Second citizenship and residency, planned properly.

Citizenship by investment (CBI) is a legal process by which individuals obtain a second citizenship and passport in exchange for a qualifying financial contribution to a country's economy. Programmes are offered by sovereign governments and are fully legal and internationally recognised.

Minimums vary by programme and change often. Among the programmes we currently list, the lowest published minimum is $130K; EU routes cost more. Real estate options and family members change the total — we confirm the current figure in writing before you commit.

Typical processing among the programmes we list starts at around 1.5 months; EU residence routes usually take longer, and a path from residence to citizenship can take several years. Each programme page shows its current range.

Yes, in virtually all programmes. Most CBI and golden visa programmes allow inclusion of a spouse or partner, dependent children (age limits vary), and in many cases dependent parents or grandparents. Additional contribution amounts apply for family members.

Yes. Investment migration programmes are established and regulated by sovereign governments. They are fully legal, transparent, and internationally recognised. Our firm operates in strict compliance with all applicable laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and due diligence requirements.

A golden visa grants residency (the right to live, work, and travel in a country) but not citizenship or a second passport. Citizenship by investment grants full citizenship, including a second passport. Some programmes (like Portugal) offer a residency-first pathway with citizenship eligibility after 5 years.

Usually not. Many programmes have little or no physical presence requirement, while others ask for a set number of days or a period of residence before citizenship. Each programme page lists its current stay rule.

We carry out due diligence on every client before anything is submitted, and resolve issues first. Applications go in only when we are confident they meet the authorities' requirements.

Residency by investment gives you the right to live in a country, often with a path to citizenship later. Citizenship by investment grants a passport directly once the application is approved and the investment is made.

Start with your goals: travel access, a place to live, education, tax position or a backup plan. Our compare and eligibility tools narrow the options, and an adviser can confirm which live programmes fit your family.

Most programmes allow a spouse and dependent children, and many also accept dependent parents. The exact rules on ages and dependency differ by country and are set out in each programme guide.