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Current citizenship-by-investment programmes
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11 citizenship routes
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| Select | Programme | Base amount | Published subtotal ⓘ | Reported approval time ⓘ | Travel access | Programme details |
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NauruRoute conditionsUS$90,000 offer ends 31 December 2026. | $90,000Contribution | $102,700Listed charges only | 5.6 months average4–7 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidance3–4 months to approval (office target) These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 42 visa-free+ 39 on arrival · 5 eTA UK Visa neededSchengen Visa neededUS Visa neededCanada Visa needed Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. Nauru’s Annex II listing is treaty-conditional; do not treat it as an operative waiver. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: No nationality-based visitor waiver is established here. Individual exemptions may apply. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
São Tomé and PríncipeRoute conditionsAffected adult dependant completion is paused. | $90,000Contribution | —Cited charges only | 6.8 months average5–9 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidance2 months (consular target) These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 27 visa-free+ 39 on arrival · 4 eTA UK Visa neededSchengen Visa neededUS Visa neededCanada Visa needed Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: No nationality-based visitor waiver is established here. Individual exemptions may apply. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
VanuatuRoute conditionsEU and UK visa exemptions have ended. | $130,000Contribution | $135,000Listed charges only | 4.5 months average3–7 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidanceNot published here These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 46 visa-free+ 41 on arrival · 5 eTA UK Visa neededSchengen Visa neededUS Visa neededCanada Visa needed Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: No nationality-based visitor waiver is established here. Individual exemptions may apply. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
DominicaRoute conditionsFamily contribution rises to US$250,000. | $200,000Contribution | $210,000Listed charges only | 7 months average6–8 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidance · checked 2026-10-21Application processing: The CBIU gives approximately three to six months for most complete applications. Circumstances, missing documents and screening affect the time; approval is not guaranteed. Official source ↗ These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 93 visa-free+ 36 on arrival · 6 eTA UK Visa neededSchengen Visa-freeUS RestrictedCanada Visa needed Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: Antigua and Dominica are subject to partial B1/B2 restrictions. Applies to persons outside the US without a valid visa on 1 January 2026; existing valid visas, dual-national and other exceptions apply. Canada visits: No nationality-based visitor waiver is established here. Individual exemptions may apply. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
Antigua and BarbudaRoute conditionsFive-day visit obligation after citizenship. | $230,000Contribution | $248,800Listed charges only | 16.8 months average11–24 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidanceNot published here These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 100 visa-free+ 38 on arrival · 6 eTA UK ETA neededSchengen Visa-freeUS RestrictedCanada eTA if eligible Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: Antigua and Dominica are subject to partial B1/B2 restrictions. Applies to persons outside the US without a valid visa on 1 January 2026; existing valid visas, dual-national and other exceptions apply. Canada visits: Only air travel / airport transit, plus Canadian visa held in past ten years OR a valid US nonimmigrant visa. Land/sea travel needs a visa; each traveller qualifies separately. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
GrenadaRoute conditionsResidence circular needs confirmation for the applicant cohort. | $235,000Contribution | $244,000Listed charges only | 6.6 months average4–9 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidance · checked 2026-10-21Decision and payment: IMA describes screening and a ministerial decision before the successful applicant is instructed to complete the contribution or property purchase. Official source ↗ Nationality and passport: Proof of payment precedes the registration certificate. The local agent then applies for a passport using that certificate. No end-to-end duration is verified here. Official source ↗ These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 95 visa-free+ 37 on arrival · 7 eTA UK ETA neededSchengen Visa-freeUS Visa neededCanada Visa needed Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: No nationality-based visitor waiver is established here. Individual exemptions may apply. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
Saint LuciaRoute conditionsUS$350,000 resources declaration is separate from the US$240,000 NEF contribution. UK visit visa required since March 2026. | $240,000Contribution | —Cited charges only | 17.5 months average10–30 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidanceApprox. 90 days from accepted processing (CIU guideline) These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 91 visa-free+ 41 on arrival · 5 eTA UK Visa neededSchengen Visa-freeUS Visa neededCanada eTA if eligible Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: Only air travel / airport transit, plus Canadian visa held in past ten years OR a valid US nonimmigrant visa. Land/sea travel needs a visa; each traveller qualifies separately. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
EgyptRoute conditionsInstalments delay citizenship until full payment. | $250,000Contribution | $260,000Listed charges only | Up to 3 months: initial application decisionOfficial stage target · 2026-10-24Official stages & guidanceUp to 3 months: initial application decision These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 19 visa-free+ 37 on arrival · 5 eTA UK Visa neededSchengen Visa neededUS Visa neededCanada Visa needed Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: No nationality-based visitor waiver is established here. Individual exemptions may apply. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
St Kitts and NevisRoute conditions2026 biometric/passport fees apply; enrolment discount is conditional. | $250,000Contribution | $262,750Listed charges only | 5.7 months average3–8 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidance · checked 2026-10-21Application sequence: An authorised agent submits the file. The CIU describes approval in principle before the qualifying investment, followed by the citizenship certificate. Official source ↗ Dated passport-production estimate: A 2 September 2026 notice described an initial four-to-six-week production period, starting at the later of 1 September or completed biometric enrolment. Delivery and agent charges are separate. Reconfirm the current production window; this is not total application time. Official source ↗ These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 103 visa-free+ 39 on arrival · 6 eTA UK ETA neededSchengen Visa-freeUS Visa neededCanada eTA if eligible Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: Only air travel / airport transit, plus Canadian visa held in past ten years OR a valid US nonimmigrant visa. Land/sea travel needs a visa; each traveller qualifies separately. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
TürkiyeRoute conditionsCapital remains invested in an asset; value can fall. | $400,000Property | —Cited charges only | 9.7 months average4–18 months reportedIMI · Q2 2026Timing details →Official stages & guidanceNot published here These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 71 visa-free+ 43 on arrival · 7 eTA UK Visa neededSchengen Visa neededUS Visa neededCanada Visa needed Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: No nationality-based visitor waiver is established here. Individual exemptions may apply. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route | |
El SalvadorRoute conditionsApplication approval, payment and naturalisation are separate stages. | $1,000,000Contribution | $1,000,000Listed charges only | Up to 6 weeks: application approval targetOfficial stage target · 2026-10-24Official stages & guidanceUp to 6 weeks: application approval target These figures describe the stated approval stage. Preparation, nationality, passport production and passport delivery are separate stages. | 80 visa-free+ 42 on arrival · 7 eTA UK Visa neededSchengen Visa-freeUS Visa neededCanada Visa needed Conditions & sourcesUK visits: Short visits on an ordinary national passport. ETA eligibility and visitor conditions apply. Schengen visits: Ordinary national passport, short visits; entry conditions and document validity still apply. USA visits: This nationality is outside the Visa Waiver Program. Individual exceptions may apply. Canada visits: No nationality-based visitor waiver is established here. Individual exemptions may apply. Passport Index snapshot · 2026-10-23. Publisher ↗ | View route |
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What these numbers mean
Approval times. Selected IMI processing series, Q2 2026. Most rows use small provider samples of recently approved files; Portugal uses crowdsourced timelines and Greece an official-data series, as reported by IMI. Pending files and passport delivery are outside the practitioner measure. How these approval times were measured → · Official-stage sources →
Travel access. Passport Index category counts checked 23 October 2026 describe ordinary national passports. They are publisher figures; the UK, Schengen, US and Canada conditions link to separate government evidence. A residence permit or special passport does not acquire the nationality's travel rights.
Cost. The qualifying investment and listed-charge subtotal answer different questions. Missing fees remain unknown. Read the cost definitions →
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What is citizenship by investment?
Citizenship by investment is a legal route to nationality through a qualifying contribution or investment, subject to eligibility checks and government approval. Investor residence and noncitizen travel passports have different legal outcomes.
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