Citizenship by investment
Citizenship by investment programmes enable you to invest in a country and receive citizenship in return. Citizenship, unlike residency, means you and your family enjoy the full rights and privileges of a citizen, including access to public services and a passport.
Threshold investment amounts, eligibility criteria and wider benefits differ from country to country. However, most programmes allow you to retain your existing citizenship.
Benefits of citizenship by investment
A second passport;
offering greater freedom and visa-free travel.
Business growth;
having citizenship in another country can alleviate red tape.
Reduced tax burden;
many countries that offer these programmes are low-tax jurisdictions or offer tax incentives, which may mean lower rates of tax.
Improved lifestyle;
you and your family have the chance to live, work and study in another country, with access to services including education and healthcare.
Portfolio diversification;
having investments in multiple jurisdictions is a great way to add value and diversify your portfolio, helping you to grow and preserve your wealth.
A second home;
in a volatile global climate, having another country you can call home offers peace of mind and more options for the future.
Investment options
Threshold investment amounts differ from country to country as does the form in which your investment takes. However, common investment options include;
- Property (residential and commercial).
- Making a bank deposit.
- A government-backed project.
- Investment in a business.
- A donation to a national development or economic diversification fund.
Some programmes also offer refundable investments.
Let us help you have greater freedom to invest, travel, work, study and live abroad.
Speak to our SpecialistOur Citizenship by Investment programmes
Learn more about each of our citizenship by investment programmes.
Antigua and Barbuda
Minimum investment: USD 230,000
Key benefits:
- Visa-free travel to 151 countries.
- No personal income, inheritance or capital gains tax.
- Passport for you and your family.
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Grenada
Minimum investment: USD 235,000
Key benefits:
- Visa-free travel to 145 countries.
- Citizenship by decent.
- Passports for you and your family.
- Potential non-immigrant visa to USA.
St Kitts and Nevis
Minimum investment: USD 250,000
Key benefits:
- Visa-free travel to 146 countries.
- Citizenship for you and your family.
- No income, gift, capital gains, inheritance or net-worth tax.
St Lucia
Minimum investment: USD 240,000
Key benefits:
- Visa-free travel to 148 countries.
- Passports for your immediate family, parents and grandparents.
- No capital gains or inheritance tax.
Malta
Minimum investment: €600,000 EUR
Key benefits:
- Citizenship by decent.
- Passports for you and your family.
- Citizenship in an EU country.
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