Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The programs we advise on are established in law by the countries that run them, and applicants are approved only after government due diligence and source-of-funds checks. We work exclusively with government-authorized programs and decline grey-market shortcuts.

Citizenship by investment grants citizenship, usually with the right to pass it to your children; a passport is then applied for separately. Residency by investment grants the right to live in a country — and often to travel within a bloc such as Schengen — but it is not citizenship, and your existing nationality is unchanged.

No. The UAE Golden Visa grants long-term residency, not citizenship. Emirati citizenship is granted only by descent, marriage, or government nomination and cannot be applied for or purchased. UAE residents who want a second citizenship obtain it through other countries' programs, which is what we advise on.

Usually not for Caribbean citizenship programs — several require no visit at any stage, including the oath. Residency programs vary: some ask for only a few days a year, others require genuine presence before any path to citizenship opens. We set out the exact stay requirement for each option before you commit.

Processing times vary by program; each program page shows its range and says whether it is the government's published figure or our recent case experience. Residency and longer naturalization paths can take years. Preparation quality is the biggest factor within your control.

Qualifying minimums currently start around USD 90,000 for a single applicant (a limited-time rate to December 31, 2026) and rise from there. On top of that, budget for government, due-diligence, and professional fees, which scale with family size. Figures on this site are indicative minimums for the main applicant; we model a complete cost for your family before you decide.

In most programs, yes — typically a spouse and dependent children, and in several cases dependent parents or grandparents. Age limits and definitions of a dependent differ by program, so who qualifies is assessed for each route you are weighing.

Most of the citizenship programs we advise on permit dual citizenship, so you keep your current nationality. Whether your home country also allows it is a separate question that depends on its own law — we flag it early so there are no surprises.

It depends on the route. Contribution or donation routes are non-refundable. Real-estate and fund routes can return capital, but only after a holding period and subject to market risk and resale restrictions. We compare the true net cost of each route rather than the headline figure.

Our professional fee is set out in the engagement letter before work starts. Government, due-diligence and investment amounts are separate and are paid as each program requires.