A second passport, properly advised.
Citizenship-by-investment programmes allow eligible applicants to acquire a second nationality in exchange for a qualifying investment in the host country — typically a government-fund contribution, qualifying real estate, or a contribution to a national development project.
A second passport is a multi-generational decision. Done well, it expands global mobility, offers optionality in case of political or economic instability, and may open access to favourable tax regimes. Done badly, it exposes the family to programme-eligibility, due-diligence, or reputational risk.
Programmes we advise on
- Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia.
- Mediterranean: Malta Citizenship by Direct Investment.
- Other: Turkiye, Egypt, Vanuatu, Jordan, Cambodia.
Programme rules change without notice. The programmes listed above reflect their status at the time of publication and our advisers confirm current eligibility, thresholds, and processing timelines at the start of every engagement.
Why work with an independent adviser
Most CBI programmes are accessible through licensed agents who are paid by the programme government or by approved real-estate developers. Their incentives are not always aligned with yours.
As an independent advisory firm, we are paid by you, not by the programme. Our shortlist reflects your goals, not commission economics. Where licensed agent representation is required by programme rules, we coordinate it on your behalf and disclose all fees transparently in your engagement letter.
What we do (and don’t)
We provide programme advisory, due-diligence file preparation, qualifying-investment screening, application management, and government liaison. We do not represent governments, we do not certify due-diligence reports (those are produced by licensed CDD providers), and we do not guarantee approval. Approval is the sovereign decision of the programme government.
Frequently Asked
Common questions
What is citizenship by investment?
Citizenship by investment lets eligible applicants acquire a second nationality in exchange for a qualifying investment in the host country — typically a government-fund contribution, qualifying real estate, or contribution to a national development project.
Which countries currently offer CBI programmes?
Active programmes as at 2026 include: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia (Caribbean); Malta (Mediterranean); Turkiye, Egypt, Vanuatu and Jordan. Programme availability and rules change without notice.
How long until I receive a passport?
Caribbean CBI programmes typically issue passports within 4–8 months from a complete application. Malta requires a 12–36 month residence period before naturalisation. Turkiye is typically 6–9 months.
Will I keep my original citizenship?
All major CBI programmes recognise dual or multiple citizenship. You retain your existing nationality unless your home country forbids it (some countries, such as China, India and Singapore, do not permit dual citizenship).
Why work with an independent advisory firm?
Most CBI programmes are accessible through agents paid by the programme government or by approved real-estate developers. Their incentives are not always aligned with yours. As an independent firm, we are paid by you, not by the programme — our shortlist reflects your goals, not commission economics.
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