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Citizenship by investment

Your second passport.
Your freedom for life.

A second citizenship isn't a luxury for the super-rich – it's a concrete plan B for families who want to stay able to act in uncertain times. We're Kirstin and Martin, and we help you take this step quickly, legally and at the right cost.

Kirstin & Martin · Tabula Rasa Life

Why a second citizenship – and why now?

We live in a time when rules change fast. Borders close overnight. Passports are revoked. Military service is coming back. What seemed unthinkable yesterday is reality today.

A second citizenship gives you and your family something priceless: options. You no longer depend on the decisions of a single state. You have a second passport, a second right of residence – a way out that nobody can take away from you.

On this page we show you which programs currently exist, what they cost and how we help you make the right decision.

What you gain with a second citizenship

Guaranteed right of residence

As a citizen you have the right to settle in the country permanently – no visa, no residence permit, no red tape. You create a safe haven for your family.

Plan B against military service and passport revocation

Your home country can revoke your passport – because of tax debts, legal violations or refusing military service. With a second passport you stay able to act, no matter what happens.

Protection against lockdowns and border closures

New restrictions can trap you overnight. A second citizenship secures your freedom of movement – even if your home country closes its borders.

More freedom to travel

German, Austrian and Swiss passports are strong. But the right combination of several passports opens doors to markets like Russia or China – without visas, without hassle.

Firewall against citizenship-based taxation

If your home country ever ties taxation to citizenship – you've already created a way out. Planning ahead that pays off.

Secure the option before it's gone

CBI programs change constantly. Prices go up. Doors close. What's still possible today may already be history tomorrow. Those who wait lose out.

Program
São Tomé & Príncipe
CBI
St. Kitts & Nevis
CBI
Vanuatu
CBI
Sierra Leone
CBI
Antigua & Barbuda
CBI
Dominica
CBI
Grenada
CBI
St. Lucia
CBI

General details

Avg. processing time
~2–3 months
4–6 months
3–5 months
3 months
6–8 months
8–10 months
8 months
16–24 months
Inclusion of family members
  • Spouse or partner (unmarried possible)
  • Children under 30
  • Parents over 55
  • Spouse
  • Children under 30
  • Parents over 55
  • Spouse
  • Children under 25
  • Parents over 50
  • Spouse
  • Children
  • Parents
  • +$10,000 per person
  • Spouse
  • Children under 30
  • Parents/grandparents 55+
  • Siblings of any age
  • Spouse
  • Children under 30
  • Parents and grandparents of any age
  • Spouse
  • Children under 30
  • Parents and grandparents of any age
  • Siblings over 18
  • Spouse
  • Children under 30
  • Parents over 55
  • Siblings under 18

Residency requirements

Required stays / residency
None
None
None
None
5 days in the first 5 years
None
None
None
Mandatory visit for biometrics
None
None
Required (Dubai, Hong Kong or New Caledonia)
None
None
None
None
None

Travel benefits

Visa-free travel to
61 countries
157 countries
95 countries
66 countries
150 countries
143 countries
147 countries
146 countries
EU Schengen access
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Visa-free US access
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Visa-free UK access
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No

Other benefits

Dual citizenship
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Citizenship for future generations
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Add family members later
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (within 5 years)
Yes
Yes
Yes

Investment options

Minimum investment
9$0,000
25$0,000
13$0,000
10$0,000
23$0,000
20$0,000
23$5,000
24$0,000
Investment types
  • Government donation from 9$0,000
  • Government fund donation from 25$0,000
  • Real estate from 32$5,000
  • DSP fund from 13$0,000
  • Fast-Track (all-incl.): 14$0,000
  • Heritage naturalization (African descent): 10$0,000
  • Government fund donation from 23$0,000
  • Real estate from 26$0,000
  • Business investment
  • UWI fund from 26$0,000
  • Government fund donation from 20$0,000
  • Real estate from 20$0,000
  • Government fund donation from 23$5,000
  • Real estate from 27$0,000
  • Government fund from 24$0,000
  • Real estate from 30$0,000
  • Government bonds from $300,000 (refundable)
  • Business investment from $1,000,000
  • Infrastructure project from 25$0,000
Cost — single applicant (approx.)
from approx. 9$5,000
from approx. 26$0,000
from approx. 13$5,000
from approx. 10$0,000 (Heritage)
from approx. 14$0,000 (Fast-Track)
from approx. 25$0,000
from approx. 21$0,000
from approx. 24$5,000
from approx. 25$0,000
Cost — family of four (approx.)
from approx. 10$0,000
from approx. 27$0,000
from approx. 15$5,000
from approx. 13$0,000 (Heritage)
from approx. 17$0,000 (Fast-Track)
from approx. 26$5,000
from approx. 26$5,000
from approx. 26$0,000
from approx. 26$0,000

Taxation

Tax highlights
No tax on worldwide income for non-resident citizens
No capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax; no income tax
No capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax; no income tax; no corporate tax
Residence-based taxation; no worldwide income tax for non-residents
No capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax; no income tax
No worldwide income tax; no capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax
No worldwide income tax; no capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax
No worldwide income tax; no capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax
Condition for tax residency
180+ days/year
180+ days/year
180+ days/year
Residence-based
180+ days/year
180+ days/year
180+ days/year
180+ days/year

How it works

For more than 8 years we've been guiding families on their way to a more self-determined life abroad. When it comes to citizenship by investment, we deliberately put the consulting in the hands of a specialized professional – an experienced, certified partner who has focused on exactly these programs for years.

Our partner expert takes care of reviewing your individual situation, choosing the program and handling the applications properly. We're happy to put you in direct contact – so you get straight to someone we trust ourselves.

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