CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT BLOG

June 2021 Update: What's the cheapest, fastest, easiest EU Citizenship by Investment Program?

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? € 257,000 / € 512,000 for fast track option
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents
Minimum Stay Required? No
EU Citizenship & Passport Processing? 5 years / 18 months for fast track option

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
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children + Parents + Grandparents
Minimum Stay Required? Varies
EU Citizenship & Passport Processing? Residency: 1-4 months, 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? € 350,000
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 250,000
Dependents Included? Spouse + Children
Minimum Stay Required? No
Citizenship & Passport Processing? 3 - 6 months


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.


To start the application process online please register here.

To receive a detailed cost estimate or to schedule a confidential in-office consultation about Malta citizenship please complete the Malta Immigration by Investment contact form.

To learn more about the various Immigration by Investment programs, including citizenship and residency, that we cover worldwide please visit our portal at www.Global-Residency.com.

If you are still undecided which program is right for you please use our automatic Product Finder Tool to find an option that best fits your budget and timeline.