A few days ago, a prospective client asked me why CitizenX is "significantly more expensive than everyone else." It's a fair question—one that I get often—and it deserves a thoughtful answer.

Yes, we are more expensive. In some cases, nearly three times what traditional citizenship consultancies charge. But here's the thing: would you trust your entire citizenship journey, your personal data, and potentially millions in investment to the lowest bidder?

Let me break this down...

The Hidden Math of "Affordable" Citizenship

The citizenship-by-investment industry has historically operated like a bazaar. Firms advertise low fees to get you in the door, then hit you with an endless stream of "unexpected" costs: notarization fees, apostille charges, translation services, bank transfer fees—the list goes on. By the time you're halfway through the process, that bargain price has ballooned far beyond the initial quote.

But there's an even bigger cost that nobody talks about: time and security.

I've seen countless horror stories of sensitive personal information—passport copies, bank statements, tax returns—being carelessly emailed back and forth, copied to wrong addresses, or worse.

If you Google the name of one our competitors and add 'data leak' to the search, you will see how one of the industry's biggest names handles privacy. When your entire financial identity is at stake, "good enough" security isn't good enough.

The CitizenX Premium

CitizenX isn't just another citizenship consultancy—we're a technology platform. When you pay our premium, here's what you're actually buying:

  • End-to-end encryption commitment for all your sensitive data
  • The only legal way to fund citizenship investments directly with crypto
  • A unified, secure dashboard that replaces endless email threads and paperwork
  • 24/7 Concierge service that knows your case inside and out
  • Transparent, all-inclusive pricing with zero surprise fees

Someone recently told me, "If I'm paying myself or my assistant to fill in forms, I'm not paying them 2-3x the premium." Fair enough. If your time isn't worth that much, or if privacy isn't a priority, there are plenty of budget options available.

The Sovereign Tax

Here's what I've learned building CitizenX: obtaining a second citizenship isn't just a transaction—it's an investment in sovereignty. It's about ensuring that no single government has a monopoly on your freedom of movement, your capital, or your future.

When you're making that kind of strategic move, cutting corners to save 1-2% on the total investment is remarkably short-sighted. It's like buying a safe house but skimping on the locks.

The Math is Simple

Traditional citizenship firms: Base fee + Unknown additional costs + Your time + Privacy/Data leaks risk = Total cost
CitizenX: All-inclusive fee + Peace of mind = Total cost

If these things aren't important to you—if you're comfortable sending your life's documentation through email or Whatsapp, if you have unlimited time to manage paperwork, if you don't mind surprise fees—then yes, CitizenX probably isn't for you.

But if you value your time, your privacy, and your peace of mind? Well, then the premium starts to look like a bargain.

After all, citizenship isn't just about getting a new passport—it's about securing your future. And that's worth doing right.