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Latest verified updates 26 October 2026Base catalogue reviewed 13 October 2026[Programme sources ↗](https://cbi.me/research/member-source-review/)

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| Select | Programme | Base amount | Published subtotal [ⓘ](https://cbi.me/guides/citizenship-by-investment-costs/) | Reported approval time [ⓘ](https://cbi.me/guides/citizenship-by-investment-processing-times/) | Travel access | Programme details |
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| | [🇳🇷Nauru](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/nauru/) Open Oceania Route conditions US$90,000 offer ends 31 December 2026. | $90,000 Contribution | $102,700 Listed charges only | 5.6 months average 4–7 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/nauru/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance 3–4 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 needed Schengen Visa needed US Visa needed Canada Visa needed Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/nauru/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/nauru/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/nauru/) |
| | [🇸🇹São Tomé and Príncipe](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/sao-tome-and-principe/) Open · limits Africa Route conditions Affected adult dependant completion is paused. [Official update · 2026-10-23](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/sao-tome-and-principe/#research-update) | $90,000 Contribution | — Cited charges only | 6.8 months average 5–9 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/sao-tome-and-principe/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance 2 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 needed Schengen Visa needed US Visa needed Canada Visa needed Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/sao-tome-and-principe/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/sao-tome-and-principe/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/sao-tome-and-principe/) |
| | [🇻🇺Vanuatu](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/vanuatu/) Open Oceania Route conditions EU and UK visa exemptions have ended. [Official update · 2026-10-25](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/vanuatu/#research-update) | $130,000 Contribution | $135,000 Listed charges only | 4.5 months average 3–7 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/vanuatu/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance Not 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 needed Schengen Visa needed US Visa needed Canada Visa needed Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/vanuatu/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/vanuatu/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/vanuatu/) |
| | [🇩🇲Dominica](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/dominica/) Open Caribbean Route conditions Family contribution rises to US$250,000. | $200,000 Contribution | $210,000 Listed charges only | 7 months average 6–8 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/dominica/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance · checked 2026-10-21 Application 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 ↗](https://www.cbiu.gov.dm/news/dominica-citizenship/the-only-way-to-apply-for-dominica-citizenship-by-investment-is-through-an-authorised-agent/) 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 needed Schengen Visa-free US Restricted Canada Visa needed Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/dominica/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/dominica/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/dominica/) |
| | [🇦🇬Antigua and Barbuda](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/antigua-and-barbuda/) Open Caribbean Route conditions Five-day visit obligation after citizenship. [Official update · 2026-10-23](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/antigua-and-barbuda/#research-update) | $230,000 Contribution | $248,800 Listed charges only | 16.8 months average 11–24 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/antigua-and-barbuda/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance Not 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 needed Schengen Visa-free US Restricted Canada eTA if eligible Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/antigua-and-barbuda/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/antigua-and-barbuda/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/antigua-and-barbuda/) |
| | [🇬🇩Grenada](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/grenada/) Open Caribbean Route conditions Residence circular needs confirmation for the applicant cohort. | $235,000 Contribution | $244,000 Listed charges only | 6.6 months average 4–9 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/grenada/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance · checked 2026-10-21 Decision and payment: IMA describes screening and a ministerial decision before the successful applicant is instructed to complete the contribution or property purchase. [Official source ↗](https://imagrenada.gd/becoming-a-citizen/) 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 ↗](https://imagrenada.gd/becoming-a-citizen/) 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 needed Schengen Visa-free US Visa needed Canada Visa needed Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/grenada/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/grenada/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/grenada/) |
| | [🇱🇨Saint Lucia](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/saint-lucia/) Open Caribbean Route conditions US$350,000 resources declaration is separate from the US$240,000 NEF contribution. UK visit visa required since March 2026. [Official update · 2026-10-22](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/saint-lucia/#research-update) | $240,000 Contribution | — Cited charges only | 17.5 months average 10–30 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/saint-lucia/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance Approx. 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 needed Schengen Visa-free US Visa needed Canada eTA if eligible Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/saint-lucia/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/saint-lucia/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/saint-lucia/) |
| | [🇪🇬Egypt](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/egypt/) Open Africa Route conditions Instalments delay citizenship until full payment. [Official update · 2026-10-24](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/egypt/#research-update) | $250,000 Contribution | $260,000 Listed charges only | Up to 3 months: initial application decision Official stage target · 2026-10-24 Official stages & guidance Up 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 needed Schengen Visa needed US Visa needed Canada Visa needed Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/egypt/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/egypt/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/egypt/) |
| | [🇰🇳St Kitts and Nevis](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/st-kitts-and-nevis/) Open Caribbean Route conditions 2026 biometric/passport fees apply; enrolment discount is conditional. | $250,000 Contribution | $262,750 Listed charges only | 5.7 months average 3–8 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/st-kitts-and-nevis/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance · checked 2026-10-21 Application sequence: An authorised agent submits the file. The CIU describes approval in principle before the qualifying investment, followed by the citizenship certificate. [Official source ↗](https://ciu.gov.kn/application-process/) 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 ↗](https://ciu.gov.kn/st-kitts-and-nevis-integrates-biometric-enrolment-with-the-passport-process/) 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 needed Schengen Visa-free US Visa needed Canada eTA if eligible Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/saint-kitts-and-nevis/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/st-kitts-and-nevis/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/st-kitts-and-nevis/) |
| | [🇹🇷Türkiye](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/turkey/) Open Asia / Middle East Route conditions Capital remains invested in an asset; value can fall. [Official update · 2026-10-22](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/turkey/#research-update) | $400,000 Property | — Cited charges only | 9.7 months average 4–18 months reported IMI · Q2 2026 [Timing details →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/turkey/#reported-comparison-data) Official stages & guidance Not 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 needed Schengen Visa needed US Visa needed Canada Visa needed Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/t%C3%BCrkiye/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/turkey/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/turkey/) |
| | [🇸🇻El Salvador](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/el-salvador/) Open Americas Route conditions Application approval, payment and naturalisation are separate stages. [Official update · 2026-10-24](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/el-salvador/#research-update) | $1,000,000 Contribution | $1,000,000 Listed charges only | Up to 6 weeks: application approval target Official stage target · 2026-10-24 Official stages & guidance Up 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 needed Schengen Visa-free US Visa needed Canada Visa needed Conditions & sources UK 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 ↗](https://www.passportindex.org/passport/el-salvador/) [Destination-government sources →](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/el-salvador/#travel) | [View route ↗](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/el-salvador/) |

## Your comparison

Conditions, timing stages & sources by 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 →](https://cbi.me/guides/citizenship-by-investment-processing-times/#reported-waits) · [Official-stage sources →](https://cbi.me/research/official-evidence/)

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 →](https://cbi.me/guides/citizenship-by-investment-costs/)

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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.

## Choose with the full picture

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[European investor routes: closed options, draft taxes and ongoing checks](https://cbi.me/guides/europe-investor-route-changes-2026/)Official evidence on Latvia’s closed property/deposit grounds, Cyprus monitoring, Hungary’s draft, UK legacy deadlines and Greece’s planned housing tax.

[A second citizenship does not freeze travel rules](https://cbi.me/guides/citizenship-and-travel-policy-risk/)EU visa-suspension grounds, Caribbean government dialogue and the ended U.S. immigrant-visa pause measure different risks.

[Argentina citizenship, residence and tax: three separate decisions](https://cbi.me/guides/argentina-citizenship-residence-and-tax/)Ordinary naturalisation, announced investment citizenship, tax residence and current legal questions, with official sources.

## Programme developments

Announcements describe proposed terms and targets, not confirmed issuance.

[Antigua: reported suspension risk · 12 November deadline](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/antigua-and-barbuda/#reported-suspension-risk)[Argentina: announced funding and family options](https://cbi.me/programme-updates/argentina/)[Saint Vincent: government targets Q1 2027](https://cbi.me/programme-updates/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/)[Botswana: the government’s programme concept](https://cbi.me/programme-updates/botswana/)[Saint Lucia: current UK visit-visa requirement](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/saint-lucia/)[Nauru: published contribution offer through 31 December](https://cbi.me/citizenship-by-investment/nauru/)

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