The Montenegrin government launched the Citizenship for Investment in Real Estate program in 2018. It is one of the best European programs in force today, allowing the applicant to obtain European citizenship.

The conditions of the program are:
- It is necessary to invest in one of the accredited real estate projects 250,000 euros in the North of the country or 450,000сeuros in the South of the country
- Pay a one-time fee of 100,000 euros to the state fund of Montenegro.

Basic costs for registration are from € 22,000 for one person, and from
€ 55,000 for a family of 4 persons.

Montenegrin passport is issued for 10 years with the right for further renewal. Montenegrin citizenship entitles you to visa-free entry to 124 countries, including EU countries and the Schengen zone, as well as non-immigrant business visa E2 in the U.S.
The Montenegrin citizenship program is valid until the end of 2021.

UK citizenship can be obtained by entrepreneurial investors and their family members by first applying for a Tier1 visa (Investor Visa). The Investor Visa is issued for a period of 3 years and 4 months, after which the investor is entitled to an extension and the right to obtain permanent residence and citizenship.

There are 3 options under UK law to invest in citizenship. They differ in the minimum amount of investment on which the period of application for permanent residence and citizenship depends.

Program 1: an investment of £2,000,000 - permanent residence in 5 years, UK citizenship in the 6th year.
Programme 2: investment of £5,000,000 - permanent residence after 3 years and UK citizenship in the 5th year.
Programme 3: Investment of £10,000,000, Permanent Residence after 2 years and British citizenship in the 5th year.

In what to invest:
- in securities of UK companies
- own company
- UK Government Bonds.

Who can participate in the programme and obtain Investor Visa, Residence Permit and Citizenship:
- Investor able to prove legal income, with at least £2m in personal assets with a UK bank account
- Investor family: children under the age of 18 or dependent adult children who are already living in the UK and their spouse.

The cost of applying for the Investor Visa will be approximately £4,000 per person.

Important points:
- You must apply for the Investor Visa at least 3 months before travelling to the UK
- you must have at least £2m in your account for at least three months before applying for the Investor Visa
- The investor can only apply for permanent residence once the Investor Visa has been issued and all conditions have been met.
- An investor can apply for citizenship after fulfilling the conditions under one of the programmes listed above and can spend no more than 450 days outside the UK in the 5-year period and no more than 90 days in the year before applying for citizenship.
The process of applying for UK citizenship takes about 6 months.

The updated Maltese citizenship programme came into effect in November 2020 and is currently the only economic citizenship for investment programme that operates in the European Union.
Maltese citizenship provides many benefits to foreign investors: visa-free entry to 186 countries worldwide, including the USA, Canada and the UK; seamless travel to EU countries; the ability to reside in Schengen countries that are not part of the EU (Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein); the conduct of international business in any EU country, high level of medicine and education, etc.

Obtaining Maltese citizenship under the MEIN programme.

Registration of Maltese citizenship is held in several stages: obtaining a residence permit in Malta (takes about 1 month), staying in the status of residence permit not less than 12 months, the application for citizenship of Malta.

It is possible to obtain citizenship for the whole family. Spouse, children under 29 years of age, parents and grandparents who are dependent on the investor can be included in the application together with the investor.

The government offers two citizenship by investment programmes (the law provides for fulfilling 3 investment conditions simultaneously):

1. A non-refundable contribution of €750,000 to a public fund
+
the purchase of a residential property for €700,000 (repayable investment with a minimum tenure of 5 years) or a 6-year lease starting at €96,000 (at a rate from €16,000/year)
+ a non-refundable contribution to the Malta Charity Fund for €10,000. You get citizenship in 12 months after obtaining residence permit.
2. Non-refundable contribution to the state fund in the amount of €600,000
+ the purchase of a residence property for € 700,000 (repayable investment, with a minimum tenure of 5 years) or a lease for 8 years - from € 128,000 (at the rate from € 16,000/year) + a non-refundable contribution to the Malta Charity Fund in the amount of € 10,000. You get citizenship 36 months after the registration of residence permit.

In the process of enrolling in the Malta programme, the prescribed government fees have to be paid, including for the due diligence procedure - this is €15,000 for the main applicant, €10,000 for each dependent family member aged 13+ years.

Obtaining Turkish citizenship is now quite easy. The easiest way is to buy a residential property worth $250,000. The process is quick and takes about 4 months after the documents are submitted.

Advantages of Turkish citizenship:
- ss a second citizenship ( no need to renounce the main citizenship)
- for an investment of 250,000 you can choose real estate in any region of the country (real estate must be owned for 3 years)
- the investor's spouse and children up to the age of 18 can be included in the application
- visa-free entry to 110 countries
- you can apply for an E2 visa in the USA
- it is possible to apply remotely in full
- fast processing in 2-4 months.

Costs: The cost of participation in the program consists of an investment in real estate of $250,000, licensed agency fees and payment of tax on the purchase of real estate.

There are other programs for obtaining Turkish citizenship such as:
- investment in a manufacturing or business in Turkey for an amount starting at 500,000 USD
- a deposit of 500 000 USD in a Turkish bank
- creation of at least 50 working places

The program of obtaining Turkish citizenship for investment in real estate is considered to be one of the easiest, cheapest and fastest ways to obtain a Turkish passport.

The only country in the Caribbean region that offers its citizenship by investment, which gives its citizens the chance to obtain a US E2 visa, to visit China without a visa, as well as the European Union, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.

There are two programmes for citizenship through investment:

1) A non-refundable contribution to the country's Public Fund of $150,000 per applicant or $200,000 for a family of up to 4 people. For a family of more than 4, there is an additional contribution of $25,000 each.
2) Purchase of real estate of at least
$220,000 in one of the government-approved projects. Usually it is a share in a hotel under construction. Must have owned the property for 5 years.

Both programs are valid for the applicant's spouse, children under 25 years old and parents over 65 years old. As well as brothers and sisters of the applicant and his spouse under certain conditions.

Citizenship costs vary depending on the number of applicants and the programme chosen:

- Under the investment in the country's foundation program, the additional costs range from $8,000 for a single applicant and about $27,000 for a family of 4
- For the real estate purchase program, an additional fee of approximately $66,000 for a single person and approximately $87,000 for a family of 4.

Grenada citizenship processing, including preparation of documents, takes about 6 months.

With over 35 years of history, St Kitts and Nevis has established itself as the most popular, stable and secure investment citizenship programme. This programme is one of the most convenient and fastest when all the conditions are met.

The main benefits of citizenship for St Kitts and Nevis are:
- Visa-free entry to 153 countries around the world, including the European Union, the UK, the Caribbean and most Commonwealth of Nations countries.
- citizens can easily obtain long-term visas to the United States
- there is no residency requirement and citizenship can be obtained remotely

Citizenship investment programmes:
1) A $150,000 non-refundable contribution to a government fund for a single applicant or $150,000 or more for a family of 2-4 people.
2) Purchase of real estate in St. Kitts and Nevis worth at least
$200 000. A repayable investment with a minimum holding period of 7 years.
3) Purchase of private residence with an estimated value of $400,000 or more.

Government fees for the citizenship programme through investment in real estate will start from $ 35,000 for one person and from $ 75,000 for a family of 4.

The time required to obtain citizenship is 45-75 days.

Dominica's Citizenship by Investment programme is one of the most rewarding economic citizenship programmes in the world and over the last few years has become almost the most popular and sought after.

The main advantages of obtaining citizenship in Dominica are:
- Visa-free travel to 136 countries, including the UK, the Caribbean and Commonwealth nations, Hong Kong and Singapore. Dominica has visa-free access to Schengen and the EU;
- ease of entry into the Dominica programme: no interview required and no residency requirements.

You can obtain a Dominica passport by choosing one of two programmes:
1) A charitable contribution to a government fund:
- $100,000 per applicant,
- $150,000 for investor and spouse
- from $175,000 for a family of 4
2) Real estate investment - purchase of real estate in Dominica
worth at least $200,000. Minimum holding period is 5 years.

Government fee for the Citizenship by Investment in Real Estate program would be $25,000 per investor,
$35,000 for a family of 4.

Citizenship application processing period is 3 months

The authorities of the island of Saint Lucia, like other Caribbean archipelago states, offer everyone the opportunity to obtain a second passport. The government of Saint Lucia formulated and launched an investment citizenship programme in 2015 to develop the island economically by attracting foreign investment.

There are also a number of benefits to Saint Lucian citizenship:
- Visa-free travel to 128 countries around the world, including the EU, the UK and Hong Kong. The possibility of obtaining a long-term visa to the United States of America.
- ease of application: no interview is required and there are no residency requirements.
- the passport can be obtained not only by the investor, but also by their family members.

There are three investment programmes in the State of Saint Lucia:
1) A contribution to government bonds of $250,000 or more.
Important: you must invest in bonds until December 31, 2021.
The return on investment is from 5 to 7 years.
2) A charitable contribution to a government fund:
- $100,000 per applicant.
- $140,000 for an applicant with a spouse.
- $150,000 for a family of 4.
3) Citizenship for investment in real estate - minimum investment of $300,000. The required period of ownership is 5 years.
Government fees start at $50,000 for a single person and about $135,000 for a family of 4.

Application processing time is on average 6 months.

Antigua and Barbuda is the most developed country in the Caribbean with investment programmes. The islands are widely known as a popular tourist destination and are renowned for their beautiful beaches and developed infrastructure. It has one of the best international airports in the Caribbean. It operates year-round and receives flights from London, Miami, Toronto as well as cities in Germany and Italy.

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship entitles you to:
- Visa-free travel to the UK, Ireland, all Schengen Agreement countries, Hong Kong and Singapore.
- fully remote processing of documents and obtaining a passport.
- no residency requirement until 31 August 2021.

Currently, there are four investment programmes on the islands:
1) Contribution to a government fund of $100,000 or more.
2) Purchase of real estate worth at least $200,000. The term of ownership of at least 5 years.
3) Investment in the University of the West Indies Foundation of $150,000 (minimum non-refundable contribution). This programme is valid from 2020 for a limited time and includes government fees (excluding due diligence).
3) Business in Antigua and Barbuda with an investment of at least
$1 500 000.

Estimated additional cost for the programs is $37,500 for a single applicant and about $53,900 for a family of 4.

Antigua and Barbuda citizenship applications are processed within 6 months.

The Bulgarian investment programme offers a way for the whole family to acquire EU citizenship - the opportunity to live, work and study freely in any of the 28 EU countries, without having to reside in the country permanently.

By becoming a Bulgarian citizen you will receive:
- EU passport
- opportunity to live, work or study in any country of EU and visa free entry to 169 countries including Great Britain, Canada and Australia.
- citizenship for the whole family
- dual citizenship is possible.
There is an important requirement for participation in the Bulgarian citizenship investment programme - the absence of other EU citizenship.

Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment Programme:
1) Standard. Investment amount of € 511 292 (1 000 000 BGN).
Duration of the investment is 5 years.
2) Accelerated. Investment of €1,022,584 (2,000,000 BGN).
Investment period of 4 years (2 years before obtaining the passport and 2 years afterwards, it is necessary to maintain the investment).
Possession of permanent residence status for at least 1 year.

Under any programme it is necessary to invest in local currency.

Where to invest:
- Shares traded in Bulgaria
- Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) with a focus on Bulgaria.
- Alternative investment funds, some of which have a Bulgarian focus
- Participation in a Bulgarian company which has a Certified Priority Investment Project
- Investment in a Bulgarian company with 10 or more Bulgarian nationals
- Investment in a Bulgarian privately owned company, which invests in any sector of the economy in any part of Bulgaria
- Investment in a certified investment project

Investment Program in Bulgaria allows you to quickly get a residence permit in 6 months and afterwards you will get the status of Bulgarian citizen in 2 years or 6 years depending on the chosen program.