Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about **Second Citizenship**, **Golden Visas**, and **Global Mobility**. Can’t find your answer? Contact our experts.
General Information
A second passport is the ultimate insurance policy for the 21st century. It provides **visa-free travel** to hundreds of countries, creates a **”Plan B”** for political or economic instability, optimizes your **tax strategy**, and opens up global business opportunities. It is about freedom, security, and legacy.
**Yes, 100%.** CitizenXpert and the governments we work with adhere to strict privacy laws. Most CBI countries (like St. Kitts, Grenada, Vanuatu) recognize dual citizenship and **do not report** your new status to your country of origin or publish your name publicly.
No. All the programs we offer (Caribbean, Vanuatu, Turkey, EU) fully recognize and allow **dual citizenship**. You can hold multiple passports simultaneously without giving up your current nationality.
Processing times vary by program:
* **Fastest:** Vanuatu (30–60 days)
* **Standard:** Caribbean (3–4 months)
* **Residency:** Europe RBI programs typically take 3–8 months depending on the country.
Citizenship by Investment (CBI)
Currently, **Antigua & Barbuda** ($230,000) and **Saint Lucia** ($240,000) are the most affordable options for families and individuals. **Vanuatu** starts at $130,000 for a single applicant, making it the lowest cost entry point globally.
Yes. You can include your **spouse** and **dependent children** (usually up to age 30). Many programs (Grenada, St. Lucia, Antigua) also allow you to include **dependent parents** (55+) and unmarried **siblings** in a single application.
Most CBI programs have **zero residency requirements**. You do NOT need to visit St. Kitts, Grenada, St. Lucia, Dominica, or Vanuatu to apply or renew. The exception is **Antigua**, which requires a 5-day visit within the first 5 years.
Yes, in approved projects. Countries like **Turkey** ($400k), **St. Kitts** ($400k), and **Grenada** ($270k share) allow you to obtain citizenship by purchasing real estate. You typically must hold the property for 3–5 years, after which you can sell it.
While CBI passports don’t offer visa-free entry to the USA (except Malta via ESTA), **Grenada** and **Turkey** have an **E-2 Visa Treaty** with the USA. Citizens of these countries can apply for a US residency visa by investing in a US business.
Residency (Golden Visa) & Taxes
**Citizenship** is permanent and grants a passport immediately. **Residency** (Golden Visa) gives you the right to live in a country (like Portugal or UAE) but you travel on your current passport. Residency can lead to citizenship after 5–10 years of maintaining the status.
Yes. A Golden Visa from a **Schengen Area** country (Portugal, Spain, Greece, Malta, Hungary) allows you and your family to travel visa-free across all 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Generally, **no**, unless you become a tax resident (live there >183 days).
* **Caribbean/Vanuatu:** No global income, wealth, or inheritance tax.
* **Portugal:** The NHR regime (if eligible) offers 10 years of tax breaks.
* **UAE:** 0% personal income tax.
We advise consulting a tax professional for your specific situation.
**Greece** and **Hungary** are currently very straightforward. Greece offers residency by purchasing property (€250k in some areas), with no physical stay requirement. **Portugal** remains popular for its low stay requirement (7 days/year) and clear path to citizenship.