For many tech talents and founders, the ability to move through the world from tech hub to tech hub is one of the fastest ways to grow and build.
One way many have been able to achieve this is by getting multiple citizenships, allowing them to move freely through the world.
It grants them legal status, providing rights, responsibilities, and incentives that the country offers to founders and talents who are citizens.
If you are looking to expand your personal and professional horizons, here are 10 of the best countries where you can gain citizenship through investment.
São Tomé and Príncipe
Application Fee: $5,000
Investment Required: $90,000 with an increment of $5,000 for every dependent
Physical Stay: No mandatory physical stay or residency requirement
Processing Timeline: Usually, 6 to 12 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 60 countries
Family Inclusion: Covers applicant and dependents, including children up to 30 years old, and parents or grandparents.
Sierra Leone
Application Fee: No extra application fee aside from the investment required.
Investment Required: $140,000 for foreign applicants or $100,000 for individuals of African descent, with an increment of $10,000 for every dependent
Physical Stay: No mandatory physical stay or residency requirement
Processing Timeline: Ranges from 12 to 18 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 66 countries
Family Inclusion: Allows dependants, including children up to 30 years old, and parents or grandparents.
Egypt
Application Fee: A $10,000 fee applies.
Investment Required: A minimum of $250,000 one-time non-refundable donation or $300,000 in real estate investment.
Physical Stay: No mandatory physical stay or residency requirement
Processing Timeline: Typically around 26 to 52 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 60 countries
Family Inclusion: Spouses and children under 21 can be included.
Turkey
Application Fee: Around $500.
Investment Required: Minimum investment of $400,000 in real estate or $500,000 in other options like bank deposits, capital, and bonds.
Physical Stay: No mandatory physical stay or residency requirement
Processing Timeline: Typically around 26 to 34 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 120 countries
Family Inclusion: Spouses and children under 18 can be included.
Vanuatu
Application Fee: Around $800 plus a due diligence fee of $5000.
Investment Required: Minimum contribution of $130,000 for applicants and $180,000 for a family of four.
Physical Stay: No mandatory physical stay or residency requirement
Processing Timeline: Mostly around 4 to 8 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 100 countries
Family Inclusion: Spouses, children under 25, and parents or grandparents over 50 years can be included.
Dominica
Application Fee: Around $1,000 per application plus a due diligence fee of $7,500.
Investment Required: Minimum investment of $200,000 via the Economic Diversification Fund or approved real estate.
Physical Stay: No mandatory physical stay or residency requirement
Processing Timeline: Typically around 4 to 8 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 140 countries
Family Inclusion: Allow spouses, children under 30, and parents or grandparents over 65 years.
Antigua and Barbuda
Application Fee: $10,000 per applicant and $20,000 for a family of four.
Investment Required: Minimum investment of $230,000 for a family of up to four or $300,000 in approved real estate.
Physical Stay: 5 days within 5 years
Processing Timeline: Takes around 13 to 26 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 150 countries
Family Inclusion: Spouses, children under 30, and parents or grandparents over 55 years can be included.
Grenada
Application Fee: $1,500 per applicant, and a due diligence fee of $5,000.
Investment Required: Minimum investment of $235,000 in donation or $270,000 in approved real estate.
Physical Stay: No mandatory physical stay or residency requirement
Processing Timeline: Takes around 26 to 43 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 140 countries
Family Inclusion: Spouses, children under 30, and parents or grandparents of any age can be included.
St Lucia
Application Fee: $2,000 per applicant and due diligence of $7,500.
Investment Required: Minimum investment of $240,000 in donation or $300,000 in real estate.
Physical Stay: No mandatory physical stay or residency requirement
Processing Timeline: Takes around 13 to 26 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 140 countries
Family Inclusion: Spouses, children under 30, and parents or grandparents over 55 years can be included.
St Kitts and Nevis
Application Fee: $250 per applicant, and a due diligence fee of $10,000.
Investment Required: Minimum investment of $250,000 in donation or over $325,000 in real estate.
Physical Stay: Before now, there was no mandatory stay requirement, but a new rule requires at least 30 days of physical stay in the country within the first five years of citizenship.
Processing Timeline: Takes around 17 to 26 weeks
Access to Countries: Over 150 countries
Family Inclusion: Spouses, children up to 25 year and parents over 65 years can be included.
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