Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programs
Citizenship by investment allows individuals to obtain a second passport through direct financial contributions real estate investments or business development These programs grant visa free travel to 140 countries tax benefits and expanded business opportunities
Top Citizenship Programs for 2025
Antigua Barbuda
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Investment from $100000 National Development Fund or $200000 real estate
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Visa free access to 150 countries, including the UK Schengen Zone
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No global income inheritance or capital gains tax
Egypt
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Investment from $250000 government contribution or $300000 real estate or business investment
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Fast-track processing 36 months
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No residency or language requirements
Malta
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Malta Exceptional Investor Naturalization MEIN Program
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Investment from $600000 residency required or $750000 for fasttrack processing
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Full EU citizenship with visafree travel to 190 destinations
Nauru & North Macedonia
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Exclusive investment programs with strategic global access
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Pathway to expanded travel freedom and investment growth
Austria
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One of the most exclusive programs requiring a substantial investment in the economy
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Austrian passport ranks among the strongest globally allowing visafree travel to 190 countries
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No dual citizenship restrictions for investors
Grenada
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Investment from $150000 donation or $220000 real estate
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Access to the US E2 Investor Visa allowing investors to live and work in the US
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Visa free travel to 145 countries including China the EU
Montenegro
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Investment from $250000 in real estate $200000 government donation
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Access to European and Schengen markets
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Pathway to EU membership expected by 2025
St Lucia & St Kitts Nevis
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Investment from $100000 government donation or $200000 real estate
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Fastest processing among CBI programs 36 months
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No residency requirements taxfriendly policies
Dominica
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Investment from $100000 in the Economic Diversification Fund or real estate investment
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Visafree travel to 140 countries including the EU UK
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No residency requirements
Jordan
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Investment from $750000 leading to Jordanian citizenship within 36 months
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Strategic location with access to Middle Eastern and international markets
Turkey
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Real estate investment from $400000 or business investment from $500000
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Fast-track citizenship in 36 months
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Visa free access to 110 countries and a potential EU visa waiver in the future
