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EU Citizenship by Investment. A program comparison.
Answer: The following is a brief overview of some of the
most popular programs in the EU (in alphabetical order).
Please note that most programs require the investor to remain in permanent residency status before being allowed to file an application for citizenship. Some residency requirements are as short as 12 months (1 year) while others are as long as 6, or 7, or even 10 years.
Currently only Cyprus provides for immediate citizenship (EU passport) - the country's fast track processing can result in Cyprus citizenship in under one year.
BULGARIA (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 512,000 (€ 1,024,000 for fast track option) (financing available on request)
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? No
Time till citizenship/passport? 5 years (18 months for fast track option)
CYPRUS (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 2,0 Million
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? No
Time till citizenship/passport? 3-6 months
Greece (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 250,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? Yes
Time till citizenship/passport? May apply for citizenship after 7 years.
MALTA (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 800,000 plus property
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? Minimal
Time till citizenship/passport? 18 months
MONACO (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? varies
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? varies
Time till citizenship/passport? May apply for citizenship after 10 years.
PORTUGAL (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 350,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children
Physical Residence Required? Yes
Time till citizenship/passport? May apply for citizenship after 5 years.
SPAIN (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 500,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children
Physical Residence Required? Yes
Time till citizenship/passport? May apply for citizenship after 10 years.
Because the Malta immigration by investment program details can change over time please contact us about the current rules and regulations.
Click here for the Malta citizenship by investment program. Click here for the Malta residency programs.
To start the application process online please register here.
For a detailed cost estimate or to schedule a confidential consultation please use our contact form.
Please note that most programs require the investor to remain in permanent residency status before being allowed to file an application for citizenship. Some residency requirements are as short as 12 months (1 year) while others are as long as 6, or 7, or even 10 years.
Currently only Cyprus provides for immediate citizenship (EU passport) - the country's fast track processing can result in Cyprus citizenship in under one year.
BULGARIA (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 512,000 (€ 1,024,000 for fast track option) (financing available on request)
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? No
Time till citizenship/passport? 5 years (18 months for fast track option)
CYPRUS (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 2,0 Million
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? No
Time till citizenship/passport? 3-6 months
Greece (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 250,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? Yes
Time till citizenship/passport? May apply for citizenship after 7 years.
MALTA (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 800,000 plus property
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? Minimal
Time till citizenship/passport? 18 months
MONACO (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? varies
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Physical Residence Required? varies
Time till citizenship/passport? May apply for citizenship after 10 years.
PORTUGAL (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 350,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children
Physical Residence Required? Yes
Time till citizenship/passport? May apply for citizenship after 5 years.
SPAIN (EU) Citizenship
Minimum Investment? € 500,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children
Physical Residence Required? Yes
Time till citizenship/passport? May apply for citizenship after 10 years.
Because the Malta immigration by investment program details can change over time please contact us about the current rules and regulations.
Click here for the Malta citizenship by investment program. Click here for the Malta residency programs.
To start the application process online please register here.
For a detailed cost estimate or to schedule a confidential consultation please use our contact form.
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Residency & Citizenship by Investment Programs Worldwide
394A / 395A, Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp
Santa Venera, SVR 1016
Malta
Phone: +356 9950 5515
WhatsApp: +356 9991 4125
Telegram: +356 9991 4125
WeChat(微信): ZenturoSupport
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Service Inquiries: service@zenturo.com
General Counsel: legal@zenturo.com
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- "They explained the program very clearly and addressed all of my questions." NH
- "They know their stuff and currently help me with my citizenship by investment to Malta. They are also connected to different lawyers who can help with other countries. Highly recommended." BN
- "My queries were answered so quickly - with messages at first and a personal call within hours. Everything was explained so thoroughly and professionally. A reliable consultant and one-stop-centre." MA
- "I enquired about a property investment in Malta and was contacted promptly by supportive and professional staff that provided me with the information and direction I needed to move forward." CB
- "Very friendly and approachable - assisted me all the way through the end." SA
- "Fast response, polite and very informative. Would definitely recommend." JN
- "I sent an inquiry to the firm and immediately received a reply from their attorney." RH
- "Excellent and fast service." JS
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