Citizenship by investment is the preferred pathway for high net worth investors to secure 2nd residency for themselves and their families. However, there are very few countries that offer citizenship by investment programs.
Although the investment amount is usually more than the residency by investment(RBI), many investors thinks it is worth it. The cost of these programs can run from US$100,000 to over $2M depending on the country. Many high net worth investors may find the entry level Caribbean programs attractive as the Caribbean countries have a reputation of being tax havens as well. Grenada is popular with investors because it has the E2 visa arrangement with USA.
Below are some reputable citizenship programs that are popular among investors.
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