Easy Citizenship PROGRAM

 Europe 

The Malta Citizenship by Investment Program, officially known as the Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP), was introduced in 2014. This program allows high-net-worth individuals and their families to obtain Maltese citizenship by making significant financial contributions to the country. In 2020, the program was revised and replaced by the Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (MEIN), which continues to attract foreign investment to Malta.

To qualify for Maltese citizenship through investment, applicants must meet several financial requirements:

1. Contribution to the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF):
   
   • Minimum Contribution: €600,000 for the main applicant if applying after three years of residency or €750,000 if applying after one year of residency.

1. Real Estate Investment:
   
   • Purchase: A property in Malta with a minimum value of €700,000.
   • Rental: Alternatively, renting a property with a minimum annual rent of €16,000. The property must be retained for at least five years.

1. Donation:
   
   • Charitable Donation: A mandatory donation of at least €10,000 to a registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare, or artistic NGO.

1. Residence Requirement:
   
   • Applicants must hold residence status in Malta for a minimum of 12 months before the final approval for citizenship.

1. Initial Application:
   
   • Submit the application to the Community Malta Agency, including all required documentation such as proof of investment, a valid passport, a clean criminal record, and health insurance.

1. Due Diligence:
   
   • The Maltese authorities conduct a thorough due diligence process to ensure that applicants are of good character and have a clean legal background.

1. Approval and Investment:
   
   • Upon approval of the initial application, applicants must complete the required investments and contributions.

1. Issuance of Citizenship:
   
   • Once all conditions are met, including the residency requirement, applicants and their families are granted Maltese citizenship.
   • Processing Time: The total process can take between 12 to 36 months, depending on the length of the residency period chosen by the applicant.

• EU Citizenship: Provides the right to live, work, and study in any EU member state.
• Visa-Free Travel: Maltese citizens can travel visa-free to over 180 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, and the USA.
• High Quality of Life: Malta offers excellent healthcare, education, and a favorable climate.
• Business Opportunities: Access to a robust business environment with favorable tax policies. 
• Family Dependents: Spouse, unmarried and financially dependent children under 28 years old, and dependent parents and grandparents over 55 years old.
• Passport Validity: Malta passport is valid for Ten (10) years for both Adults and minor children.

 Caribbean 

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) was introduced in 2013 to attract foreign investment and stimulate economic growth. The program allows high-net-worth individuals and their families to obtain citizenship in exchange for significant economic contributions to the country.

Applicants can choose from several investment options to qualify for citizenship:

1. National Development Fund (NDF) Contribution:
   
   • Minimum Contribution: USD 100,000 for a single applicant or a family of up to four members. For a family of five or more, the contribution is USD 125,000.

1. Real Estate Investment:
   
   • Minimum Investment: USD 200,000 in a government-approved real estate project. The property must be held for at least five years.

1. Business Investment:
   
   • Minimum Investment: USD 1.5 million directly into an eligible business as a sole investor, or a joint investment where each person contributes at least USD 400,000, totaling a minimum of USD 5 million.

1. University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund:
   
   • Contribution: USD 150,000 for a family of six or more. This option includes a one-year tuition scholarship for one family member at the University of the West Indies.

1. Initial Application:
   
   • Submit the application through a licensed agent, including all required documentation such as proof of investment, a valid passport, a clean criminal record, and health insurance.

1. Due Diligence:
   
   • The government conducts a thorough due diligence process to ensure the applicant's background is clean and legitimate.

1. Approval and Investment:
   
   • Upon receiving a letter of approval, the applicant completes the chosen investment option.

1. Issuance of Citizenship:
   
   • After completing the investment, the government issues the certificate of registration, which is used to apply for a passport.
   • Processing Time: The entire process typically takes around 3 to 6 months from the submission of the application to the issuance of citizenship.

• Family Inclusion: The program allows the inclusion of the main applicant's spouse, dependent children under 28, and dependent parents or grandparents over 58.
• Visa-Free Travel: Citizenship provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, and Hong Kong.
• No Residency Requirement: There is no requirement to reside in Antigua and Barbuda, although citizens must spend at least five days in the country within the first five years of citizenship.
• Dual Citizenship: Antigua and Barbuda allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their current nationality.
• High Quality of Life: The country offers a favorable climate, beautiful beaches, and a stable political environment.

 Caribbean 

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program (CBI) was established in 1993, making it one of the longest-running programs of its kind. It aims to attract foreign investors to contribute to the country's economic development in exchange for citizenship.

Applicants can choose from two main investment options to qualify for citizenship:

1. Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) Contribution:
   
   • Minimum Contribution: USD 100,000 for a single applicant. For a family of four, the contribution is USD 175,000. Additional dependents can be added for an extra fee.

1. Real Estate Investment:
   
   • Minimum Investment: USD 200,000 in a government-approved real estate project. The property must be held for at least three years.

1. Initial Application:
   
   • Submit the application through an authorized agent, including all required documentation such as proof of investment, a valid passport, clean criminal record, medical examination, and other necessary documents.

1. Due Diligence:
   
   • The government conducts a thorough due diligence process to ensure the applicant's background is clean and legitimate. This process involves third-party due diligence agencies and can take several weeks.

1. Approval and Investment:
   
   • Upon receiving a letter of approval, the applicant completes the chosen investment option.

1. Issuance of Citizenship:
   
   • After completing the investment and paying the required fees, the government issues the certificate of naturalization, which is used to apply for a passport.
   • Processing Time: The entire process typically takes around 3 to 6 months from the submission of the application to the issuance of citizenship.

• Family Inclusion: The program allows the inclusion of the main applicant's spouse, dependent children under 30, and dependent parents or grandparents over 55.
• Visa-Free Travel: Citizenship provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• No Residency Requirement: There is no requirement to reside in Dominica before or after obtaining citizenship.
• Dual Citizenship: Dominica allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their current nationality.
• High Quality of Life: Dominica offers a favorable climate, beautiful natural landscapes, and a peaceful environment.
• Tax Benefits: Dominica has no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax.

 Caribbean 

The Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) was introduced in 1984, making it the world's oldest economic citizenship program. The program aims to attract foreign investment to stimulate economic growth and development in the twin-island nation.

Applicants can choose from two main investment options to qualify for citizenship:

1. Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF) Contribution:
   
   • Minimum Contribution: USD 150,000 for a single applicant.
   • Additional Costs: An additional USD 25,000 for the spouse and USD 10,000 for each dependent.

1. Real Estate Investment:
   
   • Minimum Investment: USD 200,000 in government-approved real estate projects. The property must be held for at least seven years.
   • Alternative Option: USD 400,000 investment in real estate with a five-year holding period.

1. Initial Application:
   
   • Submit the application through an authorized agent, including all required documentation such as proof of investment, valid passport, clean criminal record, medical examination, and other necessary documents.

1. Due Diligence:
   
   • The government conducts a thorough due diligence process to ensure the applicant's background is clean and legitimate. This process involves third-party due diligence agencies and can take several weeks.

1. Approval and Investment:
   
   • Upon receiving a letter of approval, the applicant completes the chosen investment option.

1. Issuance of Citizenship:
   
   • After completing the investment and paying the required fees, the government issues the certificate of naturalization, which is used to apply for a passport.
   • Processing Time: The entire process typically takes around 3 to 6 months from the submission of the application to the issuance of citizenship. The accelerated application process (AAP) can expedite the processing time to 60 days or less for an additional fee.

• Family Inclusion: The program allows the inclusion of the main applicant's spouse, dependent children under 30, and dependent parents or grandparents over 55.
• Visa-Free Travel: Citizenship provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
• No Residency Requirement: There is no requirement to reside in Saint Kitts and Nevis before or after obtaining citizenship.
• Dual Citizenship: Saint Kitts and Nevis allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their current nationality.
• High Quality of Life: The country offers a favorable climate, beautiful natural landscapes, and a peaceful environment.
• Tax Benefits: Saint Kitts and Nevis has no personal income tax, wealth tax, inheritance tax, or capital gains tax.

Caribbean 

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) was introduced in December 2015 as part of the Citizenship by Investment Act No. 14 of 2015. The program aims to attract foreign investment to promote economic growth and development within the country.

Applicants can choose from several investment options to qualify for citizenship:

1. National Economic Fund (NEF) Contribution:
   
   • Minimum Contribution: USD 100,000 for a single applicant.
   • Additional Costs: USD 140,000 for a main applicant with a spouse, USD 150,000 for a family of up to four, and additional contributions for each extra dependent.

1. Real Estate Investment:
   
   • Minimum Investment: USD 200,000 in government-approved real estate projects. The property must be held for at least five years.

1. Government Bonds:
   
   • Minimum Investment: USD 500,000 in non-interest-bearing government bonds, held for five years. Different amounts apply for families, increasing with the number of dependents.

1. Enterprise Project Investment:
   
   • Minimum Investment: USD 3.5 million into an approved enterprise project (e.g., specialty restaurants, cruise ports and marinas, agro-processing plants, pharmaceutical products, and bridges, roads, and highways), with at least three permanent jobs created. Alternatively, a joint investment with each investor contributing at least USD 1 million, totaling a minimum of USD 6 million.

1. Initial Application:
   
   • Submit the application through an authorized agent, including required documentation such as proof of investment, a valid passport, a clean criminal record, medical examination, and other necessary documents.

1. Due Diligence:
   
   • The government conducts a thorough due diligence process to ensure the applicant's background is clean and legitimate. This process involves third-party due diligence agencies and can take several weeks.

1. Approval and Investment:
   
   • Upon receiving a letter of approval, the applicant completes the chosen investment option.

1. Issuance of Citizenship:
   
   • After completing the investment and paying the required fees, the government issues the certificate of naturalization, which is used to apply for a passport.
   • Processing Time: The entire process typically takes around 3 to 4 months from the submission of the application to the issuance of citizenship.

• Family Inclusion: The program allows the inclusion of the main applicant's spouse, dependent children under 30, and dependent parents over 55.
• Visa-Free Travel: Citizenship provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• No Residency Requirement: There is no requirement to reside in Saint Lucia before or after obtaining citizenship.
• Dual Citizenship: Saint Lucia allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their current nationality.
• High Quality of Life: Saint Lucia offers a favorable climate, beautiful natural landscapes, and a peaceful environment.
• Tax Benefits: Saint Lucia has no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax.

Caribbean  

The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) was introduced in August 2013. This program allows individuals and their families to obtain citizenship by making a significant economic contribution to the country, aiming to stimulate economic growth and development.

Applicants can choose from two main investment options to qualify for citizenship:

1. National Transformation Fund (NTF) Contribution:
   
   • Minimum Contribution: USD 150,000 for a single applicant.
   • Additional Costs: USD 200,000 for a family of up to four members. Additional contributions are required for each additional dependent.

1. Real Estate Investment:
   
   • Minimum Investment: USD 220,000 in a government-approved real estate project. The property must be held for at least five years.

1. Initial Application:
   
   • Submit the application through an authorized agent, including all required documentation such as proof of investment, a valid passport, a clean criminal record, medical examination, and other necessary documents.

1. Due Diligence:
   
   • The government conducts a thorough due diligence process to ensure the applicant's background is clean and legitimate. This process involves third-party due diligence agencies and can take several weeks.

1. Approval and Investment:
   
   • Upon receiving a letter of approval, the applicant completes the chosen investment option.

1. Issuance of Citizenship:
   
   • After completing the investment and paying the required fees, the government issues the certificate of naturalization, which is used to apply for a passport.
   • Processing Time: The entire process typically takes around 3 to 4 months from the submission of the application to the issuance of citizenship.

• Family Inclusion: The program allows the inclusion of the main applicant's spouse, dependent children under 30, and dependent parents or grandparents over 55.
• Visa-Free Travel: Citizenship provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, China, and Hong Kong.
• E-2 Visa Treaty with the USA: Grenadian citizens are eligible to apply for a non-immigrant E-2 visa, which allows them to live and work in the United States.
• No Residency Requirement: There is no requirement to reside in Grenada before or after obtaining citizenship.
• Dual Citizenship: Grenada allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their current nationality.
• High Quality of Life: Grenada offers a favorable climate, beautiful natural landscapes, and a peaceful environment.
• Tax Benefits: Grenada has no wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, or capital gains tax.

 South Pacific Ocean close to Australia 

The Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) was introduced in 2017. It is officially known as the Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP). This program allows foreign investors to obtain Vanuatu citizenship in exchange for a significant economic contribution, aiming to stimulate economic development and growth in the country.

 Vanuatu’s CBI program is the fastest in the world; getting a passport takes 1—3 months. 

Applicants can qualify for citizenship through the following investment option:

1. Donation to the Vanuatu Development Support Program (DSP):
   • Minimum Contribution: USD 130,000 for a single applicant.
   • Additional Costs: USD 150,000 for a married couple, USD 165,000 for a family of three, and USD 180,000 for a family of four. For each additional dependent, there is an extra fee of USD 25,000.

1. Initial Application:
   
   • Submit the application through an authorized agent, including all required documentation such as proof of investment, valid passport, clean criminal record, and medical examination.

1. Due Diligence:
   
   • The government conducts a thorough due diligence process to ensure the applicant's background is clean and legitimate. This process involves background checks by international due diligence agencies and typically takes a few weeks.

1. Approval and Investment:
   
   • Upon receiving a letter of approval, the applicant completes the chosen investment option by making the required contribution.

1. Issuance of Citizenship:
   
   • After completing the investment and paying the required fees, the government issues the certificate of naturalization, which is used to apply for a passport.
   • Processing Time: The entire process typically takes around 1 to 2 months from the submission of the application to the issuance of citizenship, making it one of the fastest citizenship by investment programs in the world.

• Family Inclusion: The program allows the inclusion of the main applicant's spouse, dependent children under 25, and dependent parents over 50.
• Visa-Free Travel: Citizenship provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 130 countries, including the Schengen Area, the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• No Residency Requirement: There is no requirement to reside in Vanuatu before or after obtaining citizenship.
• Dual Citizenship: Vanuatu allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their current nationality.
• High Quality of Life: Vanuatu offers a peaceful environment, beautiful natural landscapes, and a favorable climate.
• Tax Benefits: Vanuatu has no income tax, wealth tax, inheritance tax, or capital gains tax.

• Henley & Partners - Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
• Vanuatu Citizenship Office and Commission
• CS Global Partners - Vanuatu Citizenship
• Global Citizen Solutions - Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

These sources provide detailed information about the eligibility criteria, application process, and benefits of the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program. Always consult with an authorized agent or professional service provider to ensure compliance with all requirements and to facilitate the application process.

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