Ten Best Citizenship by Investment Programs in 2023

The Ten Best Citizenship by Investment Programs in 2023

Austria

Austria offers a distinctive economic citizenship program with rigorous eligibility criteria. Successful applicants gain Austrian citizenship and EU passports by making a minimum investment of €2 to 10 million in an Austrian business. Eligible businesses must meet specific criteria, including job creation for Austrian citizens, growth potential, and a solid international reputation.

Key benefits of the Austria citizenship by investment program:
– European citizenship in an EU country
– The Austrian passport ranks the highest among countries with citizenship by investment schemes.
– Visa-free travel and visa-on-arrival access to 174 countries worldwide
– Ranked fifth overall in the Global Peace Index, Austria is one of the world’s safest countries.

Antigua and Barbuda

Caribbean nations have become increasingly popular choices for acquiring citizenship by investment due to their proximity to the United States and affordable investment options. Antigua and Barbuda offer one of the best Caribbean citizenship by investment programs. Investors can acquire a second passport through a $100,000 donation to the Antigua and Barbuda National Development Fund.

Key benefits of the Antigua and Barbuda citizenship by investment program:
– A low minimum investment amount of $100,000
– The second-highest ranking passport among Caribbean citizenship by investment programs
– Visa-free travel privileges to 150 countries worldwide
– Multiple investment options, including a donation to the University of the West Indies Fund
– The cheapest citizenship program for a family of four, with a total investment of about $152,000, including passport fees

Dominica

Dominica, a Caribbean nation, is considered to offer one of the best citizenship by investment programs through foreign direct investment. The investment threshold starts at $100,000.

Key benefits of the Dominica citizenship by investment program:
– At $110,000, the country offers the cheapest total investment, including government fees, for single CBI applicants.
– The lowest qualifying investment in real estate of CBI countries, with a minimum investment amount of $200,000
– The lowest cost per square meter for real estate among all five Caribbean CBI countries
– No additional investment requirements to include up to six family members when investing in real estate
– No residency requirements or the need to visit the country or attend interviews to obtain a second passport

Grenada

Grenada has emerged as a strong option for obtaining second citizenship in the Caribbean. The country’s CBI program starts with a contribution of $150,000 to the country’s National Transformation Fund.

Key benefits of the Grenada citizenship by investment program:
– The only Caribbean country offering foreign investors the chance to settle in the USA through the US E2 Visa Program
– Inclusion of immediate family, a dependent parent, or sibling from a single qualifying real estate investment
– Situated outside the hurricane belt, the country is least vulnerable to hurricanes among all Caribbean countries offering citizenship by investment programs.
– Visa-free access to 147 countries, including China and Russia

Facade of the Monastery in sunset lights. Petra, Jordan

Jordan

Jordan presents itself as a unique option for economic citizenship as the sole Middle Eastern nation offering a citizenship by investment program. The minimum qualifying investment is a real estate purchase of $750,000.

Key benefits of the Jordan citizenship by investment program:
– The only country in the Middle East offering citizenship by investment
– Prime for lucrative investments through the country’s Economic Modernization Vision
– A country with one of the lowest levels of domestic, international, and organized conflict
– The cheapest real estate by square meter of all countries offering citizenship programs

Senglea and Grand Harbor,Malta.

Malta

Malta’s Citizenship by Naturalization for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment program (CES) provides a path to EU citizenship from a non-refundable investment of €750,000, a real estate investment of €700,000, or a five-year lease agreement totaling €16,000 annually, and a charitable donation of €10,000.

*Key benefits of the Maltese citizenship by naturalization program:*
– The cheapest and fastest option to obtain European citizenship by naturalization
– Ranked in the top 30 countries on the Global Passport Index, providing visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to 172 countries worldwide
– The number one country promoting LGBTQ rights in 2023, according to ILGA-Europe
– Freedom of movement throughout the European Union

St. Kitts and Nevi citizen

St. Kitts and Nevis

Since its introduction in 1984, the St. Kitts and Nevis government’s economic citizenship program has been a model of continuous development and improvement. Several investment options are available, starting from contributing $100,000 to the country’s Sustainable Growth Fund.

Key benefits of the St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program:
– The fastest processing time for citizenship by investment at 60 days through the Accelerated Application Process (AAP)
– Ranked as the number one Caribbean country to acquire citizenship by investment in the 2023 CBI Index Report
– A varied range of real estate projects to choose from, including commercial and residential real estate
– The best Caribbean CBI country for investment, with the highest Investment Index ranking in the Global Passport Index
– The strongest Caribbean passport obtainable through citizenship by investment, providing visa-free travel and visa-on-arrival access to 153 countries worldwide

Citizenship By Investment Program in St. Lucia

St. Lucia

St. Lucia’s citizenship by investment program is highly regarded in the global citizenship world. The country offers numerous investment options, including real estate investment. The minimum investment amount starts from donating $100,000 to the St. Lucia National Economic Fund.

Key benefits of the St. Lucia citizenship by investment program:
– A much lower average cost per square meter for real estate investment than other countries offering CBI programs in the Caribbean
– Although there is no fast-track option, applicants can still benefit from one of the industry’s quickest processing times, with most applications completed within two to three months.
– Diverse investment options, including cheap real estate investment and refundable government bonds
– No additional investments or government fees to include immediate family members and other dependents when investing in government bonds

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Turkey

Turkey is an excellent choice for real estate investment, and its CBI program provides access to a highly skilled workforce at reasonable rates, making it attractive for entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses. Starting a business is a viable route to Turkish citizenship, as well as real estate investment through a purchase worth at least $400,000.

Key benefits of the Turkey citizenship by investment program:
– No requirement to invest in pre-approved real estate projects for the real estate investment option
– One of two CBI countries providing a route to settle in the USA through the US E2 Visa Program
– The lowest cost of living of all countries offering an investment citizenship program
– Access to highly skilled and affordable labor, and strategically located between Europe and Asia
– The only CBI country in the top 20 economies in the world by GDP

Palm trees and hammock on a tropical sunny beach, islands of Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Despite its geographical isolation, Vanuatu’s citizenship by investment program has garnered significant interest from foreign nationals seeking second citizenship. Investors have the sole option of donating $130,000 to the Vanuatu local development fund.

Key benefits of the Vanuatu citizenship by investment program:
– The fastest CBI program in the world, with citizenship applications processed within 60 days and no requirement to pay additional fees for a fast-track process
– Zero personal income tax on local and worldwide earnings
– Option to pay an annual fee between $300 and $1000

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