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Which citizenship by investment programmes have the lowest qualifying amounts?
The lowest published contribution floors in this inventory are US$90,000 in Nauru and São Tomé and Príncipe. Nauru’s amount is a temporary offer. Their government and professional charges differ, so equal headline amounts do not mean equal total costs.
| Programme | Single base | Family base | Single subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nauru | $90,000 | $92,000 | $102,700 |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | $90,000 | $95,000 | — |
| Vanuatu | $130,000 | $180,000 | $135,000 |
| Dominica | $200,000 | $250,000 | $210,000 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $230,000 | $230,000 | $248,800 |
Family: principal, spouse and two under-12 children. Subtotals include itemised charges only; extras and eligibility apply.
Compare fees as well as the contribution
Nauru’s enumerated single-applicant charges produce a US$102,700 subtotal before professional/document extras. Do not treat US$90,000 as either programme’s guaranteed all-in price.
Compare the family you actually have
The under-12 family illustration has a US$92,000 contribution in Nauru and US$95,000 in São Tomé. Adult dependant completion is currently paused for affected São Tomé relatives. Family eligibility matters alongside price.
Check the deadline and the outcome
Nauru’s offer applies to qualifying applications filed before 31 December 2026. Investor residency, an announced programme and a discretionary citizenship provision should not be ranked as purchasable citizenship offers.
Sources
- Citizenship programme costs ↗Naoero Program Office · Government guidance · Checked
What this source supports
US$90,000 offer through 31 December 2026; US$5,000 application, US$6,000 due diligence, US$1,200 bank charge and US$500 passport. | Published contribution and fee schedule; applicant age bands and per-person/application distinctions
- Citizenship by investing ↗Honorary Consulate of São Tomé and Príncipe, Berlin/Potsdam · Official consular guidance · Checked
What this source supports
US$90,000 single, US$95,000 up to four; no residence/visit; advertised timing, not a guarantee.
- September 2026 naturalisation changes ↗Honorary Consulate of São Tomé and Príncipe, Berlin/Potsdam · Official consular notice · Checked
What this source supports
Adult dependant naturalisation/passport stage suspended pending new law; submission/approval can continue.
- Citizenship fees and charges ↗Vanuatu Citizenship Office and Commission · Government guidance · Checked
What this source supports
Published government tariff: US$130,000 single; US$180,000 married couple and two children; US$5,000 FIU diligence.
- Economic Diversification Fund ↗Dominica CBIU · Government guidance · Checked
What this source supports
US$200,000 single; US$250,000 up to four; additional fees and dependants. | Published contribution and fee schedule; applicant age bands and per-person/application distinctions