Citizenship by Investment Programs
Citizenship by investment programs provide individuals and families with the opportunity to secure a second citizenship through an eligible investment in another country. Beyond greater freedom to travel, it can open doors to new places to live, work, invest, and build a more globally connected future. Explore leading citizenship by investment programs across the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond, and discover options designed to support greater mobility, security, and opportunities for you and your family.
Compare Citizenship by Investment Programmes
Antigua & Barbuda
Minimum Investment: From USD 230,000
Investment Options: National Development Fund contribution; University of the West Indies Fund; approved real estate; eligible business investment.
Family Inclusion: Spouse, dependent children, dependent parents/grandparents, and certain other qualifying dependants.
Residency Requirement: At least 5 days within the first 5 years after citizenship.
Key Differentiator: Strong family flexibility with several qualifying investment routes.
Dominica
Minimum Investment: From USD 200,000
Investment Options: Economic Diversification Fund contribution or approved real estate.
Family Inclusion: Spouse, dependent children, and eligible dependent parents/grandparents.
Residency Requirement: No mandatory residency or relocation requirement.
Key Differentiator: Simple two-route structure with no physical residency requirement.
Grenada
Minimum Investment: From USD 235,000
Investment Options: National Transformation Fund contribution or approved real estate.
Family Inclusion: Spouse, dependent children, and other eligible dependants subject to programme rules.
Residency Requirement: No general mandatory residence requirement.
Key Differentiator: Caribbean CBI jurisdiction commonly differentiated by access to the U.S. E-2 treaty investor pathway, subject to separate E-2 eligibility.
St. Kitts & Nevis
Minimum Investment: From USD 250,000
Investment Options: Sustainable Island State Contribution; Public Benefit Option; approved development real estate; approved private home investment.
Family Inclusion: Spouse, qualifying children, and eligible dependent parents.
Residency Requirement: No mandatory residency requirement.
Key Differentiator: One of the world's longest-established citizenship by investment programmes, operating since 1984.
St. Lucia
Minimum Investment: From USD 240,000
Investment Options: National Economic Fund contribution; approved real estate; approved enterprise; qualifying government bond route.
Family Inclusion: Main applicant plus qualifying spouse, children, and other eligible dependants.
Residency Requirement: No general relocation requirement.
Key Differentiator: Broad range of investment structures, including contribution, property, enterprise, and bonds.
Türkiye
Minimum Investment: From USD 400,000
Investment Options: Real estate purchase; fixed-capital investment; bank deposit; government bonds; real-estate or venture-capital investment fund units; qualifying private pension fund contribution; creation of at least 50 jobs.
Family Inclusion: Spouse and qualifying dependent young children.
Residency Requirement: No long-term physical residency requirement as a condition of the investment itself.
Key Differentiator: Wider variety of investment routes than the Caribbean programmes, with real estate starting at USD 400,000 while most financial routes require USD 500,000.
Explore Citizenship by Investment Options
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda offers a Caribbean citizenship by investment program with qualifying options including contributions and approved real estate investment. Check out this most competitive citizenship programme, with investment options starting from USD 230,000.
Dominica
Dominica offers one of the Caribbean’s longest-established citizenship by investment programs, with qualifying routes including contributions and approved real estate. Required contributions start from USD 200,000.
Egypt
Egypt offers citizenship by investment through qualifying investment routes, providing investors and their families with a pathway to Egyptian citizenship. Required contributions start from USD 250,000.
Grenada
Grenada is the only Caribbean nation with a citizenship programme linked to an E-2 Investor Visa Treaty with the USA, enabling its citizens to apply for a non-immigrant visa. Required contributions start from USD 235,000
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis is home to the world’s longest-established citizenship by investment program, offering a respected pathway to Caribbean citizenship through qualifying investment options, requiring a donation of USD 250,000.
St. Lucia
St. Lucia offers citizenship through real estate investment or a USD 240,000 donation, unlocking visa-free access to 140+ destinations.
Türkiye
The Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Programme grants citizenship in a nation bridging Asia and Europe, offering access to markets in both regions. Required Contribution starts from USD 400,000
Expert Guidance in Citizenship by Investment
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We provide structured advisory services for investors seeking citizenship through investment.
Bridgegold assesses each client’s objectives, eligibility, financial profile and preferred access outcomes before recommending a suitable route. We then coordinate the required specialists, documentation and application steps to support a clear, compliant and efficient process from assessment to submission.
Investment Portfolio Optimization
Together with our specialist network, we assess citizenship-qualifying routes such as government contributions, real estate options and other approved investment structures where available.
Each route is reviewed for suitability, required thresholds, timing, documentation, jurisdiction-specific conditions and wider objectives, so the selected path is compliant, commercially sensible and properly aligned before capital is committed.
Seamless Application Management
Our team of specialists coordinates the citizenship application process from eligibility assessment to submission and approval.
This includes documentation planning, due diligence preparation, licensed professional liaison and regular client updates, keeping the process structured, compliant and controlled without assuming relocation is required.
Seamless Pathway to Citizenship
Citizenship can traditionally be acquired through birth, descent, marriage or naturalisation, with requirements varying from one country to another. For investors and their families, citizenship by investment programs offer an alternative pathway, allowing eligible applicants to obtain citizenship through a qualifying investment, subject to the specific requirements and due diligence procedures of each country.
Several countries offer established citizenship by investment programs, particularly in the Caribbean. Investors can explore opportunities in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada , St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia, each offering its own qualifying investment routes and program framework. Beyond the Caribbean, Egypt and Türkiye also provide pathways to citizenship for eligible investors through approved investment options.
The right path to citizenship depends on individual priorities, from family and international mobility to investment preferences and long-term plans. Bridgegold supports applicants throughout the process, from identifying a suitable citizenship program and understanding the applicable requirements to preparing the application and navigating each stage towards citizenship.
Citizenship by Investment Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum investment required for citizenship by investment programs?
The cost of citizenship by investment varies depending on the country and investment route. Caribbean programs typically start from around USD 200,000–250,000 , with options available in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Egypt, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, while Türkiye requires a minimum real estate investment of USD 400,000. Additional due diligence, government, and legal fees also apply.
How long does the citizenship by investment process take?
The citizenship by investment processing time depends on the chosen jurisdiction and the applicant’s profile. Most second citizenship by investment programs are subject to due diligence checks, source of funds verification, and documentation review.
Some countries process applications in around 3–4 months, while others may take 12–36 months. Please contact us to find out more about a specific program.
Can family members be included in a citizenship by investment application?
Yes, most citizenship by investment programs allow applicants to include eligible family members such as spouses, dependent children, and in some cases parents, under a single second passport application. Eligibility requirements and additional investment costs vary depending on the selected country.
How do I choose the right citizenship by investment program?
The right citizenship by investment program depends on your individual goals, investment preferences, family needs and long-term plans. Factors such as qualifying investment routes, family inclusion, residency requirements, international mobility and application criteria can vary between countries. Bridgegold can provide personalized guidance so you choose the program best suited to your needs.
Do I need to live in the country to obtain citizenship by investment?
In most cases, citizenship by investment programs do not require applicants to live in the country. Caribbean citizenship programs, including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia, generally have limited or no long-term residency requirements, although specific conditions vary by program. Türkiye also offers a route to citizenship by investment without requiring applicants to maintain ongoing physical residence. As requirements can change, applicants should review the current conditions of their chosen program before applying.
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