Discover the easiest countries to get citizenship by investment, ancestry, or residency
Antigua & Barbuda
Citizenship is available through an investment of $100,000 in the National Development Fund or by purchasing real estate. You need to visit the country for at least 5 days within five years of getting citizenship
St. Lucia
You can gain St. Lucian citizenship by investing $100,000 in the National Economic Fund. The process is fast and usually takes 3–4 months. There are no residency requirements.
Grenada
Grenada offers citizenship through a $150,000 donation or a $220,000 investment in real estate. Processing takes 3–6 months and provides visa-free access to over 140 countries.
Malta
Malta has a fast-track citizenship program for investors. By investing at least €600,000 and living in the country for a year, you can get citizenship. Malta is in the EU, offering excellent benefits.
Portugal
Portugal’s Golden Visa program allows you to apply for citizenship after five years of residency. Investing €280,000–€500,000 in real estate or business can help you qualify. You don’t have to live full-time in Portugal.
Spain
Spain offers an easy citizenship path through ancestry. If you have Latin American, Sephardic Jewish, or Filipino heritage, you can apply for citizenship after just two years of residency.
Argentina
Argentina has one of the shortest naturalization periods. You can apply for citizenship after just 2 years of legal residency. Living in the country is affordable, and the process is straightforward.
Paraguay
Paraguay grants citizenship to foreigners who live in the country for three years. You can obtain permanent residency by depositing just $5,000 in a local bank.
Uruguay
Uruguay offers a simple citizenship process. If you have lived in Uruguay for 3 years (married) or 5 years (single), you can apply for citizenship. The country is safe and politically stable.
Brazil
Brazil allows citizenship after four years of legal residency. If you marry a Brazilian or have a child in the country, the process is even faster. The passport is strong, offering visa-free travel to many countries.
