Contents
- Overview
- What Are the Citizenship by Investment Programs?
- Advantages of the Citizenship by Investment Programs?
- Disadvantages of the Citizenship by Investment Programs?
- Citizenship by Investment as a Commodity
- Type of Investments Required for the Citizenship by Investment Programs
- Invest in a Second Passport!
- Do you want to see results?
Overview
First things first, the Citizenship by Investment Programs are legit and completely legal programs. Each country is entitled to decide how they grant citizenship to foreigners.
Now that we got this out of the way, let us dive in the world of the Citizenship by Investment Programs!
However, if you are interested to get a dual citizenship, but not using the Citizenship by Investment Programs, please check this post to find out 4 more ways to get a second passport.
What Are the Citizenship by Investment Programs?
The Citizenship by Investment Programs, also known as CBI Programs, are opportunities offered by different countries designed to attract foreign capital and businesspeople by providing the citizenship in return.
Most of these programs are structured to ensure that the investment contributes to the welfare, advancement, and economic development of the country.
In other words, it is more about making an economic contribution to the host country than just an investment.
Citizenship by Investment vs. Golden Visa Programs?
Most people confuse the Golden Visa Residency Programs, also known as Residency Investment Programs, with the Citizenship by Investment Programs.
The Golden Visa Programs only grant the right to legally live in the host country. Sometimes this residence is temporary and other times permanent.
In conclusion, a residency does not grant you a second passport, it only allows you to stay legally in a country!
Although Golden Visa Programs could eventually give you the options to get the citizenship later on; it is not 100% guarantee. Moreover, it could take many years to even been able to start the naturalization process.
Golden Visa Programs are ideal for changing your tax residency and talking advantages of tax incentives offered by the issuing country. In addition, it could be use as a Plan B to get a second passport in the future.
Advantages of the Citizenship by Investment Programs?
Disadvantages of the Citizenship by Investment Programs?
Recommendation
Step 1
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Citizenship by Investment as a Commodity
Type of Investments Required for the Citizenship by Investment Programs
Each country demand different requirements, but the most common investment options are a real estate investment or a non-refundable donation.
Both options offer pro and cons! To help you determine which of the options is the right for you, here are some important points to consider:
Real Estate
Donation
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Citizenship by Investment Programs in the Pacific
- Vanuatu
Estimated costs
The amounts mentioned are not exact and vary according to the number of family members who wish to apply. In case of interest, please request a personal quote.
Real Estate
Step 1
- Vanuatu do not offer a real estate investment program. The citizenship can be obtain only via a donation.
Donation
Step 1
- Single Investor:
USD 80,000 - Family up to 4: USD 130,000
- Fees:
Citizenship by Investment Programs in the Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
Estimated costs
The amounts mentioned are not exact and vary according to the number of family members who wish to apply. In case of interest, please request a personal quote.
Real Estate
Step 1
- Minimum Investment: USD 200,000
- Property Maintenance: 5 years
- Fees:
USD 90,000
Donation
Step 1
- Single Investor:
USD 100,000 - Family up to 5: USD 150,000
- Fees:
- Dominica
Estimated costs
The amounts mentioned are not exact and vary according to the number of family members who wish to apply. In case of interest, please request a personal quote.
Real Estate
Step 1
- Minimum Investment: USD 200,000
- Property Maintenance: 3 years
- Fees: USD 70,000
Donation
Step 1
- Single Investor:
USD 100,000 - Family up to 4: USD 200,000
- Fees:
- Grenada
Estimated costs
The amounts mentioned are not exact and vary according to the number of family members who wish to apply. In case of interest, please request a personal quote.
Real Estate
Step 1
- Minimum Investment: USD 220,000
- Property Maintenance: 5 years
- Fees: USD 90,000
Donation
Step 1
- Single Investor:
USD 150,000 - Family up to 4: USD 200,000
- Fees:
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
Estimated costs
The amounts mentioned are not exact and vary according to the number of family members who wish to apply. In case of interest, please request a personal quote.
Real Estate
Step 1
- Minimum Investment: USD 200,000
- Property Maintenance: 7 years
- Fees: USD 75,000
Donation
Step 1
- Single Investor:
USD 150,000 - Family up to 4: USD 195,000
- Fees:
- Saint Lucia
Estimated costs
The amounts mentioned are not exact and vary according to the number of family members who wish to apply. In case of interest, please request a personal quote.
Real Estate
Step 1
- Minimum Investment: USD 300,000
- Property Maintenance: 5 years
- Fees: USD 95,000
Donation
Step 1
- Single Investor:
USD 100,000 - Family up to 4: USD 190,000
- Fees:
Citizenship by Investment Programs in Europe
- Montenegro
Investment Requirements
Option 1
Step 1
- Contribution to the state: 100,000€
- Investment into government approved real-estate developments in the northern part of the country: 250,000€
Option 2
Step 1
- Contribution to the state: 100,000€
- Investment into government approved real-estate developments in the southern part of Montenegro or in the capital city of Podgorica: 450,000€
- Turkey
Investment Requirements
Option 2
Step 1
- Invest in Turkish manufacturing or business in an amount of at least USD 500,000
- Malta
Investment Requirements (THIS will change soon!)
Contributions
Step 1
- Principal applicant: €650,000
- Spouse: €25,000
- Each Dependent child 0-17 yr: €25,000
- Each Dependent aged 18-26 yr, not married and financially dependent on the main Applicant: €50,000
- Each Dependent aged 55 or over, residing with the main Applicant and financially dependent on the Applicant: €50,000
+ Real Estate
Step 1
- Acquire a real estate with a minimum value of €350,000, to be held for at least 5 years
- or
- Lease a residential real estate, in Malta, for a period of 5 years, at an annual rent of at least €16,000
+ Refundable investments
Step 1
- Investment in government bonds (for at least 5 years): €150,000
- Passport fees per person: €500
- Bank charges per application: €200
+ DUE DILIGENCE FEES
Step 1
- Principal applicant: €7,500
- Spouse: €5,000
- Each Dependent child aged 0-17: €3,000
- Each Dependent aged 18-26: €5,000
- Each Dependent aged 55 or above: €5,000
- Cyprus - !! Currently suspended !!
Investment Requirements
OWN Real estate
Step 1
- Acquire real estate for personal use with a minimum value of €500,000. This property must be kept as a permanent residence for as long as the investor holds Cyprus citizenship.
investment
Step 1
- Investment in an amount of at least €1,5 million in residential properties
- or
- €2 million investment in commercial real estate, government bonds, alternative investment funds or a combination of them.
- These investments must be kept for at least 5 years.
3 ways you can invest
real estate
residential or commercial properties or infrastructure
Cyprus government bonds
maximum amount of €500,000
alternative investment fund
The applicant can combine the 3 ways of investment. The total amount must reach at least €2,000,000 if the investment only contains residential properties. In any other investment structure, it has to reach €2,500,000.
Invest in a Second Passport!
Maximize your freedom and the safety of your family with a dual citizenship.
Investing in a second passport will give you more options to make business and investments, and it will bring a great return on investment (ROI).
A lot of the countries participating in the Citizenship by Investment Programs do not impose taxes on income, wealth, or inheritance!
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