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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 from a few months to over a year; Turkey’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
Turkey Citizenship by InvestmentReal estate USD 400,000 (held for three years)Citizenship and passportUsually about 6–12 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
St Lucia Citizenship by InvestmentContribution from USD 240,000 (up to four family members)Citizenship and passportRecently about 12–18 monthsFamilies prioritising Schengen access, or needing ties with Taiwan
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
Argentina Citizenship by InvestmentContribution from USD 350,000 (coming soon)Citizenship and passportApplications targeted for Q4 2026Families wanting a South American passport who can wait for the official launch
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 propertyTurkey, with the property held for three years.
Citizenship by Investment

All programmes

Citizenship by investmentTurkey Citizenship by InvestmentBuy real estate worth USD 400,000 and hold it for three years, and your whole family receives Turkish citizenship and passports.Explore the programmeCitizenship by investmentGrenada Citizenship by InvestmentObtain Grenadian citizenship and passports for your whole family through a donation or approved real estate.Explore the programmeCitizenship by investmentSt Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by InvestmentObtain St Kitts & Nevis citizenship and passports for your whole family through a donation or approved real estate.Explore the programmeCitizenship by investmentSt Lucia Citizenship by InvestmentContribute from USD 240,000 (up to four family members), or invest in government bonds or real estate, for St Lucian citizenship and a passport for the family.Explore the programmeCitizenship by investmentAntigua & Barbuda Citizenship by InvestmentObtain Antigua & Barbuda citizenship and passports for your whole family through a donation or approved real estate.Explore the programmeCitizenship by investmentDominica Citizenship by InvestmentObtain Dominican citizenship and passports for your whole family through a donation or approved real estate.Explore the programmeCitizenship by investment · Coming soonArgentina Citizenship by InvestmentSouth America’s first citizenship by investment programme: a USD 350,000 contribution or a USD 800,000 government bond, with applications targeted for Q4 2026.Explore the programmeCitizenship by investmentVanuatu Citizenship by InvestmentDonate from USD 130,000 with fast processing, and your whole family receives Vanuatu citizenship and passports.Explore the programme

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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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