FAQ

Popular countries include:

• Caribbean: St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, Saint Lucia
• Europe: Malta, Austria, Turkey (offers citizenship via economic investment)
• Other regions: Vanuatu, Jordan

Common reasons include:

• Visa-free travel
• Tax optimization
• Political and economic stability
• Family security and better education options
• Business expansion

Yes, in many countries it is legal. However, applicants must check if their home country allows dual citizenship, as some may restrict or forbid it.

Usually one of the following:

• Government donation
• Real estate purchase
• Investment in government bonds or funds
• Job-creating businesses or enterprises

Depends on the country:

• Caribbean countries: From $100,000 USD (donation)
• Malta: From €600,000 + real estate
• Turkey: Minimum $400,000 in real estate

• Donations are non-refundable
• Real estate investments may be sold after a holding period (usually 3–5 years)
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• Caribbean programs: 3 to 6 months
• Malta or Turkey: 6 to 18 months
• Austria and others: Can take longer depending on the program
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• Most Caribbean programs: No residency required
• Malta: 12-month residency requirement
• Turkey: No stay requirement, but recommended to visit
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• Yes. Most programs allow:

  • Spouse
  • Dependent children (up to age 25 in some cases)
  • Dependent parents or grandparents

• Yes. Due diligence is a critical part of all legitimate CBI programs. Applicants with criminal records or suspicious backgrounds are usually rejected.

• Yes. If citizenship was obtained through fraud, false documents, or future criminal activity, the government can revoke it.

• Depends on the passport. For example:

  • St. Kitts & Nevis: Visa-free/visa-on-arrival to 150+ countries
  • Malta: Full EU citizenship – travel/work/live in the EU + Schengen
  • Grenada: Access to China and E-2 visa treaty with the U.S.

• Yes. You receive a legal passport of the country, with full citizen rights.

• Yes. Most CBI programs allow you to pass citizenship to future generations (subject to laws of the country).

• No.

  • Golden Visa = Residency by Investment
  • CBI = Full Citizenship and Passport

• Depends on the tax laws. Many Caribbean countries have:

  • No worldwide income tax
  • No inheritance, capital gains, or wealth tax

  Always consult a tax advisor.

• If you applied through a licensed agent and your application was accepted; your process is usually honoured. But early applicants are always safer.

• • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of funds
  • Police clearance
  • Medical exam
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)

• • Most countries require you to apply through a licensed agent or authorized partner.