In light of the increasing desire to obtain different nationalities for the purposes of business development, living and tourism, many countries offer citizenship programs in exchange for investment or donations of specific values. Learn about the 10 most prominent countries that grant citizenship in exchange for investment and the benefits they offer:
1. Antigua and Barbuda
- Citizenship by Investment Program: Designed by Henley & Partners in 2012.
-Options:
- Donate a minimum of $100,000 to the National Fund for Development.
- Donating $150,000 to the University of the West Indies.
- Purchasing a property for at least $200,000 from an approved real estate project.
Duration of obtaining citizenship: between 3 and 4 months.
- Benefits: Freedom to travel to over 150 countries, possibility to include family members, and benefits in the UK and Commonwealth member states.
2. Austria
- Citizenship by Investment Program: Foreigners are granted citizenship in exchange for large investments.
- Minimum: 2 million euros ($2.1 million), and may reach 10 million euros.
Duration of obtaining citizenship: between 24 and 36 months.
Advantages: Freedom to travel to about 190 countries, and live and work in European Union countries.
3. Jordan
- Citizenship by Investment Program: A minimum investment of $750,000.
- Options: Economic projects outside Amman that attract at least 10 jobs for Jordanians.
Duration of obtaining citizenship: between 3 and 6 months.
Advantages: Visa-free travel to more than 50 countries, the possibility of naturalizing family members.
4. Malta
- Citizenship in exchange for investment program: includes donating to the National Social Development Fund or purchasing a property.
-Options:
- Donate 600,000 euros after 36 months or 750,000 euros after 12 months.
- Buying a property worth 700 thousand euros or renting a long-term property.
Advantages: Travel to about 190 countries, including family members, and no restrictions on dual citizenship.
5. Egypt
- Citizenship in exchange for investment programme: its implementation began in March 2020.
-Options:
- Contributing $250,000 to the public treasury.
- Real estate investment worth at least $300,000.
- Investing $350,000 in a local project with a donation of $100,000.
- A bank deposit of $500,000.
Duration of obtaining citizenship: between 6 and 9 months.
Advantages: Travel to about 51 countries, possibility of obtaining an American visa “E-2”.
6. Türkiye
- Citizenship in exchange for investment program: offers several options.
-Options:
- A deposit in a Turkish bank worth $500,000.
- Investing in government bonds worth $500,000.
- Purchasing a property worth at least $400,000.
Duration of obtaining citizenship: between 3 and 6 months.
Advantages: Travel to about 110 countries, possibility of obtaining an American “E-2” visa.
7. Grenada
- Citizenship by Investment Program: Requires a donation of $150,000 to the National Transformation Fund.
Duration of obtaining citizenship: between 3 and 6 months.
Advantages: Obtaining a US E-2 visa, travel to 140 countries, and no restrictions on dual citizenship.
8. Cambodia
- Citizenship by Investment Program: Requires a minimum of $320,000.
Duration of obtaining citizenship: between 3 and 4 months.
Advantages: Travel to 53 countries, political stability.
9. Republic of Vanuatu
- Development Support Program: offers multiple options.
-Options:
- Single: $130,000.
- Married: $150,000.
- Family of 3 members: $165,000.
- Family of 4: $180,000.
- Each additional individual: $10,000.
- Advantages: Travel to 98 countries, safety and stability.
10. North Macedonia
- Citizenship by Investment Program: Requires a minimum of 200,000 euros.
Duration of obtaining citizenship: between 2 and 5 months.
- Advantages: travel to more than 120 countries, a privileged trade market, no minimum period of stay, tax advantages, and joining NATO.
These programs offer multiple opportunities for investment and personal development, making them attractive to those wishing to improve their quality of life and expand their business and tourism horizons.
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