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CITIZENSHIP
Citizenship-by-Investment
Citizenship-by-investment programs (CIPs) offer many exciting benefits and the opportunity to gain citizenship in attractive countries around the world.
RIF Trust have years of experience helping successful people gain powerful citizenships and second passports in Europe, the Caribbean and all over the world.
What is citizenship?
The concept of citizenship has been around for millennia, as ancient Greek states, like Athens, pioneered the idea of giving individuals citizenship. Citizens in Athens had the right to own property, run for political office, vote on administrative affairs, and fully contribute to the economy. Citizens now have full rights within their country, but their status comes with responsibilities such as avoiding any criminal conduct, contributing to the economy, and respecting the rights of other citizens.
Routes to obtaining citizenship
Many consider getting a second citizenship a complex process because most of the routes to becoming a dual citizen are quite long or demand extremely specific requirements. Here are the main routes to acquiring a second citizenship:
- Naturalisation – the most common, and longest, route to obtaining a second citizenship; naturalisation occurs when a person spends a specific amount of years as a resident of a nation until they can apply to become a citizen under the host country’s laws.
- Citizenship by Marriage – in most countries, if you marry a citizen of that country then you are eligible to apply for citizenship, either directly or after obtaining a residence permit and then becoming a citizen through naturalisation.
- Citizenship by Descent – this route is fairly simple, but extremely exclusive. Countries such as Serbia, Ireland, and others offer people with ancestors who were citizens of a particular nation the chance to apply for citizenship. However, proving ancestry can be a complex process depending on the documentation required, and it is very specific to a small portion of the world’s population.
- Exceptional Citizenship – in some cases, a country can grant people Exceptional Citizenship. However, this option is an extremely rare occurrence and usually granted to high-profile people like Tom Hanks, who obtained Greek Exceptional Citizenship for his charity work in the country.
- Citizenship by Investment – this is the simplest option. Many countries offer investors the chance to obtain citizenship through investing in a nation’s economy; this topic is covered in detail below.
Caribbean Citizenship
| Program | Application duration | Investment / donation | Visa-free countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda | 90 days | From US$100,000 | 150 |
| Dominica | 60 days | From US$100,000 | 137 |
| Grenada | 120 days | From US$150,000 | 143 |
| St Kitts & Nevis | 60 days | From US$150,000 | 151 |
| St Lucia | 90 days | From US$100,000 | 146 |
European Citizenship
- Investors benefit from freedom of movement throughout the 28 EU states, allowing you to live, work and conduct business in any European country you choose.
- Visa-free travel to over 170 countries
- Right of settlement within the EU
- Investment from approx. €1 million
- A high standard of living
- Access to top educational facilities
European Citizenship
| Program | Application duration | Investment | Visa-free countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 12 months | From €830,000 | 184 |
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