Citizenship by Investment allows you to invest in a country and in exchange become a citizen. Advantages of obtaining citizenship for you and your family include:
- Becoming a citizen of safe and secure country
- Increased global mobility
- Access to more education and employment opportunities
- High standard of living
- Potential tax savings
If you are not sure of the top citizenship by investment programs, here is a quick summary of top programmes for 2024:
1. Malta Citizenship by Investment
Maltese Exception Investment Naturalization (MEIN) is the top citizenship by investment program because it has the strongest passport with the most visa free travel. The primary benefits of having Malta Citizenship include;
- Become an EU citizen: with the right to live, work, travel to most of the EU without restrictions
- High level of visa free travel: You can travel visa free to over 160+ countries including the USA, UK, Canada and more with your Maltese passport
- Economic and Political stability: Malta is a safe country with political stability there is little financial risk in the country.
- High Standard of living: Enjoy a high quality of life, with great services, restaurants, activities, climate and more. The environment in Malta is very peaceful.
2. St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment
St.Kitts & Nevis is the world’s longest operating citizenship by investment program, having first started in 1984. It has gained recognition as the platinum brand for citizenship.
Benefits include:
- Dual citizenship permitted: the country recognizes dual citizenship
- No need for relocation: there is no need to permanently relocate to St.Kitts & Nevis to become a citizen. The entire process can be done at a distance.
- More accessible travel: have enhanced mobility with a St.Kitts & Nevis passport
- Tax favourable country: There is no personal income tax, inheritance, net worth tax or foreign income tax.
3. Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Antigua & Barbuda citizenship by investment is an increasingly popular option for entrepreneurs. The business friendly environment and tropical paradise with over 365 beaches to choose from make Antigua & Barbuda a stand out option.
Benefits include:
- Enhanced Global mobility: have increased worldwide travel to many top destinations around the world
- Minimum stay requirement: You only need to spend a total of five days in the country within the first 5 years of obtaining citizenship.
- Family inclusive: Include family members such as parents, siblings, children, spouse and grandparents
- Tax favourable country: there is no personal income tax, wealth tax, gift tax, inheritance tax
4. Grenada Citizenship by Investment
Grenada citizenship by investment is a great option for citizenship by investment. The island is truly a gem with white sandy beaches, lush natural vegetation and stunning waterfalls.
Primary Benefits
- Accessible travel opportunities: As a citizen of Grenada you will have facility of global mobility
- No relocation requirement: The entire citizenship by investment application can be done from a distance. There is no need to visit the country or relocate if you don’t want to
- Family inclusive: you can include your spouse, children under the age of 30 and parents over the age of 55 who are dependent on you
- Low tax jurisdiction: there is no personal income, wealth or inheritances taxes on worldwide revenue
5. St Lucia Citizenship by Investment
St Lucia is a top choice, especially for single applicants. It is the Caribbean citizenship by investment program with the largest expat community. It has beautiful beaches, a lush rainforest and several activities to do locally.
Primary Benefits
- Increased Global mobility: Have flexibility of travel with a St.Lucia passport
- Lowest investment contribution: Saint Lucia Citizenship by investment is the most affordable option for citizenship by investment in the Caribbean
- No residency requirement: there is no physical residence requirement as part of the process or language test requirements. You can do the entire process from a distance.
Which Citizenship by Investment Program is right for you?
Each individual situation is unique. We can advise you which CBI programs are available and that may best suit your case. We can help you with any of the citizenship by investment programs of your choice.
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