Citizenship by Investment Programs

Citizenship by investment (CBI) is a legal process that allows individuals to acquire citizenship and a second passport in exchange for a qualifying financial contribution — such as a donation to a national development fund, real estate purchase, or business investment.

Vanuatu’s Development Support Program currently offers the fastest processing timeline in the world — citizenship can be granted in as little as 30 days from a complete application submission.

Yes. All programs we offer allow the inclusion of spouses, dependent children, and in many cases, dependent parents and siblings, either at the time of application or through subsequent applications at a reduced cost.

Tax consequences vary significantly based on your country of residence and origin. US citizens, for example, face global tax reporting obligations regardless of second citizenship. We strongly recommend tax and legal counsel before proceeding. Vanuatu and several Caribbean nations impose no personal income or capital gains tax.

Both Grenada and Türkiye are E-2 Treaty countries with the United States. Grenadian and Turkish citizens are eligible to apply for the US E-2 Investor Visa, which allows long-term business operations in the US. This is a significant strategic advantage not available through most other CBI programs.

Residency by investment grants the right to live in a country, but does not automatically confer citizenship or a passport. Citizenship by investment grants full nationality, including a passport and the right to pass citizenship to future generations.

Most Caribbean CBI programs (Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda, Vanuatu) have no residency requirement after citizenship is granted. Antigua & Barbuda requires only 5 days of residency every 5 years. Türkiye does not require residency either.

This depends on your country of origin. Most Caribbean nations and Türkiye permit dual citizenship. However, some countries require citizens to renounce other nationalities. Simard & Associates reviews your specific situation before recommending a program.

All CBI programs conduct rigorous background checks on applicants, including criminal record checks, source of funds verification, and international watchlist screening. Simard & Associates conducts a pre-screening review to identify any potential issues before submission, protecting both the client and the application.

Standard documentation includes valid passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable), police clearance certificates from all countries of residence, bank statements, proof of source of funds, and medical certificate. Simard & Associates provides a tailored document checklist for each jurisdiction.