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Benefits of second citizenship
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
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Citizenship Invest specializes in citizenship and residency programs that do not require living in the country and they allow dual nationality. No specific qualifications are expected from applicants other than holding a clean criminal record and clear source of funds as well as making an investment.
CITIZENSHIP
Considered gems within the immigration arena, these second citizenship by investment programs legally grant you a citizenship and a passport in only a few months without ever travelling or residing in the country. No specific qualifications are required from applicants and there are no interviews or language tests.
The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program was introduced in 1993 by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, allowing foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. This is now one of the world’s longest-running economic citizenship schemes and one of the most reputable. Applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Minimum contribution – USA 100,000 (single applicant) or USD 175,000 for a family of 4
Visa free travel – Instant visa-free to 143 countries including the Schengen States, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong
Family dependents – Spouse, children up to 30 years old, parents/grandparents without age restrictions, and married siblings 18 to 25 years
Investment Type – Donation to Dominica’s Government Fund or Real Estate Investment in Dominica
Passport validity – For persons above 16 years of age it will be valid for 10 years, for children under 16 it is valid for five years
The St Kitts and Nevis citizenship-by-investment program has been in operation since 1984, allowing foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. This makes it the oldest existing citizenship-by-investment program and one of the most reputable. Applicants obtain an irrevocable St Kitts and Nevis passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Minimum contribution – Donation USD 150,000 for a single applicant, real estate USD 200,000 in shares or USD 400,000 in a unit
Visa free travel – 156 countries, including Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong
Family dependents – Spouse, children under 31yrs old and parents of main applicant or spouse over 55 years old and unmarried siblings 18- 30 years
Investment Type – Donation to Sustainable Growth Fund or Real Estate Investment in a Government Approved Project
Passport validity – For persons above 16 years of age it will be valid for 10 years, for children under 16 it is valid for five years
The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in August 2013. The program of Grenada is the only Caribbean program with visa free access to China and the option to apply for E-2 USA ‘Investor Visa’ to reside in the United States. Grenada citizenship applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Minimum contribution – Contribution to Grenada’s National Transformation Fund (USD 150,000 for a single applicant) or Real Estate Investment (USD 200,000 for family of 4)
Visa free travel – Instant visa-free travel to 144 countries, including the Schengen countries, China, United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong
Family dependents – Spouse, children below 30 years old, elderly parents above 55 years old and siblings 18 years and above
Investment Type – Contribution to Grenada’s Government or Investment in Grenada’s Government Approved Projects
Passport validity – Five (5) years
The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program is the newest program in the Caribbean established in 2015 yet one of the strongest passports within the fast track citizenship programs. Applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Minimum contribution – Contribution to St. Lucia’s National Economic Fund (USD 100,000 for a single applicant) or Real Estate Option (USD 300,000) or Government Bonds (USD 250,000)
Visa free travel – Instant visa-free travel to 146 countries, including the Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong
Family dependents – Spouse, Children up to 30 years old, elderly Parents over the age of 55 years and siblings under 18 years
Investment Type – Contribution to St. Lucia’s Government Fund or Real Estate Investment or Government Bonds
Passport validity – five (5) years
The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program was passed by both houses of Parliament in March 2013, allowing foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. Since then, the program has received several applications and granted citizenship to many wealthy investors. Applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality
Minimum contribution – Economic contribution (USD 130,000 plus government fees for a family of 4) or Real Estate Investment (USD 200,000 plus government fees)
Visa free travel – Instant visa-free travel to 151 countries, including the Schengen area countries, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong
Family dependents – Spouse, children up to 30 years old, parents & grandparents who is 55 years old above and unmarried siblings without age restrictions
Investment Type – Economic contribution to Antigua’s (NDF) or Real Estate investment in Antigua & Barbuda
Passport validity – Initially five (5) years, then 10 years validity upon renewal for persons 18 years old and above
EUROPE
The Cyprus Citizenship by Investment program was launched in 2002, allowing foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. The Cyprus Passport by Investment is irrevocable and to obtain it applicants are not required to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Minimum contribution – EUR 2,200,000
Visa free travel – Instant visa-free travel to 174 countries, including the Schengen countries, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong
Family dependents –
Spouse, children below 28 years old and elderly parents above 65 years old
Investment Type –
Combined Investment of Real Estate and a non-refundable contribution to the Government.
Passport validity –
For persons 18 years of age and above it will be valid for 10 years, for children under 18 years it is valid for five years
The Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program was launched by the Government of Montenegro as part of its ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct investment and increase economic activity in the country. Montenegro economic citizenship program allows foreigners to be granted the citizenship of Montenegro at the discretion of the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Public Administration through a designated investment.
Minimum contribution – Minimum EUR 350,000
Maltese Citizenship by Exceptional Services may be granted under an amendment passed in 2020 to the Maltese Citizenship Act. The rules providing for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute to be naturalised and to receive Maltese citizenship on the basis of a contribution to and investment in Malta were promulgated. Applications under these regulations by direct investment shall not exceed four hundred (400) yearly and one thousand five hundred (1,500) in total.
Minimum contribution – Non-refundable Investment of €750,000 after completing 1 year of residency or €600,000 after completing 3 years of residency and €50,000 per additional dependent + EUR 700,000 on a real estate investment or enter a property rental contract for at least €16,000 p.a for 5 years + EUR 10,000 on a Philanthropic Donation
Visa free travel – 184 Visa free countries
Family dependents – Spouse, unmarried and financially dependent children below 28 years old and dependent parents and grandparents over 55 years old
Investment Type – Non-refundable Investment +Property Purchase or Rental + Philanthropic Donation
Passport validity – Ten (10) years for both Adults and minor children
OCEANIA & ASIA
The Vanuatu Citizenship Program (Development Support Program – DSP) was created by the Government of Vanuatu in 2017. Vanuatu passports have the longest validity of 10 years for all family members regardless of their ages.
Minimum contribution – USD 130,000
Processing Time – 2 months
Visa free travel –
Visa free travel: Instant visa-free to 130 countries including the Schengen States, UK, Singapore and Hong Kong
Family dependents – Spouse, children below 26 years old and elderly parents above 50 years old.
Investment Type – Donation
Passport validity – Ten (10) years for both adults and minor children
The Turkey Citizenship-by-Investment Program was launched in January 2017 to attract foreign direct investment and to boost growth in the country’s real estate sector. This program allows foreign investors to acquire citizenship under certain conditions. Applicants obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country or renounce their current nationality.
Minimum contribution – Real Estate Investment of USD 400,000
Processing Time – 2 – 5 months
Visa free travel – Instant visa-free travel to 111 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other major countries in Asia, Africa and South America
Family dependents – Spouse and Children under 18 years old
Investment Type – Real Estate Investment in Turkey
Passport validity – Initially five (5) years, then 10 years validity upon renewal for persons 18 years old and above
WHY A SECOND PASSPORT
The advantages of holding a second passport or an alternative residency are significant to mitigate financial risks and secure your future.
In this new world of deglobalization, a well-accepted second passport with visa-free access to relevant countries worldwide is essential.
