1. Maltese Citizenship
   (Real estate investment — at least €700,000 for 5 years)

THE WHAT?

• Maltese citizenship is offered in exchange for exemplary service through direct investment
• The procedure has altered after 2021, and naturalization is now required
• This means that before seeking citizenship 1–3 years later, the applicant must first get a residency visa
• Citizenship can be granted to the primary applicant’s entire family, including a spouse or registered partner, children under the age of 29, and parents over the age of 55

2. Turkish Citizenship
(Real estate investment — at least $250,000 for 3 years)

THE WHAT?

• The Turkish program provides favourable terms
• Citizenship can be earned without the need to live in the nation, learn the language, or demonstrate the legitimacy of one’s source of income or capital
• Furthermore, the operation is completed in 2–3 months
• A Turkish passport entitles you to visa-free travel to Japan, Singapore, and Thailand
• As a result of Turkey’s collaboration with the US, a Turkish passport holder can receive a 5-year E2 investment visa
• The main applicant’s spouse, children under the age of 18, and parents may all be included in the application

3. Dominica Citizenship
(Real estate investment — $200,000 for 5 years)

THE WHAT?

• Dominica’s citizenship by investment scheme is one of the least expensive in the Caribbean
• Passports can also be obtained by the main applicant’s parents, grandparents, children under the age of 30, and even brothers and sisters
• There is no necessity to live or visit the nation
• Registration is done remotely and takes 3 to 6 months to complete
• All Caribbean countries provide identical investment terms: non-refundable contributions and refundable real estate investments, as well as additional fees

4. Saint Lucia Citizenship
(Real estate investment — $300,000 for 5 years)

THE WHAT?

• It differs from the Dominica program in terms of investment opportunities and the number of countries that can be visited visa-free
• A Saint Lucia passport can be obtained by the main applicant’s spouse, children under the age of 30, and parents over the age of 56
• Real estate purchased through the program can be sold in 5 years
• The remaining requirements are similar to Dominica’s program
• The program allows for investments in hotels, luxury real estate, and other tourism infrastructure projects approved by the government

5. St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship
(Real estate investment — $200,000 for 7 years)

THE WHAT?

• The citizenship by investment program in St. Kitts and Nevis is the world’s oldest
• Children under the age of 30, parents over the age of 55, and siblings may apply for a St Kitts passport
• Investment options include:
  $400,000 real estate investment that can be recouped by selling the property after 5 years
• $200,000 investment with a 7-year investment return period
• A due diligence fee and a non-refundable contribution are also required of the applicant
• The number of family members included in the application determines the contribution amount: $10,000 for a child and $40,000 for a sibling

6. Grenada Citizenship
(Real estate investment — $220,000 for 5 years)

THE WHAT?

• The Grenada citizenship by investment program is the only one in the Caribbean that allows you to travel to China without a visa and obtain an E2 investor visa in the United States
• The application can include parents, grandparents, and siblings
• Children under the age of 30 who are financially dependent on the main applicant may be included in the application
• There is an additional charge for eligible family members, as with other Caribbean programs
• After five years, the property can be sold and the investment repaid

7. Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship
(Real estate investment — $200,000 for 5 years)

THE WHAT?

• The citizenship by investment program in Antigua and Barbuda is not significantly different from other Caribbean programs
• The following members of the main applicant’s family are eligible for an Antigua and Barbuda passport: grandparents, parents over the age of 55, children under the age of 30, and siblings
• The applicant is not required to reside in the country
• Previously, the primary applicant was required to travel to the country to take the oath and this is now done at Antigua and Barbuda’s overseas representative office or via videoconferencing
• A five-day visit to the island within five years of receiving the passport through investment is still required

8. Portuguese Residence Permit
(Real estate investment — €350,000 for 5 years)

THE WHAT?

• The residence permit by investment in Portugal provides investors with advantageous terms
• A spouse and financially dependent children under the age of 26 are automatically included
• The applicant must spend at least seven days in Portugal each year, obtain a household registration, and purchase medical insurance
• They are eligible to apply for permanent residence or citizenship after five years
• The investment property can be chosen from afar

9. Spanish Residence Permit
(Real estate investment — €500,000 for 5 years)

THE WHAT?

• The residence by investment program in Spain allows you to work and run a business in the country while also travelling freely within the EU
• However, in order to obtain Spanish citizenship, the applicant must live in the country permanently and renounce their original citizenship, depending on their original country of citizenship
• The main applicant, their spouse, children under the age of 26, and dependent parents can all apply for a residence permit
• The minimum amount for a residential or commercial real estate investment is €500,000
• After five years, the property can be sold and the investment repaid

10. Greek Residence Permit
(Real estate investment — €250,000 for 5 years)

THE WHAT?

• The Greece residence by investment program is especially affordable: a small real estate investment, quick registration and renewal for an indefinite period
• The main applicant’s entire family can obtain a residence permit: spouse, parents, and children under the age of 21
• The procedure takes three months to complete
• A residence permit card is initially issued for five years without the applicant being required to live there
• The applicant can apply for citizenship after seven years

REFERENCE

1. https://immigrantinvest.com/blog/10-countries-offering-citizenship-or-residence-permit-for-investment-in-real-estate-en/

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