Question 1

What is the cheapest residency by investment program in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Egypt offers the lowest-cost residency at $100K property investment. Vanuatu offers the cheapest citizenship at $130K donation. For Europe, Latvia has the lowest EU entry at €50K business equity, followed by Greece at €250K property (regional zones). Caribbean citizenship starts at $200K with Dominica. Panama offers $200K territorial-tax residency in USD.

Question 2

What is the fastest citizenship by investment program?

Accepted Answer

Vanuatu is the fastest at 1–2 months processing for direct citizenship. Caribbean CBI programs (St. Kitts, Antigua, Grenada, St. Lucia, Dominica) take 3–6 months. Turkey offers direct citizenship with a 3-year property hold. EU Golden Visa programs require 5–10 years for citizenship, with Malta as the exception offering a merit-based pathway from approximately 1–3 years with higher investment.

Question 3

Which investment migration programs offer EU citizenship?

Accepted Answer

Portugal offers EU citizenship after 5 years of Golden Visa residency. Greece requires 7 years. Italy and Hungary require 10 years. Malta offers the only direct EU citizenship pathway via the Citizenship by Merit program (€600K+ investment, 1–3 year timeline). All EU Golden Visa programs provide Schengen travel access from day one of residency approval.

Question 4

Which citizenship by investment programs allow US access?

Accepted Answer

Grenada is the only Caribbean CBI with a US E-2 treaty, allowing investors to apply for a US business visa. All EU Golden Visa passports (Portugal, Greece, Malta, Italy) provide visa-free US travel for 90 days under ESTA. For permanent US access, the EB-5 investor visa ($800K rural TEA) is the only investment path to a US green card and eventual citizenship.

Question 5

What are the best programs for tax optimization?

Accepted Answer

Zero personal income tax: UAE Golden Visa (0% on rental, gains, dividends) and Vanuatu (0% income, capital gains, estate tax). Territorial taxation: Panama (0% on foreign-sourced income). Flat tax regimes: Italy €100K flat tax for new residents. Remittance-based: Malta Non-Dom status (foreign income untaxed unless remitted, €5K minimum). Low corporate: Malta 5% effective rate via fiscal unit refunds.

Question 6

Which programs are best for families?

Accepted Answer

Antigua offers the best value for large families via the UWI Fund (children's education included). Portugal includes the full family with excellent international schools and EU healthcare access. Greece provides affordable family living at the lowest EU property threshold. Australia and New Zealand offer world-class education and healthcare systems. All programs listed include spouse and dependent children in a single application.

Residency & Citizenshipby Investment 2026

Residency & Citizenship
by Investment 2026