.gov.tr)
    • Government debt securities — $500,000

      Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « En az 500.000 Amerikan Doları veya karşılığı döviz »
      View the source (nvi.gov.tr)
    • Real estate or venture capital fund units — $500,000

      Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü official website · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « En az 500.000 Amerikan Doları veya karşılığı döviz »
      View the source (nvi.gov.tr)
    • Private pension savings (BES) — $500,000

      Norton Rose Fulbright private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « depositing a minimum amount of USD 500,000 (or an equivalent amount thereof) »
      View the source (nortonrosefulbright.com)
  • Vanuatu

    • Donation
    Expand

    Starting donation or investment

    Contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP)

    Minimum amount
    $130,000
    Currency
    US Dollar (USD)
    Household covered
    Official schedule by household composition (single, couple, couple with minor children), then a supplement per person.
    Fees
    Not included: see “Fees to add”.

    Non-refundable donation. The sum paid to the state cannot be recovered.

    • One-off non-refundable contribution to the government; source: consultant Global Citizen Solutions (Sept. 2026), unofficial.

    Fees to add

    For 1 person. A fee from another option is never added here.

    ItemBasisAmount
    Main applicant due diligenceper application$5,000
    Biometricsprivate source, not addedper application$3,000

    Subtotal of the items shown

    $135,000

    Includes: starting amount · Main applicant due diligence.

    Shown but not added (private source): Biometrics.

    Not figured here

    • Fees of the authorised agent and advisers
    • Documents, translations, legalisation and shipping
    • Biometrics for dependants

    This subtotal is not an all-inclusive price.

    Other options and family conditions

    • Indicative timeframe: about 3 months
    • Main applicant due diligence: two sources disagree; the official amount ($5,000) is used, a private source states $5,500.
    • Supplement per dependant: two sources disagree; the official amount ($10,000) is used, a private source states $20,000.
    • Eligible dependants (maximum age of children, parents, siblings) follow each programme’s rules: see the conditions in the sources below.
    Sources and verification dates (13)
    • Contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP) — $130,000

      Global Citizen Solutions private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Investors make a one-time contribution of $130,000 to apply as a single applicant, with an additional $50,000 required to include up to three dependents. »
      View the source (globalcitizensolutions.com)
    • Contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP) — $135,000

      Vanuatu Citizenship Office official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « FIU Diligence Fee : USD 5,000 — Single Applicant : USD 130,000 — Married Couple : USD 150,000 — Married Couple + 1 Child : USD 165,000 — Married Couple + 2 Children : USD 180,000 — Additional Applicant : USD 10,000. — Vanuatu Citizenship Office, « Fees and Charges ». 130 000 + 5 000 = 135 000 USD pour un célibataire, hors honoraires d'agent. »
      View the source (vancitizenship.gov.vu)
    • Contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP) — $150,000

      Vanuatu Citizenship Office official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « Married Couple USD 150,000 »
      View the source (vancitizenship.gov.vu)
    • Contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP) — $150,000

      Global Citizen Solutions private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « $150,000 »
      View the source (globalcitizensolutions.com)
    • Contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP) — $165,000

      Vanuatu Citizenship Office official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « Married Couple + 1 Child USD 165,000 »
      View the source (vancitizenship.gov.vu)
    • Contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP) — $180,000

      Vanuatu Citizenship Office official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « Married Couple + 2 Children USD 180,000 »
      View the source (vancitizenship.gov.vu)
    • Contribution to the Development Support Program (DSP) — $180,000

      Global Citizen Solutions private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Family of up to four: DSP: Non-refundable donation of $180,000. »
      View the source (globalcitizensolutions.com)
    • Supplement per dependant — $10,000

      Vanuatu Citizenship Office official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « Additional Applicant USD 10,000 »
      View the source (vancitizenship.gov.vu)
    • Main applicant due diligence — $5,000

      Vanuatu Citizenship Office official website · Verified on Nov 2, 2026

      « The table below shows the chargeable Application and Citizenship (Certificate) Fees under different Forms. CategoryCurrencyGovernment Mandated Fees FIU Diligence Fee USD 5,000 »
      View the source (vancitizenship.gov.vu)
    • Biometrics — $3,000

      Global Citizen Solutions private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Biometrics: $3,000 for the main applicant, $2,000 per dependent »
      View the source (globalcitizensolutions.com)
    • Information — about 3 months

      Global Citizen Solutions private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « the process usually takes just two to three months »
      View the source (globalcitizensolutions.com)
    • Main applicant due diligence (amount not used) — $5,500

      Global Citizen Solutions private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « Due Diligence Fee$5,500 per application »
      View the source (globalcitizensolutions.com)
    • Supplement per dependant (amount not used) — $20,000

      Global Citizen Solutions private source · Verified on Oct 13, 2026

      « $20,000 per person »
      View the source (globalcitizensolutions.com)

The United States is not listed here: the EB-5 programme leads to permanent residence (green card), not citizenship, which can only be obtained later through naturalisation. See the Golden Visa guide

Please note

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Sources and verification dates

  1. 1.

    global.cbi.usd.200000 : $200,000

  2. 2.

    dominique.cbi.eur.200000 : €200,000

  3. 3.

    grenade.visa-residence.mois.4 : 4 months

  4. 4.

    grenade.visa-residence.mois.8 : 8 months

  5. 5.

    antigua-et-barbuda.cbi.eur.230000 : €230,000

    Verified on Nov 2, 2026

  6. 6.

    grenade.visa-residence.eur.235000 : €235,000

  7. 7.

    turquie.immobilier.usd.400000 : $400,000

  8. 8.

    turquie.immobilier.mois.3 : 3 months

  9. 9.

    turquie.immobilier.mois.6 : 6 months