Global Citizen
Citizenship by Investment: CBI is a widely used short form or acronym for “Citizenship By Investment”. CBI schemes legally allow foreign investors to obtain a new fast-track nationality with a passport purely on investment alone. Many countries run their own versions of these programs, granting investors instant nationality in exchange for significant contributions to society, culture, or the economy. Generally, you can apply for direct CBI schemes, which grant citizenship within a couple of months, or you can apply for residency by investment, upon which a passport is provided after a set number of years.
Benefits of Economic Citizenship
- Mobility and visa-free travel freedom (visa waiver)
- A Plan B option for Asset protection offshore
- Safety, privacy, and protection from war, political problems
- Dual citizen status
- A world-class education for children at the best universities abroad.
- Opportunity to invest in international real estate markets.
- Tax-free planning on worldwide income
- Ease of doing business
A second passport provides greater mobility along with visa-free travel freedom.
Best Citizenship by Investment (CBI) for 2022
| RANK | COUNTRY | MINIMUM INVESTMENT | PROCESS TIME | MORE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antigua and Barbuda | USD 100,000 | 3-4 months | Antigua and Barbuda Office |
| 2 | Saint Kitts & Nevis | USD 150,000 | 3-6 months | St. Kitts & Nevis Office |
| 3 | Vanuatu | USD 130,000 | 4-6 months | Vanuatu Citizenship Office |
| 4 | Dominica | USD 100,000 | 4-6 months | Dominica Office |
| 5 | Saint Lucia | USD 100,000 | 4-6 months | Saint Lucia Office |
| 6 | Grenada | USD 150,000 | 4-6 months | Grenada Office |
| 7 | Malta | USD 750,000 | 16 months | Malta Office |
| 8 | Turkey | USD 250,000 | 120 days from submission | Turkey Office |
| 9 | Montenegro | EUR 450,000 | 8-12 months | Montenegro Office |
| 10 | North Macedonia | € 200,000 | 8-12 months | North Macedonia Office |
Best Residence by Investment Programs for 2022
| COUNTRY | MINIMUM INVESTMENT | TIME TO RESIDENCY | KEY ADVANTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 5,000,000 | 60 months | Right to live for an unlimited period of time |
| Bahamas | USD 500,000 | 4-6 months | No taxes on income, inheritance, gifts, or capital gains |
| Cayman Islands | USD 2.4 million | 4-6 months | No income, property, estate, or corporate taxes |
| Curacao | USD 280,000 | 3-6 months | Favorable tax program |
| Ireland | EUR 1,000,000 | 12 months | Pathway to EU citizenship |
| Italy | EUR 250,000 | 3-4 months | The right to live, work, and study in Italy; favorable tax status |
| Singapore | SGD 2.5 million | 9-12 months | High quality of life destination; favorable tax status |
| United States | USD 800,000 | 18-24 months | Opportunity to live, work, and study anywhere in US and benefit from lower tuitions |
| Uruguay | USD 370,000 | 6 months | Tax-free resident for 11 years (tax-holiday program) |
| Greece | EUR 250,000 | 1 to 2 months | Pathway to EU citizenship |
| Austria | $50,000 | 1 to 3 months | |
| Canada (Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)) | $950,000 | 48–56 months | |
| Latvia | $60,000 | 1 to 2 months | |
| Malaysia | $68,000 | 6 months | |
| Malta | $200,000 | 4 to 6 months | |
| Mauritius | $375,000 | 2 to 6 months | |
| New Zealand | $2,000,000 | 5 to 6 months | |
| Panama | $100,000 | 5 to 6 months | |
| Portugal | $230,000 | 6 months | |
| South Korea | $300,000 | 2 months | |
| Spain | $580,000 | 2 months |