Citizenship by investment
Citizenship by investment
We advise individuals and families on the citizenship by investment programmes listed below, and on Austria's discretionary route for an exceptional contribution. Applications are made through the agent or counsel authorised by the granting state, and we will tell you in writing if we think a programme does not fit. For citizenship acquired by living in a country, see citizenship by residence.
Programmes
The programmes we advise on
Citizenship and residence programmes are subject to government due diligence and approval. We do not guarantee approval.
| Programme | Region | Government minimum | Typical timeline | Visa-free destinations | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kitts & Nevis | Caribbean | $250,000 | 3 to 6+ months | 157 | 1984 |
| Dominica | Caribbean | $200,000 | 4 to 6+ months | 145 | 1993 |
| Grenada | Caribbean | $235,000 | 4 to 6+ months | 146 | 2013 |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Caribbean | $230,000 | 3 to 6+ months | 151 | 2013 |
| St. Lucia | Caribbean | $240,000 | 4 to 6+ months | 149 | 2016 |
| Türkiye | Europe | $400,000 | 3 to 6+ months | 118 | 2017 |
| Austria | Europe | €3,000,000+ | 24 to 36+ months | 191 | 1985 |
| Vanuatu | Asia Pacific | $130,000 | 1 to 3+ months | 95 | 2017 |
| Nauru | Asia Pacific | $105,000 | 3 to 4+ months | 89 | 2024 |
| Cambodia | Asia Pacific | $245,000 | 3 to 6+ months | 54 | 1996 |
| Egypt | Africa | $250,000 | 6 to 9+ months | 51 | 2020 |
| Jordan | Middle East | $750,000 | 3 to 6+ months | 53 | 2018 |
| Argentina | Americas | $350,000 | Opening Q4 2026 | 171 | 2026 |
Government minimums exclude government, due diligence and professional fees. Timelines and visa-free counts are approximate. All of these change from time to time; we confirm the current position before you commit.
Before you apply
Three things we review first
01Due diligence and approval
Citizenship and residence programmes are subject to government due diligence and approval. We do not guarantee approval. The main applicant and each dependant are checked by the government, and the source of the funds must be documented.
02Citizenship and tax residence
A second citizenship does not by itself change where you are resident for tax. We review your current tax and reporting position, with tax counsel where needed, before you commit.
03Your current citizenship
Some countries restrict dual citizenship or require a new citizenship to be disclosed. We check the position for each member of the family before an application is made.
Common questions
Choosing a programme
How do you compare programmes?
Do I need to visit the country?
What is the tax position for a new citizen?
Will my home country recognise a second citizenship?
Is approval guaranteed?
We do not give legal or tax advice in jurisdictions where we are not qualified to do so; where needed, we coordinate local counsel and tax advisers.
Citizenship and residence programmes are subject to government due diligence and approval. We do not guarantee approval.
Fees agreed in writing before work begins. Where a bank or provider pays us for an introduction, we tell you before the introduction is made.
See also what we will not do and prohibited and restricted matters.
Next step
Which programme, if any, fits?
Tell us what you need a second citizenship to do and who it should include. A senior adviser will review it and set out the programmes that could suit, with their costs and timelines.