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Citizenship by Investment

Obtain a second passport and the freedom to travel, live, and work across 90–189 countries through strategic investment.

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Malta

Europe
Min. Investment
€600,000
Timeline
12–24 months
Visa-Free
189+

Malta's citizenship by direct investment programme offers one of the most prestigious EU passports through a significant contribution to the country's economic and social development.

  • EU Passport
  • Schengen Access
  • 189 visa-free countries
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Dominica

Caribbean
Min. Investment
$200,000
Timeline
6–9 months
Visa-Free
145+

Dominica's Citizenship by Investment Programme has been operational since 1993, making it one of the longest-running and most reputable programmes in the Caribbean.

  • Most affordable major CBI
  • Dual citizenship allowed
  • No visit required
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Grenada

Caribbean
Min. Investment
$235,000
Timeline
6–8 months
Visa-Free
145+

Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI country with an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa agreement with the United States, enabling Grenadian citizens to apply to live and work in the US.

  • Only Caribbean CBI with US E-2 Treaty
  • UK & Schengen access
  • No residency required

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Detailed, research-backed information on 15+ citizenship and residency programs β€” investment options, requirements, processing times, and passport strength data.

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Residency by Investment

Secure long-term residency in top global destinations β€” from Dubai's tax-free economy to Europe's Schengen zone.

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UAE / Dubai

Middle East
Min. Investment
AED 500,000 (~$136,000)
Timeline
1–3 months
Pathway
Not standard (exceptional cases only)

UAE's Golden Visa offers a 10-year renewable residency with zero personal income tax in one of the world's most dynamic cities.

  • 0% personal income tax
  • 10-year Golden Visa
  • World-class infrastructure
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Portugal

Europe
Schengen
Min. Investment
€500,000
Timeline
6–12 months
Pathway
5 years

Portugal's Golden Visa provides Schengen residency with minimal stay requirements, leading to EU citizenship and passport after just 5 years.

  • EU citizenship after 5 years
  • Full Schengen zone access
  • Only 7 days/year minimum stay
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Greece

Europe
Schengen
Min. Investment
€250,000
Timeline
3–6 months
Pathway
7 years

Greece's Golden Visa offers the most affordable entry point into European residency and Schengen zone access, starting at €250,000 in real estate.

  • Europe's most affordable Golden Visa
  • No minimum stay requirement
  • Full Schengen zone access

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