Here's the list of the countries offering citizenship by investment programs across the globe:
Caribbean:
Europe:
Asia:
Oceania:
Follow these steps to obtain your Golden Visa:
To apply for citizenship by investment, follow these steps:
To apply for citizenship by investment, follow these steps:
A golden visa offers a multitude of benefits, primarily granting the holder and their family the right to reside, work, and possibly become citizens of the host country in the future. These programs significantly improve global mobility, allowing for easier access to various regions without the need for visa applications. It also opens doors to local educational institutions, from public schools to universities, and ensures access to healthcare services on par with citizens. The golden visa programs might come with attractive fiscal incentives, such as reduced tax rates and exemptions, which provide financial advantages. Beyond these benefits investing to secure a golden visa can yield significant financial returns. For instance, investments in real estate present a dual opportunity: a stable asset and the prospect of capital appreciation and rental income.
In the Caribbean there are 5 countries offering citizenship by investment:
If you're considering obtaining citizenship in Europe through investment, you have 3 options:
The duration for Golden Visa approval differs widely depending on the country. For instance, in Portugal, obtaining temporary residence status through the Golden Visa residency by investment program typically takes between 3 to 6 months.
Through a significant contribution to the economy of the host country, investors and their families can become citizens of that country. These contributions typically involve investments in real estate, businesses, government bonds, or national funds. This method is much faster compared to traditional immigration processes, allowing investors to bypass the usual lengthy and complex residency requirements.
Citizenship comes with inherent rights and represents a permanent status that can be passed down to future generations, offering lifelong security and belonging to a country. Citizens have a broad range of rights and are not required to renew their status.
On the other hand, residency refers to the right to live in a particular country, either temporarily or permanently. Residents may have permission to work and access some services but don't have all the rights of citizens, such as voting in national elections. While obtaining residency can be a pathway to citizenship in some cases, it might involve fulfilling additional requirements.
This distinction highlights the deeper commitment and integration into society that citizenship entails, as opposed to the more conditional and potentially temporary nature of residency.
Eligibility for citizenship by investment or a golden visa program varies by country, with each having its own set of key criteria to be met. Typically, you must be of legal adult age, usually over 18 years, and possess a clean criminal record. You’re also required to prove the lawful source of your investment funds. The investment itself must be substantial and directed into government-approved sectors like real estate, business ventures, or other designated programs. It's also important to consider the laws of your country of origin and any specific requirements that the program may have.
To determine your eligibility for citizenship by investment or golden visa program, we offer a complimentary initial consultation. Our experts will assess your needs and circumstances to provide a detailed and tailored response.
Passports are generally valid for up to 10 years. Passports for children under 16 years old are issued for 5 years. All issued passports can be renewed once they expire.
The Citizenship by Investment Program allows you and your family to obtain full legal citizenship and passports when you make a significant investment in the country of choice which qualifies under the Citizenship by Investment Regulations. Whereas an Immigration is entering a country legally and obtain a residence without of the citizens.
Citizenship is extended to your spouse, dependent children and dependent parents and on some programs unmarried siblings. Fees vary according to the number of family members you include in your application for citizenship.
With your new passport, you can travel visa-free to over 120+ countries or territories, including many important business hubs. You will have the right to live, work, and study in your newly acquired country of citizenship at any time.
As a main applicant for citizenship by investment, you must be at least 18 years of age have no criminal records, and able and willing to make the required contribution. You can add your spouse, dependent children & parents (age dependent). Siblings can be added for specific programs as well.
The total cost will be made up of the contribution to the Government via a donation or the investment in authorized real estate project, plus fees relating to the processing of the application. The minimum amount for government contribution starts at $100,000.
Your citizenship is for life and may be passed on to future generations. Once you receive your new citizenship you will have the same right to live, work, and study in the country same as all citizen. With a the new passport, you will be able to travel visa-free to over 120 countries and territories, including major business hubs.
Holders of all citizenship by investment program passports, except Malta, require a visa to enter the United States, because they are not part of the Visa Waiver Program. A visa is required for Canada as well.
We are not aware of revocation of a second citizenship to this date, however if your citizenship by investment nationality was granted on false information provided during the processing of your application, the country may be able to revoke a granted citizenship.
The quickest route to citizenship takes currently about 60 Days. Please get in-contact with us to discuss the options available to you.
During the process of applying for a 2nd citizenship/passport a birth certificate, passport copies, police clearance certificates among others are requested.
The first step for applying for citizenship is to choose an agent. Applications for citizenship cannot be submitted directly to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) and must only be handled by an Authorized Agent. The second step is to contact your chosen Authorized Agent, who will provide you with assistance in preparing your forms and documentation for submission to the CIU. You will need to complete the official forms, attend a medical examination, and obtain certain supporting documents, all of which need to be submitted in English and with the appropriate notarization and legalization. If you are purchasing property, this will need to be reserved through a sales and purchase agreement. Mirabello Consultancy will fully assist its client throughout the process and guide its clients for an efficient procedure. Please get in-contact with us to discuss your situation in more details.
Yes, you can apply from abroad. Mirabello Consultancy will manage the whole process with you remotely.
No, you don’t have to travel to any of the countries as part of the application process. However, we always encourage you to visit your new country of citizenship.
The donation to the government is non-refundable and will be used for the economic development of the country in the form of infrastructure spend. The investment option is via the acquisition of real estate that can be sold after holding it for 5 years.
You should not have any problems with any immigration authority, provided you have a valid travel document and have not committed any crimes.
This depends on your specific needs. All citizenship programs have similar requirements and benefits in that they allow easy travel, easy banking, respect and human rights. Please speak to us so that we can understand your specific needs in order to recommend the best program for you.
A spouse of the main applicant, A dependent child under eighteen (18) years of age of the main applicant, A dependent child of the main applicant between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) who is unmarried and fully supported by the main applicant, Parents of the main applicant or his or her spouse above the age of fifty-five (55) years living with and fully supported by the main applicant.
If you acquire European citizenship or residency, yes. With the other passports, they can apply as an international student and study in the EU/UK. Working in the UK/EU would be dependent on them obtaining a work permit.
This usually takes 4 months for the Caribbean Programs. For the European Programs, the fastest is 12 months.
This will be handled by our office and we will deliver the passports to you.
Yes, Once you receive your new citizenship you will have the same right to live, work, and study as any other citizen.
Lost, expired or those with no free pages can be easily renewed for a fee at the Passport and Immigration Department of your new country or through any Consulate. This can be done without travelling to the country.
No, the laws of the country’s citizenship by investment recognise and allow dual citizenship and you are not required to renounce your other citizenships. You are not required to reside in the countries to keep your citizenship status.
Yes they do.
Yes you can. Additional fees will apply.
Please get in-touch with us and we will send you a full breakdown of the costs and payment timeline.
This information can be found easily on Wikipedia as it is up to date at any time. The countries to travel to visa free may change according to the citizenship you hold.
We are no tax advisors and please do not rely on this information however generally speaking, there is no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax for new citizens of any one of the programs, however as a citizen, you would be liable to pay personal tax if you resided in the country.
The citizenship by investment industry has been around since 1984 when Saint Kitts & Nevis introduced the concept to the world. Since then the industry has grown and many countries in different regions have come up with their own programs. Can the programs stop? Yes, depending on the respective government’s and their changes to their citizenship law. This will not affect you if you are already a citizen.
The citizenship by investment industry has been around since 1984 when Saint Kitts & Nevis introduced the concept to the world.
If you had an EU or UK visa rejection then you cannot apply unless you re-apply and get the Visa for which you were rejected for. Please get in-touch with us so that we can assist you correctly if you find yourself in this situation currently.
No. Payments are made in stages as to where the application process is. The final large amount is only paid on approval-in-principle for the donation option and real estate option for the Caribbean Programs. For the European Programs, the real estate purchase happens before approval but help in escrow with authorized companies.
The application process itself is confidential as well as the granting of citizenship.
