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:
- It ensures flow of direct foreign investment
- The Investment creates employment
- It increases GDP and enhances life standard
- It brings Skilled Human Resources from other countries
- 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.
Sources:
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.
Sources:
- www.bbc.com
- www.washingtonpost.com