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Established in 2013, Antigua & Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme offers four investment options starting from USD 230,000. Benefits include visa-free travel to the Schengen Area and the UK, family inclusion, dual citizenship and a minimum stay of just five days within the first five years. All applications are subject to government approval and due diligence.

Published requirement

$230k

Timeline

Typically 7 to 9 months

Stay

5 days during the first 5 years

Argentina has announced a new citizenship by investment programme expected to open for applications in Q4 2026. Applicants will be able to choose between a USD 350,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury and a USD 800,000 subscription to a government bond created specifically for the programme. Family members may be included subject to additional contributions. Applications are not yet being accepted.

Published requirement

$350k

Timeline

Applications expected to open in Q4 2026. Overall processing time has not yet been published.

Stay

No minimum residence period announced for the investment route

Dominica CBI offers From USD 200,000. US visa access is currently restricted for Dominica nationals: new US visitor, student and immigrant visas are suspended since 1 January 2026.

Published requirement

From USD 200,000

Timeline

4 - 6

Stay

Currently no physical presence requirement. A 30-day presence requirement within the first five years is expected under the new regional framework.

Egypt Citizenship by Investment Programme offers From USD 250,000 (non-refundable donation route); other routes range up to USD 500,000 (see 'Investment Options' tab). Visa-free / visa-on-arrival access reported in a wide range across sources (approximately 50 destinations); US E-2 Investor Visa Treaty eligibility (Egypt–US treaty signed 27 June 1992)

Published requirement

From USD 250,000 (non-refundable donation route); other routes range up to USD 500,000 (see 'Investment Options' tab)

Timeline

Typically 6–12 months for the main applicant; approximately 24 months in total for an included spouse due to the mandatory 2-year waiting period

Stay

2-day visit during application, plus 4 weeks after approval.

Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) offers From USD 235,000 (National Transformation Fund contribution, single applicant or family of up to 4). Visa-free / visa-on-arrival access to 140+ destinations, including the Schengen Area, UK, China (30 days), Hong Kong and Singapore

Published requirement

From USD 235,000 (National Transformation Fund contribution, single applicant or family of up to 4)

Timeline

6–8 months

Stay

No physical presence requirement. Expected under ECCIRA reforms: 30 cumulative days in the first 5 years, including at least 5 days in year 1 for the main applicant.

Jordan grants citizenship through active investment routes: new productive projects with Jordanian job creation, investment in existing businesses, listed shares, strategic sectors, large-scale employment and Amra City. Entry starts at JOD 500,000 (approx. USD 705,000) outside Amman. Passive deposit and bond routes are no longer available. Visa-free access to around 50 destinations; no visa-free access to Schengen, the UK or the USA.

Published requirement

$705k

Timeline

Varies by route. Share and existing-investor routes: typically 4-7 months from approval. New-project routes are staged: residence first, then a 3-year temporary Jordanian passport, with full citizenship only after compliance is verified.

Stay

No minimum stay. At least one in-person visit to Jordan is required during the process

This listing describes a simplified Kyrgyz citizenship procedure for applicants who may qualify through birth in the Kyrgyz SSR/Kyrgyz Republic or former USSR citizenship. It is not a citizenship-by-investment programme. The applicable residence period, eligibility, documents and procedure must be confirmed under current Kyrgyz law before applying.

Published requirement

USD 0 qualifying investment; service package from USD 25,000 per adult

Timeline

From 7 months

Stay

For applicants qualifying through birth in the Kyrgyz SSR/Kyrgyz Republic or former USSR citizenship, the statutory residence period is generally reduced to one year. Confirm the applicable rule and how residence is counted before applying.

St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) offers From USD 250,000 (Sustainable Island State Contribution route, single applicant or family of up to 4). Visa-free / visa-on-arrival access to a large share of global destinations, including the Schengen Area( Around 156 countries);

Published requirement

From USD 250,000 (Sustainable Island State Contribution route, single applicant or family of up to 4)

Timeline

4–6 months

Stay

0 days - no mandatory physical presence requirement. Upcoming reform: Physical presence is expected to become mandatory under the new regional framework, but the exact number of days has not yet been officially confirmed.

St Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) offers From USD 240,000 (National Economic Fund contribution, single applicant or family of up to 4). Visa-free / visa-on-arrival access to 140 countires

Published requirement

From USD 240,000 (National Economic Fund contribution, single applicant or family of up to 4)

Timeline

12

Stay

A minimum of 30 cumulative days during the first five years of citizenship has been agreed under the regional Eastern Caribbean CBI framework. Implementation in Saint Lucia is pending, so applicants should confirm the effective rules before applying.

Nauru's Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program offers citizenship from USD 90,000 for a single applicant under the Iruwa Initiative discount, valid for applications filed by 31 December 2026 (standard contribution USD 115,000). Fully remote process with no physical presence requirement. Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 87 destinations, including Singapore, Hong Kong and the UAE. No visa-free access to the Schengen Area, the UK (visa required since December 2025) or the USA.

Published requirement

$90k

Timeline

Typically 3-5 months from submission of a complete file. Headline best case around 3 months; actual timing depends on due diligence and document quality.

Stay

No physical presence required - no visit before or after citizenship

Sierra Leone offers two citizenship pathways: Fast-Track Special Naturalisation from USD 140,000 and African Heritage Naturalisation from USD 100,000 for applicants who establish African ancestry through qualifying DNA evidence. Both routes can be completed remotely and provide Sierra Leone citizenship with access to ECOWAS regional mobility.

Published requirement

From USD 65,000 + 1kg gold bullion (Permanent Residency); from USD 100,000 (Heritage Citizenship, African descent); from USD 140,000 (Fast Track Citizenship)

Timeline

2 - 3

Stay

No physical presence, in-country residence or visitation requirement applies to the Fast-Track Citizenship via Special Naturalisation route.

São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Programme offers citizenship from USD 90,000 through the National Transformation Fund. The programme is fully remote, with no residency requirement, and processing typically takes around 4-6 months.

Published requirement

From USD 90,000 (National Transformation Fund contribution, single applicant or family of up to 4) plus a USD 5,000 submission fee

Timeline

4–6 months

Stay

No physical presence required. The application can be completed remotely, with no mandatory visit before or after citizenship is granted.

El Salvador Freedom Passport offers fast-track citizenship through a USD 1,000,000 contribution payable in Bitcoin (BTC) or USDT. Includes family eligibility and access to 131 visa-free/visa-on-arrival destinations, including the Schengen Area, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Published requirement

$1M

Timeline

Among the fastest in the world: approximately 6–8 weeks from application to passport, fully remote

Stay

No physical presence or residency requirement. The application can be completed remotely, with no mandatory stay after citizenship is granted.

Turkish Citizenship by Investment offers several qualifying routes, including real estate from USD 400,000 and financial investment options from USD 500,000, including bank deposits, government bonds, investment funds and the private pension system. No minimum residence period is required for citizenship. Turkish citizens benefit from broad international mobility, although the passport does not provide visa-free access to the Schengen Area, UK or USA.

Published requirement

From USD 400,000 (real estate route) or USD 500,000 (bank deposit, capital investment, government bonds, investment fund, or job-creation routes)

Timeline

Typically 4–12 months from application to citizenship, depending on the route, document quality, and case complexity

Stay

No ongoing minimum-stay requirement. One in-person visit is generally required for application and biometrics, with the remaining process handled remotely. Once citizenship is granted, there is no requirement to reside in Turkey or maintain a minimum annual presence.

Vanuatu Development Support Program (VDSP), From USD 130,000 . Visa-free / visa-on-arrival access to approximately 86 destinations as of 2026 (materially reduced from 130+ prior to 2022 — see 'Updates' tab for the loss of Schengen and UK access)

Published requirement

From USD 130,000 (Development Support Program contribution, single applicant)

Timeline

Among the fastest in the world: typically 30–45 days, or 6–8 weeks, for the DSP route

Stay

No minimum physical presence or residence requirement. Applicants are not required to live in Vanuatu during the application process or after citizenship is granted.