Visacite Global Mobility

Citizenship by Investment

A Second Passport, Without a Residency Requirement

Citizenship by investment programs grant a full second passport in exchange for a qualifying contribution or investment — typically a donation to a national development fund, or an investment in real estate, government bonds, or an approved enterprise. Most programs require no prior residency and can be completed in a matter of months. Once granted, citizenship is generally permanent and passes to future generations. Below is our full citizenship portfolio.

Active Programs

30 Days

Fastest Route

100%

Confidential

St Kitts & Nevis

From $250,000

The world’s longest-running citizenship by investment program, operating since 1984, and one of the most globally recognized. A contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) fund covers a family of up to four.

Investment from $250,000 SISC contribution (family of up to 4)

Also available $325,000 shared real estate development (7-year hold) · $600,000 single-family home

Family inclusion Spouse and dependents; interviews mandatory for all applicants aged 16+

Travel access Approximately 167 visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations

⚠️ Good to know New biometric enrollment requirements take effect in May 2026 as part of 2026 ‘genuine-link’ program reforms — we keep clients current on compliance changes as they roll out.

Grenada

From $235,000

A National Transformation Fund contribution or qualifying real estate investment, with unusually broad family inclusion extending to siblings, parents, and grandparents at added cost.

Investment from $235,000 NTF contribution (covers principal plus up to 3 dependents)

Also available $270,000+ qualifying real estate

Family inclusion Spouse, children, and — uniquely among Caribbean programs — parents, grandparents, and siblings at additional cost

Travel access & Key Benefit Broad visa-free access; the only Caribbean CBI passport that qualifies holders for the US E-2 Investor Visa Treaty

Antigua & Barbuda

From $230,000

A National Development Fund contribution grants citizenship for a family of up to four, with real estate, business investment, and university fund alternatives also available.

Investment from $230,000 NDF contribution (family of up to 4)

Also available Qualifying real estate; business investment; University of the West Indies Fund contribution

Processing time Approximately 6–9 months

Travel access Approximately 169 visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations, including the Schengen Area

Dominica

From $200,000

One of the most established and cost-efficient citizenship by investment programs, running since 1993, via the Economic Diversification Fund or qualifying real estate.

Investment from $200,000 Economic Diversification Fund contribution

Also available Qualifying real estate from $200,000

Family inclusion Unmarried dependent children under 31; parents/grandparents aged 65+

Travel access 140+ visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations

St Lucia

From $240,000

A National Economic Fund contribution with several alternative routes, including a government bond option for clients who prefer their capital returned after a hold period.

Investment from $240,000 NEF contribution (up to 3 dependents)

Also available $300,000 real estate · $300,000 gov bonds (5-yr hold) · $3.5M–$6M enterprise

Family inclusion Spouse and dependents, per program fee schedule

Travel access Approximately 155–160 visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations

Turkey

From $400,000

A real estate–based citizenship program offering a comparatively fast route into a G20 economy, with qualifying property subject to a resale restriction.

Investment $400,000 in qualifying real estate (3-year resale restriction) or $500,000 in bank deposits, bonds, or business investment

Processing time Approximately 3–6 months

Family inclusion Spouse and children under 18 are included automatically at no extra investment

Additional benefit Turkish citizenship provides access to the US E-2 Investor Visa via the US–Turkey trade treaty

💡 Good to know Adult children and parents are not automatically included and require separate arrangements — we make this distinction clear to every client up front, as it differs from most Caribbean programs.

Vanuatu

From $130,000

The fastest citizenship by investment program available anywhere, with approvals often completed within 30 days and no interview or visitation requirement.

Investment from $130,000 Development Support Program contribution (single applicant)

Processing time As fast as 30 days

Eligibility Ages 18–65 for main applicant; minimum $250,000 net worth; background checks required for 16+

Family inclusion Spouse, children up to age 25, and financially dependent parents aged 65+

⚠️ Good to know The EU permanently withdrew Schengen visa-free access for Vanuatu passport holders in late 2024, and the UK withdrew visa-free entry in 2023. We disclose this clearly to every prospective client, as it materially affects the program’s core travel benefit.

São Tomé & Príncipe

From $90,000

The newest citizenship by investment program in our portfolio, launched in August 2025, and currently one of the most competitively priced programs available.

Investment $90,000 donation to National Transformation Fund (single applicant), plus $5,000 submission fee

Processing time Advertised at 60–90 days (real-world processing can extend to 8+ months)

Eligibility Age 18+, clean criminal record, documented lawful source of funds

💡 Good to know As a newly launched program, we monitor processing performance closely and set realistic expectations with clients rather than relying solely on advertised timelines.

Argentina

Coming Soon

Argentina is developing South America’s first citizenship-by-investment program under recent government reforms, with a proposed route via donation or sovereign bond investment. As of mid-2026, the program remains in pre-launch status — implementing regulations are pending and the framework is under judicial review. We do not currently accept applications for this program and will add it to our active portfolio once it formally opens.

Choosing the Right Passport

Every citizenship by investment program differs in cost, speed, family inclusion, and — critically — the real-world travel and mobility benefits it delivers today, not just at launch. Contact Visacite for an honest comparison of your realistic options.

Contact Visacite