Citizenship by Investment


European Union Programs

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Minimum investment€ 1,150,000€ 2,000,000€ 512,000
Type of investment
  • € 650,000donation to government for the main applicant
  • € 25,000donation for the spouse and children under 18
  • € 50,000donation for the children between 18 and 26 and each dependent parent
  • € 150,000investment in government bonds
  • € 350,000investment in real estate
€ 2,000,000investment in residential real estate; € 500,000 of which must be held indefinitely for personal use

Or

€ 2,500,000investment in real estate and an approved business; €500,000 of which must be in residential real estate held indefinitely for personal use
€ 512,000 investment in government bonds to receive citizenship in 5 years

Or

€ 1,024,000 investment in government bonds to receive citizenship in 2.5 years
Estimated time to citizenship1 year3-6 months5 Years Or2.5 Years
Investment hold period5 years3 years5 Years
Minimum stay requirementNoneNoneNone
Language requirement NoneNoneNone
Dependents include
  • Children < 26 years
  • Parents
  • Children < 28 years
  • Parents of main applicant
Children < 18
Visa free travel165 countries160 countries155 countries
Passport rank worldwide9th17th21st
Right to settle and workEuropean UnionEuropean UnionEuropean Union
Interim residency typePermanentPermanentPermanent
Financing permittedYesNoYes
Unique featuresRight to settle in the EU
Visa free travel to USA & Canada
Right to settle in the EU
Visa free travel to Canada
Right to settle in the EU
Visa free travel to Canada