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Citizenship by Investment Programs

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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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St. Kitts & Nevis

Caribbean
Min. Investment
$250,000
Timeline
3–9 months
Visa-Free
157+

The world's oldest citizenship by investment programme (1984), St. Kitts & Nevis offers one of the most respected Caribbean passports with strong Schengen and UK access.

  • World's oldest CBI (since 1984)
  • 157 visa-free countries
  • No income tax on worldwide income
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Vanuatu

Pacific
Min. Investment
$150,000
Timeline
45–60 days
Visa-Free
96+

Vanuatu offers the world's fastest citizenship by investment — typically approved and passport issued within 45–60 days. Note: EU Schengen visa-free access was permanently removed in December 2024.

  • World's fastest CBI (45–60 days)
  • Zero taxes anywhere
  • No residency required
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Turkey

Middle East
Min. Investment
$400,000
Timeline
3–6 months
Visa-Free
115+

Turkey's citizenship by investment programme offers a gateway between Europe and the Middle East. The $400,000 real estate route is the most popular, with a growing passport.

  • Dual citizenship allowed
  • Strong Istanbul real estate market
  • Bridge between East & West

Quick Comparison

Country Min. Investment Timeline Visa-Free Countries Passport Strength
🇲🇹 Malta €600,000 12–24 months 189+ Very Strong
🇩🇲 Dominica $200,000 6–9 months 145+ Good
🇬🇩 Grenada $235,000 6–8 months 145+ Good
🇰🇳 St. Kitts & Nevis $250,000 3–9 months 157+ Strong
🇻🇺 Vanuatu $150,000 45–60 days 96+ Limited
🇹🇷 Turkey $400,000 3–6 months 115+ Moderate

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