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Citizenship by Investment: the routes at a glance

Citizenship by investment lets applicants obtain citizenship and a passport directly through a donation or real estate investment. Caribbean programmes are mainly donation-based and usually take a few months; Türkiye’s is mainly through real estate; Vanuatu is the fastest but no longer has visa-free access to the Schengen Area. Every application must pass due diligence, with a clear and lawful source of funds.

Citizenship by Investment: routes compared

ProgrammeInvestment / main requirementStatus gainedTypical timeSuits
Türkiye Citizenship by InvestmentReal estate USD 400,000 (held for three years)Citizenship and passportUsually about 3–6 monthsCitizenship through real estate
Grenada Citizenship by InvestmentDonation from USD 235,000Citizenship and passportUsually a few monthsA future US E-2 visa (after three years of residence)
St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by InvestmentDonation from USD 250,000Citizenship and passportUsually a few monthsPrioritising visa-free access and a long track record
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by InvestmentDonation from USD 230,000Citizenship and passportUsually a few monthsCovering a family at lower cost
Dominica Citizenship by InvestmentDonation from USD 200,000Citizenship and passportUsually a few monthsFamilies on a limited budget
Vanuatu Citizenship by InvestmentDonation USD 130,000Citizenship and passportUsually within a few monthsPrioritising speed and tax

Information as at September 2026, for reference only; actual requirements are subject to each government’s latest announcements.

How to choose

Which route suits you?

  • The lowest budgetDominica or Vanuatu (Vanuatu no longer has visa-free Schengen access).
  • The most visa-free destinationsSt Kitts & Nevis.
  • Investment through propertyTürkiye, with the property held for three years.
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FAQ

Do I need to relocate?

No. Most programmes have no residence requirement.

Can I keep my current nationality?

These countries mostly recognise dual citizenship, but you must confirm whether your current country of nationality allows it.

Is there an interview?

Caribbean programmes generally include an interview and due diligence.

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