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XAavailable
Abkhazia
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Abkhazia

Eurasia

Abkhazia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
2
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AUavailable
Australia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Australia

Oceania

Australia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 4 years
Total budget
from A$1 200
Legal ground
10
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ATconditional
Austria
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Austria

Europe

Austria

Investment / Naturalization

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
11
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AZconditional
Azerbaijan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Azerbaijan

Eurasia

Azerbaijan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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ALconditional
Albania
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Albania

Europe

Albania

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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DZconditional
Algeria
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Algeria

Africa

Algeria

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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AOconditional
Angola
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Angola

Africa

Angola

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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ADavailable
Andorra
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Andorra

Europe

Andorra

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 25 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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AGavailable
Antigua & Barbuda
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Antigua & Barbuda

Caribbean

Antigua & Barbuda

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
6–12 months
Total budget
from $249 000
Legal ground
11
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ARavailable
Argentina
The Obelisk on Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires

Latin America

Argentina

Naturalization / Descent

Temporary residence is commonly granted for 1–3 years through work, study, family, rentista/pensionado and other grounds, with renewal.

Timeline
from 2 years
Total budget
from $1 500
Legal ground
8
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AMavailable
Armenia
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Armenia

Caucasus

Armenia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 3 years
Total budget
from $800
Legal ground
10
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AFavailable
Afghanistan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Afghanistan

Asia

Afghanistan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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BSconditional
Bahamas
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Bahamas

Caribbean

Bahamas

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 6–9 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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BDavailable
Bangladesh
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Bangladesh

Asia

Bangladesh

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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BBavailable
Barbados
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Barbados

Caribbean

Barbados

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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BHavailable
Bahrain
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Bahrain

Middle East

Bahrain

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 25 years
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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BYconditional
Belarus
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Belarus

Europe

Belarus

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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BZavailable
Belize
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Belize

Caribbean

Belize

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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BEconditional
Belgium
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Belgium

Europe

Belgium

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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BJconditional
Benin
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Benin

Africa

Benin

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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BGconditional
Bulgaria
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Bulgaria

Europe

Bulgaria

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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BOavailable
Bolivia
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Bolivia

Latin America

Bolivia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 3 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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BAconditional
Bosnia & Herzegovina
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Bosnia & Herzegovina

Europe

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 8 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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BWavailable
Botswana
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Botswana

Africa

Botswana

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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BRavailable
Brazil
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Brazil

Latin America

Brazil

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 4 years
Total budget
from $1 000
Legal ground
10
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BNavailable
Brunei
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Brunei

Asia

Brunei

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 12 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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BFavailable
Burkina Faso
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Burkina Faso

Africa

Burkina Faso

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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BIavailable
Burundi
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Burundi

Africa

Burundi

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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BTconditional
Bhutan
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Bhutan

Asia

Bhutan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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VUconditional
Vanuatu
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Vanuatu

Oceania

Vanuatu

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
2–4 months
Total budget
from $135 500
Legal ground
8
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VAavailable
Vatican City
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Vatican City

Europe

Vatican City

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
case-specific
Legal ground
3
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GBavailable
United Kingdom
characteristic architecture and cityscape of United Kingdom

Europe

United Kingdom

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
6 years
Total budget
from $2 700
Legal ground
9
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HUconditional
Hungary
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Hungary

Europe

Hungary

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 8 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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VEavailable
Venezuela
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Venezuela

Latin America

Venezuela

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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TLconditional
Timor-Leste
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Timor-Leste

Asia

Timor-Leste

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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VNconditional
Vietnam
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Vietnam

Asia

Vietnam

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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GAavailable
Gabon
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Gabon

Africa

Gabon

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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HTavailable
Haiti
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Haiti

Caribbean

Haiti

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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GYavailable
Guyana
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Guyana

Latin America

Guyana

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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GMavailable
Gambia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Gambia

Africa

Gambia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
4
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GHconditional
Ghana
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Ghana

Africa

Ghana

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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GTconditional
Guatemala
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Guatemala

Latin America

Guatemala

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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GNavailable
Guinea
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Guinea

Africa

Guinea

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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GWavailable
Guinea-Bissau
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Guinea-Bissau

Africa

Guinea-Bissau

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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DEconditional
Germany
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Germany

Europe

Germany

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 400
Legal ground
11
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HNconditional
Honduras
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Honduras

Latin America

Honduras

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 1–3 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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GDconditional
Grenada
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Grenada

Caribbean

Grenada

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
3–6 months
Total budget
from $245 000
Legal ground
9
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GRconditional
Greece
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Greece

Europe

Greece

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
11
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GEconditional
Georgia
Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek

Caucasus

Georgia

Investment / Naturalization

Residence is available through work/business, family, study, qualifying real estate and other grounds; many initial cards run 6–12 months with renewal, with longer categories also available.

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $1 500
Legal ground
9
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DKconditional
Denmark
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Denmark

Europe

Denmark

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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DJavailable
Djibouti
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Djibouti

Africa

Djibouti

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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DMconditional
Dominica
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Dominica

Caribbean

Dominica

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
3–4 months
Total budget
from $210 000
Legal ground
10
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DOavailable
Dominican Republic
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Dominican Republic

Caribbean

Dominican Republic

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 2 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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CDavailable
Congo - Kinshasa
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Congo - Kinshasa

Africa

Congo - Kinshasa

Descent / Marriage

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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EGconditional
Egypt
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Egypt

Africa

Egypt

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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ZMavailable
Zambia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Zambia

Africa

Zambia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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ZWavailable
Zimbabwe
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Zimbabwe

Africa

Zimbabwe

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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ILavailable
Israel
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Israel

Middle East

Israel

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000
Legal ground
10
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INavailable
India
characteristic architecture and cityscape of India

Asia

India

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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IDconditional
Indonesia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Indonesia

Asia

Indonesia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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JOconditional
Jordan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Jordan

Middle East

Jordan

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 15 years
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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IQavailable
Iraq
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Iraq

Middle East

Iraq

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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IRavailable
Iran
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Iran

Middle East

Iran

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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IEavailable
Ireland
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Ireland

Europe

Ireland

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 300
Legal ground
10
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ISavailable
Iceland
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Iceland

Europe

Iceland

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 3–7 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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ESconditional
Spain
the interior of Sagrada Família in Barcelona

Europe

Spain

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
10 years
Total budget
from $1 750
Legal ground
9
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ITavailable
Italy
The Colosseum in Rome

Europe

Italy

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 300
Legal ground
11
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YEavailable
Yemen
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Yemen

Middle East

Yemen

Descent / Marriage

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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CVconditional
Cape Verde
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Cape Verde

Africa

Cape Verde

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
11
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KZavailable
Kazakhstan
Astana skyline with the Baiterek monument

Eurasia

Kazakhstan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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KHconditional
Cambodia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Cambodia

Asia

Cambodia

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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CMavailable
Cameroon
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Cameroon

Africa

Cameroon

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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CAconditional
Canada
CN Tower and the Toronto skyline

North America

Canada

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from C$1 200
Legal ground
9
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QAconditional
Qatar
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Qatar

Middle East

Qatar

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 20 years
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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KEconditional
Kenya
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Kenya

Africa

Kenya

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
4 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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CYconditional
Cyprus
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Cyprus

Europe

Cyprus

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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KGconditional
Kyrgyzstan
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Kyrgyzstan

Eurasia

Kyrgyzstan

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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KIconditional
Kiribati
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Kiribati

Oceania

Kiribati

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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CNavailable
China
characteristic architecture and cityscape of China

Asia

China

Descent / Marriage

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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COavailable
Colombia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Colombia

Latin America

Colombia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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KMconditional
Comoros
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Comoros

Africa

Comoros

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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XKconditional
Kosovo
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Kosovo

Europe

Kosovo

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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CRconditional
Costa Rica
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Costa Rica

Latin America

Costa Rica

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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CIavailable
Côte d’Ivoire
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Côte d’Ivoire

Africa

Côte d’Ivoire

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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CUavailable
Cuba
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Cuba

Caribbean

Cuba

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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KWavailable
Kuwait
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Kuwait

Middle East

Kuwait

Descent / Marriage

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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LAconditional
Laos
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Laos

Asia

Laos

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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LVconditional
Latvia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Latvia

Europe

Latvia

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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LSconditional
Lesotho
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Lesotho

Africa

Lesotho

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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LRavailable
Liberia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Liberia

Africa

Liberia

Descent / Marriage

Timeline
from 2 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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LBavailable
Lebanon
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Lebanon

Middle East

Lebanon

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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LYavailable
Libya
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Libya

Africa

Libya

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 3–5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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LTconditional
Lithuania
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Lithuania

Europe

Lithuania

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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LIconditional
Liechtenstein
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Liechtenstein

Europe

Liechtenstein

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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LUavailable
Luxembourg
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Luxembourg

Europe

Luxembourg

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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MUconditional
Mauritius
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Mauritius

Africa

Mauritius

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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MRavailable
Mauritania
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Mauritania

Africa

Mauritania

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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MGavailable
Madagascar
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Madagascar

Africa

Madagascar

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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MWconditional
Malawi
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Malawi

Africa

Malawi

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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MYavailable
Malaysia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Malaysia

Asia

Malaysia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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MLavailable
Mali
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Mali

Africa

Mali

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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MVavailable
Maldives
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Maldives

Asia

Maldives

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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MTconditional
Malta
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Malta

Europe

Malta

Investment / Naturalization

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $3 500
Legal ground
10
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MAavailable
Morocco
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Morocco

Africa

Morocco

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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MHconditional
Marshall Islands
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Marshall Islands

Oceania

Marshall Islands

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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MXconditional
Mexico
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Mexico

Latin America

Mexico

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500
Legal ground
10
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MZavailable
Mozambique
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Mozambique

Africa

Mozambique

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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MDconditional
Moldova
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Moldova

Europe

Moldova

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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MCavailable
Monaco
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Monaco

Europe

Monaco

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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MNconditional
Mongolia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Mongolia

Asia

Mongolia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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MMavailable
Myanmar (Burma)
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Myanmar (Burma)

Asia

Myanmar (Burma)

Descent / Marriage

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
2
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NAavailable
Namibia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Namibia

Africa

Namibia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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NRavailable
Nauru
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Nauru

Oceania

Nauru

Investment / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $90 000
Legal ground
9
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NPavailable
Nepal
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Nepal

Asia

Nepal

Descent / Marriage

Timeline
from 15 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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NEavailable
Niger
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Niger

Africa

Niger

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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NGavailable
Nigeria
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Nigeria

Africa

Nigeria

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 15 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
4
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NLconditional
Netherlands
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Netherlands

Europe

Netherlands

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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NIavailable
Nicaragua
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Nicaragua

Latin America

Nicaragua

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 4 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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NZavailable
New Zealand
characteristic architecture and cityscape of New Zealand

Oceania

New Zealand

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from NZ$1 000
Legal ground
8
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NOavailable
Norway
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Norway

Europe

Norway

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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AEconditional
United Arab Emirates
Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa

Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Investment / Naturalization

Standard employment/company residence is commonly 1–2 years; the Green Visa is 5 years and qualifying Golden Visas are 5 or 10 years.

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
case-specific
Legal ground
8
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OMconditional
Oman
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Oman

Middle East

Oman

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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PKconditional
Pakistan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Pakistan

Asia

Pakistan

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
4 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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PWavailable
Palau
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Palau

Oceania

Palau

Descent / Repatriation

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
2
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PSavailable
Palestinian Territories
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Palestinian Territories

Middle East

Palestinian Territories

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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PAconditional
Panama
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Panama

Latin America

Panama

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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PGconditional
Papua New Guinea
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Papua New Guinea

Oceania

Papua New Guinea

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 8 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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PYconditional
Paraguay
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Paraguay

Latin America

Paraguay

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 3 years
Total budget
from $1 500
Legal ground
6
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PEavailable
Peru
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Peru

Latin America

Peru

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 2 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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PLavailable
Poland
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Poland

Europe

Poland

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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PTavailable
Portugal
Belém Tower in Lisbon

Europe

Portugal

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $1 750
Legal ground
10
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XTavailable
Transnistria
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Transnistria

Europe

Transnistria

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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CGconditional
Congo - Brazzaville
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Congo - Brazzaville

Africa

Congo - Brazzaville

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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RUavailable
Russia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Russia

Eurasia

Russia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 3–5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
11
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RWconditional
Rwanda
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Rwanda

Africa

Rwanda

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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ROconditional
Romania
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Romania

Europe

Romania

Investment / Naturalization

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
11
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EHavailable
Western Sahara
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Western Sahara

Africa

Western Sahara

Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
case-specific
Legal ground
2
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SVavailable
El Salvador
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of El Salvador

Latin America

El Salvador

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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WSconditional
Samoa
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Samoa

Oceania

Samoa

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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SMavailable
San Marino
characteristic architecture and cityscape of San Marino

Europe

San Marino

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 30 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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STconditional
São Tomé & Príncipe
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of São Tomé & Príncipe

Africa

São Tomé & Príncipe

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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SAavailable
Saudi Arabia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Saudi Arabia

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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KPavailable
North Korea
characteristic architecture and cityscape of North Korea

Asia

North Korea

Descent / Exceptional merit

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
4
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MKconditional
North Macedonia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of North Macedonia

Europe

North Macedonia

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 8 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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XCavailable
Northern Cyprus
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Northern Cyprus

Europe

Northern Cyprus

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $3 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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SCavailable
Seychelles
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Seychelles

Africa

Seychelles

Investment / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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SNavailable
Senegal
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Senegal

Africa

Senegal

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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VCconditional
St. Vincent & Grenadines
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of St. Vincent & Grenadines

Caribbean

St. Vincent & Grenadines

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
12
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KNavailable
St. Kitts & Nevis
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of St. Kitts & Nevis

Caribbean

St. Kitts & Nevis

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
6–12 months
Total budget
from $260 250
Legal ground
11
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LCconditional
St. Lucia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of St. Lucia

Caribbean

St. Lucia

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
10–15 months
Total budget
from $250 000
Legal ground
11
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RSavailable
Serbia
Belgrade Fortress at Kalemegdan and the Victor monument above the Sava–Danube confluence

Europe

Serbia

Naturalization / Descent

Temporary residence or a single residence-and-work permit can be issued for up to 3 years per decision, depending on the ground: work, business, family, property, study and others.

Timeline
6 years
Total budget
from $2 300
Legal ground
10
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SGconditional
Singapore
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Singapore

Asia

Singapore

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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SYavailable
Syria
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Syria

Middle East

Syria

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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SKconditional
Slovakia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Slovakia

Europe

Slovakia

Investment / Naturalization

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
11
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SIconditional
Slovenia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Slovenia

Europe

Slovenia

Investment / Naturalization

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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SBconditional
Solomon Islands
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Solomon Islands

Oceania

Solomon Islands

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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SOavailable
Somalia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Somalia

Africa

Somalia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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XSavailable
Somaliland
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Somaliland

Africa

Somaliland

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
2
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SDavailable
Sudan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Sudan

Africa

Sudan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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SRavailable
Suriname
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Suriname

Latin America

Suriname

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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USavailable
United States
The Statue of Liberty in New York

North America

United States

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500
Legal ground
7
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SLavailable
Sierra Leone
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Sierra Leone

Africa

Sierra Leone

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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TJavailable
Tajikistan
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Tajikistan

Eurasia

Tajikistan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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THconditional
Thailand
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Thailand

Asia

Thailand

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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TWconditional
Taiwan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Taiwan

Asia

Taiwan

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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TZconditional
Tanzania
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Tanzania

Africa

Tanzania

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
6
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TGconditional
Togo
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Togo

Africa

Togo

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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TOconditional
Tonga
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Tonga

Oceania

Tonga

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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TTavailable
Trinidad & Tobago
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean

Trinidad & Tobago

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 8 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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TVavailable
Tuvalu
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Tuvalu

Oceania

Tuvalu

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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TNavailable
Tunisia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Tunisia

Africa

Tunisia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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TMconditional
Turkmenistan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Turkmenistan

Eurasia

Turkmenistan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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TRconditional
Türkiye
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Europe & Asia

Türkiye

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
6–12 months
Total budget
from $400 000
Legal ground
10
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UGavailable
Uganda
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Uganda

Africa

Uganda

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 20 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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UZavailable
Uzbekistan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Uzbekistan

Eurasia

Uzbekistan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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UAconditional
Ukraine
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Ukraine

Europe

Ukraine

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
11
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UYavailable
Uruguay
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Uruguay

Latin America

Uruguay

Descent / Birth

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500
Legal ground
2
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FMavailable
Micronesia
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Micronesia

Oceania

Micronesia

Descent / Marriage

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
3
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FJavailable
Fiji
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Fiji

Oceania

Fiji

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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PHconditional
Philippines
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Philippines

Asia

Philippines

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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FIavailable
Finland
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Finland

Europe

Finland

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 6 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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FRavailable
France
The Eiffel Tower in Paris

Europe

France

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
11
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HRconditional
Croatia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Croatia

Europe

Croatia

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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CFavailable
Central African Republic
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Central African Republic

Africa

Central African Republic

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 35 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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TDavailable
Chad
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Chad

Africa

Chad

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 15 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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MEconditional
Montenegro
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Montenegro

Europe

Montenegro

Investment / Naturalization

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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CZconditional
Czechia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Czechia

Europe

Czechia

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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CLavailable
Chile
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Chile

Latin America

Chile

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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CHconditional
Switzerland
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Switzerland

Europe

Switzerland

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 12 years
Total budget
from $2 300 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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SEavailable
Sweden
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Sweden

Europe

Sweden

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
10
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LKavailable
Sri Lanka
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Sri Lanka

Asia

Sri Lanka

Investment / Descent

Timeline
from 7 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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ECconditional
Ecuador
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Ecuador

Latin America

Ecuador

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 3 years
Total budget
from $1 500 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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GQconditional
Equatorial Guinea
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Equatorial Guinea

Africa

Equatorial Guinea

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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ERconditional
Eritrea
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Eritrea

Africa

Eritrea

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 20 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
5
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SZavailable
Eswatini
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Eswatini

Africa

Eswatini

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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EEconditional
Estonia
characteristic architecture and cityscape of Estonia

Europe

Estonia

Naturalization / Descent

Stays over 90 days require a national visa/residence permit on a specific ground such as work, business, family, study or investment; the initial card length depends on that ground.

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $1 750 + residence costs
Legal ground
8
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ETconditional
Ethiopia
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of Ethiopia

Africa

Ethiopia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 4 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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KRconditional
South Korea
characteristic architecture and cityscape of South Korea

Asia

South Korea

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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XOavailable
South Ossetia
a characteristic mountain and historic landscape of South Ossetia

Eurasia

South Ossetia

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
case-specific
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
2
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ZAavailable
South Africa
characteristic architecture and cityscape of South Africa

Africa

South Africa

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 5 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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SSavailable
South Sudan
characteristic architecture and cityscape of South Sudan

Africa

South Sudan

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
from 10 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
7
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JMavailable
Jamaica
a characteristic tropical or coastal landscape of Jamaica

Caribbean

Jamaica

Naturalization / Descent

Timeline
4 years
Total budget
from $2 000 + residence costs
Legal ground
9
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JPavailable
Japan
Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes landscape

Asia

Japan

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Second citizenship in 2026: routes, countries and costs

Compare legal routes to a second citizenship, from investment and descent to naturalisation, with practical country shortlists, timelines and cost factors.Read guide →
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Dual citizenship: rules, countries and practical planning

A practical guide to multiple nationality, the difference between dual and second citizenship, and the legal checks that matter before applying.Read guide →
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Citizenship by investment 2026: programs, costs and timelines

Compare citizenship-by-investment routes by qualifying contribution, due diligence, family eligibility, holding periods and total process cost.Read guide →
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Citizenship without long-term residence: countries and routes

Explore citizenship routes where years of continuous physical residence are not the central requirement, and compare the legal trade-offs.Read guide →
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European citizenship: routes to an EU passport

Compare residence-to-citizenship, descent, marriage and other routes across Europe, including residence duties and indicative timelines.Read guide →
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Citizenship by descent: countries, evidence and eligibility

A country-by-country starting point for ancestry claims, archival evidence, generation limits and restoration of nationality.Read guide →
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Citizenship by birth: jus soli countries and parents' options

Compare birthright citizenship rules and separate the child's status from any residence or naturalisation path available to parents.Read guide →
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Citizenship options for internationally mobile families

Compare citizenship routes through the lens of spouse and child inclusion, residence obligations, education planning, mobility and succession.Read guide →
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Fastest routes to a second citizenship in 2026

Compare faster legal citizenship routes while keeping due diligence, residence duties, passport utility and total cost in view.Read guide →
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Lowest-cost routes to citizenship: countries compared

Compare lower-cost citizenship pathways by full journey cost rather than government fee alone, including residence and documentation expenses.Read guide →
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Residence permits: countries, routes, timelines and costs

Compare residence permits through work, business, investment, property, family, independent means and other legal grounds.Read guide →
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Permanent residence: routes and path to citizenship

A practical comparison of permanent-residence routes, qualifying residence periods and how PR can connect to eventual naturalisation.Read guide →
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Residence by investment 2026: programs compared

Compare residence-by-investment programs by entry threshold, qualifying asset, holding period, physical presence and family inclusion.Read guide →
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Residence through business or company formation

Where company ownership, entrepreneurship or active business can support residence, and what to check before incorporating.Read guide →
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Residence through real estate: countries and requirements

Compare current residence routes linked to property ownership, including investment thresholds, holding rules, renewal and family treatment.Read guide →
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Digital Nomad visas and residence permits 2026

Compare digital-nomad routes for remote professionals by income test, duration, family rules, tax exposure and renewal options.Read guide →
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European residence permits: compare routes and countries

Compare major European residence pathways across investment, work, business, independent means and digital-nomad categories.Read guide →
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Residence options for internationally mobile families

Compare residence programs by spouse and child inclusion, schooling, renewal, physical presence and the route to permanent status.Read guide →
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Golden Visa programs 2026: countries and requirements

Compare current Golden Visa and investor-residence options by qualifying investment, residence rights, presence requirements and family coverage.Read guide →
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Compare citizenship and residence programs

Compare citizenship, residence and permanent-residence programs by timeline, budget, legal ground, physical presence and family fit.Read guide →

About the project

Legacy Partners — 20+ years in international law and relocation

Legacy Partners is an international legal and relocation practice with more than 20 years of experience advising private clients, families and businesses. We handle citizenship, residence and permanent residence, cross-border corporate relocation and related legal work — from initial diagnosis through status approval and post-completion support.

We do not sell a country from a fixed shortlist. We first map the family's nationalities and ancestry, budget, timing, tax position, acceptable physical presence and objectives, then compare legally compatible routes. A Legacy Partners consultation shows the real path, documents, restrictions and full project economics before material costs are incurred.

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