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One of the strongest Caribbean CBI programmes for families, with dependants up to age 30, flexible family inclusion and competitive overall costs. Antigua & Barbuda also offers strong global mobility, including visa-free access to the Schengen Area and the UK. In my view, it remains one of the best-balanced CBI programmes in the Caribbean.

From

$230k

Timeline

Typically 7 to 9 months

Stay

5 days during the first 5 years

Dominica CBI offers From USD 200,000.

From

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)

From

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

From

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.

Arab-world investors specifically needing Jordanian citizenship for MENA connectivity and regional business operations.

From

$750k

Timeline

4–7 months

Stay

Visit required for biometrics or interview

Kyrgyzstan offers a simplified citizenship pathway for qualifying applicants with former USSR links. The route is based on origin and historical citizenship connections rather than investment. The process is presented as taking from 7 months and requires three short visits to Bishkek.

From

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

Timeline

From 7 months

Stay

No residence requirement, but 3 short visits to Bishkek are required during the process.

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);

From

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

From

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 Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program offers USD 90,000 for a single applicant under the temporary Iruwa Initiative discount (available through 2026); standard contribution is USD 115,000. Visa-free entry to approximately 71 destinations, including Singapore — limited additional mobility compared with Caribbean or Turkish programmes

From

$90k

Timeline

Typically 3–5 months, among the faster CBI programmes globally, though slower than Vanuatu's or Nauru's own headline 3-month best-case figure

Stay

No prior or ongoing residency is required. The application is fully remote, with no visit or minimum-stay requirement before or after citizenship is granted.

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.

From

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 2 months.

From

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.

From

$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.

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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)

From

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.