While many nations, the U.S. included, allow legal residents the chance to apply for citizenship after meeting certain criteria, only 10 countries permit outsiders to acquire citizenship outright. Most require payment in the form of a direct investment, typically in property or a local business.
How Much Does Citizenship Cost?
Each country requires a certain minimum investment
Country
Citizenship cost
Capital gains tax
Corporate tax
Sold since
Austria
$23,750,000
28%
25.0%
1985
Cyprus
$2,375,000
20%
12.5%
2002
Malta
$1,065,000
12%
35.0%
2014
Turkey
$1,000,000
35%
22.0%
2017
Vanuatu
$226,500
0%
0.0%
2017
Grenada
$208,250
12%
30.0%
2013
St. Kitts and Nevis
$150,000
0%
35.0%
1984
Saint Lucia
$100,000
0%
30.0%
2015
Dominica
$100,000
0%
25.0%
1993
Antigua and Barbuda
$100,000
0%
0.0%
2013
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