Investment Citizenship Programs - a table for review

A country

UK (Tier 1 Investor Visa)

Cyprus

Malta

Application processing time

4 weeks

6 months

4 months

The period required for citizenship

5-6 months

6 months

14 months

What are the advantages of the program

• Citizenship is inherited by the next generations.
• Program approved by the Commission of the European Union
• Dual citizenship is permitted by UK law.
• High quality of life
• Strong economy, one of the most developed in the world.
• Business-friendly tax system
• Social, political, economic guarantees.

• Citizenship is obtained by all family members: spouse (s), children under the age of 28 who have no financial independence, parents
• The right of residence, work, study in 28 EU countries
• A one-time visit to Cyprus is possible to submit biometric data.
• Citizenship is inherited by the next generations.
• The possibility of moving to the UK, obtaining a UK passport after 6 years.

· The right of residence, work, study in 28 EU countries

· Work permit, starting a business in England

· Maltese citizenship is granted, one year after the acquisition of a residence permit

· Making an investor visa allows you to study at the best schools and universities in England.

Minimum amount of financial investments

£ 2 million

€ 2 million (residential)

€ 1.15 million

The shortest period of investment

5 years

3 years

5 years

Investment conditions

The amount, the term of the minimum investment in government bonds, shares of British companies:

• £ 2 million 
• £ 5 million 
• £ 10 million 

Option 1. Investing in residential real estate - € 2,000,000

or

Option 2. Combined investment - € 2500000. Investment of funds in:

• Residential, commercial real estate, infrastructure or land
• Opening a business, acquiring a business, a share of a Cypriot company

• Cyprus government bonds up to € 500,000
• Alternative investment funds regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

• € 650000 - non-refundable contribution to the Malta Economic Development Fund
• € 150000 - government bonds
• € 350,000 for the purchase of real estate in Malta or the conclusion of a lease agreement with an annual payment of at least € 16,000
• Medical insurance

The right to enter without a visa granted to citizens

173 countries, including USA, Canada, Japan

159 countries, among them - the UK and Canada

182 countries, including the USA

The right to live, work, study for citizenship holders

UK, 27 EU countries after receiving a passport

28 EU countries

28 EU countries

Additional Information

Obtaining permanent residence implies mandatory residence in the UK from 180 days for each period of 12 months

• Obtaining citizenship for investment involves only the purchase of real estate, securities, which is a source of income.
• Enough 1 visit to Cyprus to provide biometric data at registration of residence permit.
• Duration of residence with a residence permit - 6 months
• Acquired property can be hired for the purpose of making a profit (including VAT).

• The limit of applications for the program - 1800.
• Residential status from 1 year can be obtained by actual residence, by creating links with Cyprus.

A country

Antigua and Barbuda

Grenada

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Dominica

Saint Lucia

Application processing time

3-4 months

3-4 months

3 months 1.5-2 months with an accelerated application process

2-3 months

4-5 months

Family members who are in the care of a program member who has the right to apply for citizenship

• Spouse
• Children under 28 years 
• Parents and other relatives over 58 years who are on the material security of the applicant.

• Spouse
• Children under 30 years
• Parents, other relatives over 55 years 

• Spouse
• Non-working children under 30 years
• Parents and other relatives over 55 years  living in a program participant.

• Spouse
• Children under 30 years, receiving education

• Parents, other relatives over 55 years

• Spouse
• Children under 25 years, receiving education
• Parents over 65 years old living with a program participant who are on his material support.

What are the advantages of the program

• Entry without a visa to the EU territory

• Contribution is possible after prior approval of the application.
• Real estate can be sold to another participant in the Caribbean Citizenship Program (in accordance with the terms of the program).

• Entry without a visa to the territory of the EU, China
• Do not need a permanent, long stay
• Contribution is possible after prior approval of the application.
• Citizenship is passed on to future generations.
• Simplified conditions for obtaining a US visa.

• Entry without a visa to the EU territory
• Do not need a permanent, long stay
• Full contribution after approval of application
• The property can be sold to another member of the Caribbean citizenship program (if the applicant has already acquired citizenship).

• Entry without a visa to the EU territory
• Do not need a permanent, long stay
• Full contribution after approval of application
• The lowest investment amount.

• Entry without a visa to the EU territory
• Do not need a permanent, long stay
• Making a full contribution after approval of the application.

Charity Donations

• $ 100,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• $ 125,000 - a family of 5 people (until October 31).

• $ 150,000
• $ 200,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• + $ 25,000 from each next family member.

• $ 150,000
• $ 195,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• + $ 10,000 from each next family member.

• $ 100,000 - 1 program member
• $ 175,000 - 2 members
• $ 200,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• + $ 25,000 from each next family member

• $ 100,000 - 1 program member
• $ 165,000 - 2 members
• $ 190,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• + $ 25,000 from each next family member

Acquisition of real estate

• From $ 400,000
• From $ 200,000 if 2 applicants apply for citizenship at the same time (until October 31)

From $ 350,000

From $ 400,000 you can invest real estate projects that have received prior approval

From $ 200,000 - financing of new resort projects

from $ 200,000

From $ 300,000

Tenure of property

5 years

3 years

• 5 years ($ 400,000)
• 7 years ($ 200,000)

3 years

5 years

States with visa-free entry, visa on arrival

140 countries incl. EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ukraine

131 countries, incl. EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, China

156 countries, incl. EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, Russia, Ukraine

127 countries incl. EU, Singapore, Hong Kong

132 countries incl. EU, Singapore, Hong Kong

State fees

Reliability check:

• $ 7,500 for the main applicant, spouse (spouse)

• $ 4000 for dependent adults
• $ 2,000 children 12-17 l.

Administrative fee:

• $ 25,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• $ 15,000 - other dependent family members

State fee when buying a property:

• $ 50,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• $ 15,000 - dependent family member

Passport fee:

$ 500 / person

Reliability check:

• $ 5000 for the main applicant, dependent from 17 l.

Administrative fee:

• $ 1500 - main participant of the program, adult dependent of the applicant
• $ 500 - a child up to 18 liters.

Registration fee: $ 1,500 per person

State fee when buying a property:

• $ 50,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• $ 25,000 - dependent family member

Passport fee:

$ 250 / person

Reliability check:

• $ 7,500 for the main applicant
• $ 4,000 for each dependent over 16 liters.

Administrative fee:

$ 250 per person

State fee when buying a property:

• $ 35047 - the main applicant
• $ 20047 - spouse (spouse)
• $ 10,047 - other dependent family members

Passport fee: $ 335 per person

Reliability check:

• $ 7,500 for the main applicant
• $ 4,000 for each dependent over 16 liters.

Administrative fee:

$ 1000 per application (family)

State fee for the purchase of real estate:

• $ 25,000 - one applicant
• $ 35,000 - a family of up to 4 people.
• $ 50,000 - family up to 6 people
• $ 70,000 - a family of more than 7 people

Fee for citizenship certificate:

$ 250 / person

Reliability check:

• $ 7,500 for the main applicant
• $ 5,000 for each dependent over 16 liters.

Administrative fee:

• $ 2000 - the main applicant
• $ 1000 - dependent family member

State fee when buying a property:

• $ 50,000 - one applicant
• $ 35,000 - adult dependent family member
• $ 25,000 - dependent family member under 18

Passport fee:

$ 300 / person

Notes, Requirements

Requirements for living: family members over 18 years old must reside in Antigua, Barbuda for at least 5 days the first five years after receiving citizenship

The spouse makes a fee for checking the legal, financial status, provides the necessary documents, pays the fee for reliability, even if it does not submit an application for citizenship.

Fee for accelerated application process:

• $ 25,000 - the main applicant (includes payment for checking legal, financial status, passport fees)
• $ 20,000 - a family member older than 16 who is dependent (includes payment for checking legal, financial status, passport fees)
• $ 500 - dependent family members under 16.

For citizens of Iraq, Yemen, Nigeria, an accelerated application process is impossible.

Accelerated passport fee of $ 1200 per person. Bank, courier fees - approximately $ 400 per application

• $ 100,000 per applicant
• $ 165,000 for two applicants $ 190,000 for a family of not more than 4 people
• + $ 25,000 for each additional dependent.