23 countries where you can buy citizenship for money

[Carding Forum]

Rich people spend their money on more than just new yachts and private jets. Sometimes funds allow you to buy citizenship in another country.

It is quite possible to buy citizenship for money

89% of people would like to have a second passport, and 34% have already studied the possibility of obtaining a second citizenship for money. This is evidenced by a survey by CS Global Partners, conducted in 2021. To achieve this goal, 80% of respondents are willing to save 5% of their annual salary.

Analysts cite several advantages of a second citizenship:

• the ability to travel freely
• high status sign
• the ability to manage tax deductions

In this article, we will consider what conditions must be met in order to obtain citizenship or the possibility of a long stay in one of the most popular countries among those wishing to issue a second passport.

23. Thailand - purchase of luxury housing from $ 15 thousand​

Thailand

There are seven different investment packages for wealthy foreigners. The most expensive is Elite Ultimate Privilege. For $ 60 thousand, it will allow you to live in the country for 20 years. A five-year visa can be purchased for $ 15,000.

22. Latvia - residence permit from $ 75 thousand​

Latvia

To obtain a residence permit in this country, you need to be a depositor of a local financial institution for five years and keep about $ 333 thousand in accounts. A more "budgetary" opportunity is an investment of $ 42 thousand, and about $ 33 thousand more during the year.

You can also move to Latvia by buying real estate there or interest-free government bonds.

21.Saint Lucia - citizenship for $ 100 thousand​

Saint Lucia

There are three ways to move to a picturesque island in the Caribbean:
• Donate $ 100 thousand to the National Economic Fund of Saint Lucia
• Invest $ 300 thousand in construction
• Invest $ 3.5 million in a local enterprise

20. Dominican Republic - citizenship from $ 100 thousand​

Dominican Republic

Together with the citizenship of the Dominican Republic, it offers wealthy investors the opportunity to enter 100+ countries of the world without visas. You can get this privilege by investing in this country $ 100 thousand (in a fund) or $ 200 thousand (in real estate).

19. Antigua and Barbuda - citizenship for $ 100 thousand​

Antigua and Barbuda

There are three ways to become an island citizen.

• investing $ 400 thousand in real estate
• donating $ 100 thousand to the National Development Fund
• investing $ 400 thousand in a newly established commercial enterprise

18. Saint Kitts and Nevis - citizenship for $ 150 thousand​

Saint Kitts and Nevis

• an investment of $ 250,000 in a local non-profit institution that finances the development of alternative industries
• purchase of real estate for $ 200 thousand, which has not been put up for sale for seven years.

17. Grenada - citizenship from $ 150 thousand​

Grenada

There are two ways to settle in this state:​

• by donating $ 150 thousand to the National Fund
• by investing in real estate $ 350 thousand

16. Vanuatu - citizenship from $ 155 thousand​

Vanuatu

• Contribution from $ 130 thousand
• Minimum capital of $ 250 thousand US dollars.

15. Cambodia - citizenship from $ 245 thousand​

Cambodia

There are such ways to obtain citizenship:​

• invest $ 294 thousand in the development of the country
• donate $ 245 thousand for the recovery of the Cambodian economy
• it will also be necessary to pass a test on knowledge of the language and history of the country

14.Moldova - 250 thousand euros for citizenship​

Cambodia

To obtain citizenship, you will need to invest in:
• projects in developed areas 450 thousand euros
• projects in underdeveloped areas 250 thousand euros

13.Greece - citizenship from 250 thousand euros​

Greece

There is only one option for obtaining citizenship: invest € 250 thousand in real estate in Greece

12. Portugal - "golden visa" for 350 thousand euros​

Portugal

There are many options for obtaining Portuguese citizenship:
• transfer more than 1 million euros to a Portuguese bank account
• invest 350 thousand euros in research activities
• invest 350 thousand euros in cultural heritage
• buy real estate for 500 thousand euros or more
• start a business and create ten jobs
• buy real estate for 500 thousand euros or more

11. Montenegro - citizenship from 350 thousand euros​

Montenegro

Montenegro has a special program for obtaining citizenship. It is designed for 2,000 applicants, will begin in October and provides for the following options:
• invest 250 thousand euros in a poorly developed region of Montenegro in the north
• invest 450 thousand euros in a developed region of the country in the south

10. USA - residence permit for $ 500 thousand​

USA

There is a special visa for investors in the USA - EB-5 visa

The options are:​

• invest $ 500,000 in a rural or high unemployment area in a new business venture to create 10 jobs
• invest $ 1 million in a US business venture.

Funds can be invested before obtaining permanent resident status (usually 4 years).

There is also a Regional Center Program:
• invest $ 500 thousand in the designated project of the Regional Center and become a limited partner of the enterprise
• then the participants can live and work freely anywhere in the USA

However, they must have a net worth of at least $ 1 million.

9. Spain - "golden visa" for 500 thousand euros​

Spain

Spain has a Golden Visa program through which you can obtain citizenship.

What are the investment options:​

• invest at least 500 thousand euros in real estate
• invest 1 million euros in shares of Spanish companies
• minimum deposit of 1 million euros in a Spanish bank
• invest 2 million euros in government bonds

After five years, the candidate can apply for permanent residence, and after 10 years, apply for citizenship.

8. Bulgaria - citizenship for $ 593 thousand​

Bulgaria

How to get citizenship:​

• invest 1 million BGN in government bonds, and after a year invest the same amount
• have lived in the country for at least one year;
• not to withdraw the invested capital for two years after obtaining citizenship

7.Canada - citizenship for $ 800 thousand​

Canada

The Canadian Citizenship Program is designed to attract wealthy business people to the country.

Program conditions:​

• have at least 5 years of experience in running a qualified business
• the married couple must have a personal net income of more than $ 1.6 million
• the investor and his family must complete and undergo a Canadian medical examination and safety assessments;
• invest $ 800 thousand in one of the programs

6.Turkey - $ 1 million for citizenship​

Turkey

How to become a Turkish citizen:​

• buy real estate for $ 1 million
• invest $ 3 million in a Turkish bank
• invest $ 3 million in government bonds
• invest $ 2 million in fixed assets
• create 100 jobs in Turkey

5. Malta - 880 thousand euros​

Malta

Investment options for obtaining citizenship:​

• charitable contribution in the amount of 650 thousand euros to the National Development Fund and the Social Fund
• buy government shares or bonds for 150 thousand euros
• buy real estate for 350 thousand euros or rent housing for 5 years for 16 thousand euros per year

4. Australia - luxury housing for $ 1.5 million​

Australia

How to get Australian citizenship:​

• invest $ 1.5 million in an Australian project or enterprise that will benefit the Australian economy
• have a personal net income of at least $ 2.25 million

3. Cyprus - citizenship from 1.5 million euros​

Cyprus

Investment options:​

• invest 2 million euros in real estate
• invest 2 million euros in a company or company operating in Cyprus
• buy property in the amount of 300 thousand euros
• make a deposit of 30 thousand euros to an account that will be blocked for three years;
• annual income from abroad must be at least 30 thousand euros

2. New Zealand - citizenship for 3 million New Zealand dollars (about $ 2 million)​

New Zealand Photo:
In New Zealand, you can live, work and study through the Investor 1 and Investor 2 Resident Programs.

Investor 1:​

• invest 10 million NZD over three years
• no age limit, no language requirement, and no business experience requirement

Investor 2:​

• invest 3 million NZD over four years
• the candidate must be over 65 years old, a high level of English, three years of experience in the business field and 2.5 million New Zealand dollars in the account

1.UK - visa for $ 2.57 million​

UK
The UK Tier 1 investor visa is one of the most popular.

How it works:​

• invest in the British economy £ 2 million (except for companies that are engaged in real estate investments)
• the candidate must be of age and live outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
• visa allows you to stay for 3 years, 4 months. Visa validity can be extended for another 2 years
• Applicants can apply for British citizenship after having lived in the country for 6 years.