Frequently Asked
Questions

Applicants should evaluate programme stability, long-term legal predictability, tax implications, mobility benefits and how residency aligns with broader international planning goals.

In some jurisdictions, governments are placing greater emphasis on physical presence and genuine links to the country for naturalisation purposes.

Investors are increasingly focused on programme stability, legal transparency, long-term flexibility and realistic residency outcomes.

Yes. Residency can provide mobility access, business flexibility, education opportunities and long-term settlement options even without immediate citizenship.

Yes. Naturalisation laws and eligibility requirements can change over time, even after an investor has secured residency status.

Residency provides the right to live in a country, while citizenship grants nationality and typically includes a passport and broader legal rights.

Yes. Many jurisdictions have strengthened due diligence standards and compliance requirements in recent years.

Yes. Many applicants consider education access, healthcare systems and long-term residency options for family members when selecting jurisdictions.

No. Interest is growing among founders, remote entrepreneurs, investors and internationally active professionals across different business sizes.

Europe and the Middle East remain major areas of interest due to mobility access, infrastructure and business-friendly environments.

No. Most individuals maintain their primary base while securing additional residency or citizenship options for future flexibility.

Families are increasingly seeking greater flexibility across travel, taxation, education, business operations and long-term planning in an uncertain global environment.

A passport portfolio refers to holding multiple residency or citizenship rights across different jurisdictions to improve global mobility and long-term flexibility.

Yes. Many jurisdictions have strengthened due diligence procedures and compliance standards in recent years.

Europe and the Middle East remain major areas of interest due to mobility access, infrastructure, tax considerations and economic stability.

Total costs include: (1) The qualifying investment itself (donation, real estate, or fund — varies by programme), (2) Government application and processing fees (typically $10,000–$50,000), (3) Due diligence fees ($5,000–$15,000 per applicant), (4) Legal and advisory fees. Citizen Sure provides…

It depends on the route. Government fund donations (Caribbean CBI) are non-returnable — they are contributions, not investments. Real estate investments can be sold after the minimum holding period (typically 5 years) and may appreciate in value. Fund investments in Portugal and Greece are held…

The lowest current threshold for EU residency by investment is €250,000 in Greece (outside designated prime areas). Portugal's fund route starts from €500,000. Spain's golden visa requires €500,000 in real estate. Malta's golden visa (as distinct from citizenship) begins at €300,000. All prices…

Vanuatu is the world's fastest CBI programme, with approvals typically issued in 30–45 days. St. Kitts & Nevis processes in 45–60 days. Antigua & Barbuda takes 3–4 months. Turkey processes in 3–6 months. EU citizenship programmes take significantly longer — Portugal requires 5+ years of residen…

The Portugal Golden Visa typically takes 6–12 months from application submission to residency card issuance, depending on the volume of applications at the Agency for Investment and External Trade of Portugal (AICEP). Pre-application preparation with Citizen Sure typically takes 4–8 weeks. Afte…

Yes — virtually all programmes allow family inclusion. Spouses or civil partners, dependent children (age limits vary: typically under 25 for Caribbean programmes, under 18 for some EU programmes), and in many cases dependent parents and grandparents. Additional contribution or investment amoun…

Yes, in several programmes. Portugal, Greece, and Spain allow dependent parents and parents-in-law to be included as dependents subject to eligibility criteria. Caribbean programmes vary — some allow parents over a certain age (typically 55+) as dependents. The key conditions are usually financ…

Complex backgrounds are something we manage regularly — they are not necessarily disqualifying. Our pre-application due diligence process identifies potential concerns before any government submission. We advise on how best to present your profile, what documentation is required, and which prog…

Tax benefits vary enormously by programme and your current tax residency. UAE residency means 0% income tax and 0% capital gains tax. Portugal's NHR regime offers 20% flat income tax rate on Portuguese-source income and 0% on most foreign income for 10 years. Italy's flat tax regime caps liabil…

Tax residency is determined by your physical presence and the tax authority's rules — it is separate from citizenship. Obtaining a second citizenship does not automatically create a new tax obligation. However, changing tax residency (establishing genuine residency in a new country) does have i…

Most countries permit dual citizenship, but there are notable exceptions. Germany, Japan, China, India, the Netherlands, and several others generally restrict dual citizenship, though exceptions exist. The US permits dual citizenship but imposes worldwide taxation on all citizens regardless of …

All investment migration programmes require government due diligence covering: criminal background checks across all jurisdictions of residence, source of funds verification, source of wealth documentation, and in some cases media screening and business background checks. Citizen Sure conducts …

Absolutely. All client information is handled under strict NDAs and our ISO 27001-certified data security protocols. Your personal and financial information is never shared with third parties beyond what is required for your government application. We apply the same standards of confidentiality…

Citizen Sure's service continues after approval. We assist with travel document registration, passport renewal (when due), additional family inclusions, any government-required renewals (some residency programmes require biennial renewal), and any correspondence with programme authorities. Your…

Citizenship is permanent and does not require renewal (your passport must be renewed, typically every 10 years). Residency permits and golden visas do require periodic renewal — Portugal and Greece require renewal every 2 years, UAE every 10 years. Caribbean CBI passports are renewed like stand…

Yes — most programmes allow post-approval family additions (for example, a new spouse, newborn child, or newly dependent parent). The process and costs vary by programme. Some programmes allow additions at any time; others require that additions be made within a certain period of the original a…