What is citizenship by investment?

Citizenship by investment programs allow you to get full citizenship in exchange for predetermined economic contributions. These programs are backed by citizenship laws, and contrary to citizenship by merit programs, have clear due diligence and economic requirements that need to be met in order to get citizenship.

Will I lose my current citizenship?

In most cases, no. The majority of citizenship by investment programs do not require you to renounce your existing citizenship. However, whether you can hold dual citizenship depends on your current country's laws, not the new one. Some countries like China and India do not permit dual citizenship, so acquiring a second passport could affect your original status. Check your home country's rules before starting.

Do I have to live in the country I get citizenship from?

Almost never. Most citizenship by investment programs have no residency requirement at all. You receive citizenship without ever living there.

Top Citizenship by Investment Countries & Programs 2026

São Tomé Citizenship by Investment Program

Africa

São Tomé and Príncipe

from $105,325

MIN. DONATION OF $90K
61 visa-free destinations
Fully remote, NO presence REQUIREments
5 months time to passport

Oceania

Nauru

from $128,375

MIN. DONATION of $90k
87 visa-free destinations
Fully remote, no presence requirements
9 months time to passport

Africa

Sierra Leone

from $117,700

MIN. DONATION OF $100k
64 visa-free destinations
Fully remote, no presence requirements
6 months time to passport

Oceania

Vanuatu

from $157,300

MIN. DONATION OF $150k
90 visa-free destinations
NO presence REQUIREments
4 months time to passport

Caribbean

Dominica

from $232,650

MIN. DONATION OF $200k
143 visa-free destinations
Fully remote, no presence requirements
9 months time to passport

Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda

from $274,180

MIN. donation OF $230k
153 visa-free destinations
One 5-day VISIT REQUIRED
18 months time to passport

Caribbean

Grenada

from $275,275

MIN. DONATION OF $235k
147 visa-free destinations
Fully remote, NO presence REQUIREments
6 months time to passport

Caribbean

Saint Lucia

from $275,682

MIN. DONATION OF $240K
146 visa-free destinations
Fully remote, NO presence REQUIREments
2 years time to passport

Caribbean

Saint Kitts and Nevis

from $287,766

MIN. DONATION OF $250k
154 visa-free destinations
NO presence REQUIREments
6 months time to passport

Central America

El Salvador

from $1,021,000

Donation of $1m in BTC or usdt
134 visa-free destinations
No presence requirements
10 weeks time to passport

Africa

Botswana

Coming soon
82 visa-free destinations
TBD presence required
TBD time to passport

South America

Argentina

COMING SOON
169 visa-free destinations
TBD PHYSICAL PRESENCE
TBD time to passport

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