Countries Offering Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programs
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🇨🇦 North America & Caribbean Region
These are the most popular and well-established Citizenship by Investment programs worldwide:
| Country | Minimum Investment (USD) | Processing Time | Visa-Free Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kitts & Nevis | $250,000 (donation) / $400,000 (real estate) | 4–6 months | 150+ |
| Dominica | $100,000 (donation) / $200,000 (real estate) | 4–6 months | 150+ |
| Grenada | $150,000 (donation) / $220,000 (real estate) | 4–6 months | 145+ |
| St. Lucia | $100,000 (donation) / $200,000 (real estate) | 3–5 months | 145+ |
| Antigua & Barbuda | $100,000 (donation) / $200,000 (real estate) | 4–6 months | 150+ |
✅ All five Caribbean countries offer lifetime citizenship, family inclusion, visa-free Schengen access, and no residency requirement.
🇪🇺 Europe (Investment-Based Citizenship / Residency-to-Citizenship Routes)
| Country | Program Type | Minimum Investment (EUR) | Citizenship Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | Citizenship by Exceptional Investment | €750,000 | 12–36 months |
| Austria | Citizenship by Direct Investment (discretionary) | €3,000,000+ | 24–36 months |
| Turkey | Citizenship by Real Estate | $400,000 | 3–6 months |
| Montenegro | Program closed (as of 2023) | €350,000 | — |
| North Macedonia | Citizenship by Investment | €200,000 | 6–12 months |
| Cyprus | Program suspended (was €2,000,000 real estate) | — |
✅ Malta and Austria remain the only active full EU citizenship programs.
✅ Turkey and North Macedonia are attractive options for business investors.
🇲🇪 Other Global Citizenship-by-Investment Options
| Country | Region | Investment Type | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanuatu | Pacific | $130,000 donation | 2–3 months |
| Jordan | Middle East | $750,000 investment | 6–9 months |
| Egypt | Africa | $250,000 donation / $300,000 real estate | 6–9 months |
✅ Vanuatu offers the fastest approval process globally (under 3 months).
🌍 Summary — Key Benefits Across All Programs
✔ Lifetime citizenship for investor & family
✔ Visa-free access to 130–160+ countries
✔ No residency or language requirements
✔ Dual citizenship allowed
✔ Tax advantages and business freedom
✔ Citizenship transferable to future generations
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