What’s the cheapest, fastest, easiest Citizenship by Investment Program?
June 2021. As previously discussed in our blog post ”What is the best immigration by investment program?” there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What is “best” for you is a program that fits your unique requirements for geography, time to passport, and budget.
For the purpose of giving you a quick comparison here are the most popular programs in Europe. For more detail on any of these options please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.
COUNTRY: BULGARIA (EU)
Minimum Investment? Citizenship Fast Track: DISCONTINUED. Residency with option to file for Citizenship after 5 years: € 257,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Minimum Stay Required? No
EU Citizenship & Passport Processing? 5 years
COUNTRY: CYPRUS (EU)
Minimum Investment? Citizenship: DISCONTINUED. Residency with option to file for Citizenship after 7 years: € 300,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Minimum Stay Required? No
EU Citizenship & Passport Processing? Residency Visa Only. May apply for citizenship after 7 years.
COUNTRY: GREECE (EU)
Minimum Investment? € 250,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Minimum Stay Required? No
EU Citizenship & Passport Processing? Residency Visa Only. May apply for citizenship after 7 years.
COUNTRY: MALTA (EU)
Minimum Investment? € 70,000 (permanent residency), € 640,000 (citizenship), plus fees and property rental
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents + Grandparents
Minimum Stay Required? Varies
EU Citizenship & Passport Processing? Residency: 2-3 weeks, Citizenship: 18 months or 36 months depending on investment
COUNTRY: MONACO (non-EU)
Minimum Investment? varies
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Minimum Stay Required? Varies
Citizenship & Passport Processing? Residency Visa Only. May apply for citizenship after 10 years.
COUNTRY: PORTUGAL (EU)
Minimum Investment? € 250,000 Donation
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Minimum Stay Required? Minimal
EU Citizenship & Passport Processing? Residency Visa Only. May apply for citizenship after 6 years.
COUNTRY: SPAIN (EU)
Minimum Investment? € 500,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children
Minimum Stay Required? No
EU Citizenship & Passport Processing? Residency Visa Only. May apply for citizenship after 10 years.
COUNTRY: TURKEY (non-EU)
Minimum Investment? USD 400,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children
Minimum Stay Required? No
Citizenship & Passport Processing? 3 – 6 months
If you have decided that the Malta residency or citizenship is right for you, please contact us for next steps at service @ zenturo.com. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service.
Disclaimer: Because immigration by investment program details can change from time to time please inquire with us regarding the latest rules and regulations for the program of your choice.
