Citizenship & Residency by Investment
The programs I work with most, at a glance: who qualifies, what it costs to start, how long it takes, and who you can bring. A starting point for a conversation, not a substitute for one.
Citizenship by Investment
A second passport and the mobility, security, and optionality that come with it, usually with little or no residency requirement.
Antigua & Barbuda
A fast, family-friendly Caribbean passport with Schengen, UK, and Singapore access.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with a clean record and lawful, documented source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom US$230,000 (National Development Fund donation).
Processing timelineAround 4 to 6 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and siblings (conditions apply). 5 days in-country within the first 5 years.
Dominica
One of the most established and affordable programs, with no residency requirement.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with a clean record and lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom US$200,000 (Economic Diversification Fund donation).
Processing timelineAround 6 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and siblings (conditions apply). No stay required.
Grenada
The Caribbean program with US E-2 treaty access and broad visa-free travel.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with a clean record and lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom US$235,000 (National Transformation Fund donation).
Processing timelineAround 4 to 6 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, children, parents, grandparents, and siblings. No stay required.
Malta
An EU passport via a merit-and-contribution route, restructured in 2025.
Who qualifiesSubject to an eligibility assessment; clean record and substantial, documented means.
Minimum investmentBy assessment (Citizenship by Merit). Contact for current terms.
Processing timelineTypically 12 to 36 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, children, parents, and grandparents (conditions apply).
St. Lucia
A flexible Caribbean program with multiple investment routes and no stay requirement.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with a clean record and lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom US$240,000 (National Economic Fund donation).
Processing timelineAround 4 to 6 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, children, parents, and siblings (conditions apply). No stay required.
Türkiye
A large-economy passport via real estate, with US E-2 access after three years.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with a clean record and lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom US$400,000 in real estate (held for three years).
Processing timelineAround 4 to 6 months.
Family inclusionSpouse and children under 18. No stay required.
Residence by Investment
The right to live, work, study, and base your family in a stable country, often with a path toward citizenship over time.
Anguilla
Tax-neutral Caribbean residence in a stable British Overseas Territory.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with lawful source of funds; tax-residence or real-estate route.
Minimum investmentFrom US$150,000.
Processing timelineA few months.
Family inclusionSpouse and dependent children.
Canada
The Start-up Visa: permanent residence for entrepreneurs, with a path to citizenship.
Who qualifiesEntrepreneurs with a qualifying business, support from a designated organization, and basic English or French.
Minimum investmentFrom C$290,000 (via a designated investor or fund).
Processing timelineWork permit first; PR processing varies.
Family inclusionSpouse and dependent children. Free healthcare and education.
Cayman Islands
Long-term residence in a tax-neutral jurisdiction with world-class infrastructure.
Who qualifiesHNW individuals 18+ with lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom US$1.2m (real estate).
Processing timelineWeeks to a few months.
Family inclusionSpouse and dependents.
Cyprus
One of Europe’s most efficient permanent-residence routes, in an EU member state.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with lawful source of funds and qualifying income.
Minimum investmentFrom €300,000 in real estate (plus an income requirement).
Processing timelineAround 2 to 3 months.
Family inclusionSpouse and dependent children.
Greece
The Golden Visa, still entering at €250,000 via heritage restoration and conversions.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom €250,000 (qualifying real estate); standard route €400,000 to €800,000.
Processing timelineAround 2 to 4 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, children up to 21 (24 if dependent), and parents of both spouses. No minimum stay.
Italy
The Investor Visa, with residence in three to four months and a flat-tax option.
Who qualifiesInvestors 18+ with lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom €250,000 (innovative startup); other routes up to €2m.
Processing timelineAround 3 to 4 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, minor and dependent adult children, and dependent parents.
Malta
The Permanent Residence Programme: Schengen mobility and an English-speaking base.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with lawful source of funds and qualifying assets.
Minimum investmentFrom €170,000 total (government contribution plus property).
Processing timelineAround 4 to 6 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, children, parents, and grandparents.
New Zealand
The Active Investor Plus program, launched April 2025, for investors and families.
Who qualifiesInvestors 18+ meeting the investment and time-in-country requirements.
Minimum investmentFrom NZD 5,000,000 (growth route).
Processing timelineFrom around 4 months.
Family inclusionSpouse or partner and children (per program age criteria). About 105 days in-country over the term.
Panama
The Qualified Investor Visa, with permanent residence arranged remotely in about 30 days.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom US$300,000 (real estate).
Processing timelinePermanent residence in about 30 days.
Family inclusionSpouse, children, and dependent parents.
Portugal
The Golden Visa: Schengen travel, minimal stay, and a route toward citizenship.
Who qualifiesAdults 18+ with lawful source of funds.
Minimum investmentFrom €200,000 (qualifying routes); fund route from €500,000.
Processing timelineAround 6 to 12 months.
Family inclusionSpouse, dependent children, and dependent parents. About 7 days per year.
A note on figures. Minimum investment amounts reflect Latitude’s published program terms (latitudeworld.com, accessed June 2026). Processing timelines, eligibility, and family inclusion reflect general program parameters as of early 2026 and change frequently, often quarterly. This page is a starting point, not legal, tax, or investment advice. The right route depends on your goals, tax position, and timeline, so confirm current requirements before acting.
Not sure which fits your family?
That is the right question, and the one I start with. Every engagement begins with a confidential conversation about your objectives, not a program pitch.