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Immigration - Citizenship by Investment

There are many countries that offer Citizenship by investing money in selected field or making a donation. The amount ranges from $100,000 to few Million dollars. This type of investment can be a easy solution for second citizenship.



Why Countries sell Citizenship:

  1. It ensures flow of direct foreign investment
  2. The Investment creates employment
  3. It increases GDP and enhances life standard
  4. It brings Skilled Human Resources from other countries
  5. Governments get taxes on the income of the new Citizens

6 countries that offers Citizenship by Investment:

Cyprus:
Cyprus is the EU country that offers Citizenship by Investment. You need to invest at least 2 Million Euro to get this offer.


Malta:
Another EU country, Malta offers citizenship for investing at least $6.2 Million. You must have to reside in Malta for 1 year before claiming the citizenship.

Antigua and Barbuda:
If you are searching for making donation, you can make $200,000 donation on a charity in Antigua and Barbuda and get a Citizenship as a gift. You can also purchase it by $400,000 Investment in Real Estate.
Dominica:
The small Island country offers the cheapest Citizenship for only $100,000. You have to attend an interview which is held once in a month.

Hungary:
Hungary, the other EU country, wants you to purchase Government bonds of at least $322,600 to give you their citizenship.

Grenada:
The Caribbean country might be ideal for the stock market investors. Invest at least $311,750 in the shares of their listed companies and get your citizenship.

If you know any other countries offering such offers, please inform in comments.

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