Citizenship programs comparison

A growing number of countries now offer immigrant investor programs, exchanging residence rights or citizenship for a sizeable investment in their economies. From "cash-for-citizenship" to incentives to invest in private sector businesses or property, the market for investor immigration has become increasingly diverse.

High Net worth individuals wish to acquire the luxury of visa-free travel and safety of their business and family in times of political unrest, improve their quality of life and take advantage of tax benefits in tax efficient jurisdictions.

Our citizenship and residence advisory for private clients involves fiduciary solutions for individuals and families who move internationally, possibly own property in different countries and who often have international situations and requirements. Our integrated services cover not only tax, immigration and citizenship aspects but also international private law, real estate structuring and more.

Below we provide a brief comparison of the most popular citizenship by investment programs offered:

1) Antigua and Barbuda

Visa-free travel countries and territories: 145+

Investment requirements: US$250.000 donation to National Development Fund (for single applicant) or investment of US$400.000 in real estate, held for a minimum period of 5 years.

2) St. Kitts and Nevis

Visa-free travel countries and territories: 150+

Investment requirements: US$250.000 donation to the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund (S.I.D.F.), (for single applicant), or investment of US$400.000 in real estate, held for a minimum period of 5 years.

3) Dominica

Visa-free countries and territories: 135+

Investment requirements: US$100.000 donation to Government Fund Donation (for single applicant), or investment of US$200.000 in real estate, held for a minimum period of 3 years.

4) Grenada

Visa-free countries and territories: 135+

Investment requirements: US$200.000 donation to National Transformation Fund (for family of four), or investment of US$350.000 in real estate (for family of four), held for a minimum period of 4 years.

5) St. Lucia

Visa-free countries and territories: 105+

Investment Requirements: US$200.000 donation to National Economic Fund (for single applicant), or investment of US$300.000 in real estate held for a minimum of 5 years.

6) Cyprus

Visa-free countries and territories: 150+

Investment requirements: EUR500.000 + VAT purchase of privately-owned property plus investment of EUR 5 million in bonds, real estate, businesses or other financial institutions (solo application), reduced to EUR 2,5 million under the collective investment scheme.

7) Malta

Visa-free countries and territories: 160+

Investment requirements: EUR 650.000 non-refundable donation to National Development and Social Fund plus investment in real estate of EUR200.000, held for a minimum of 5 years, investment in government bonds of EUR150.000 held for a minimum period of 5 years and property rental of minimum EUR 16.000 per annum for a minimum period of 5 years.

A one-year residency requirement must also be fulfilled in order to qualify for Maltese citizenship.

For complete details of the investment requirements of the above jurisdictions please contact us. We are happy to provide a complimentary consultation in order to identify your requirements and tailor a solution for you and your family.

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