Many countries offer citizenship by investment programs. The number of these programs is constantly increasing as more and more countries realize the economic advantages of opening their doors to immigrant investors.
| Country | Time to Citizenship | Min. Investment |
 ANTIGUA | 3-4 months | US$100,000 |
 CYPRUS | 3 months | €2,000,000 |
 DOMINICA | 3-4 months | US$200,000 |
 GRENADA | 3-4 months | US$200,000 |
| €1,150,000 | ||
| US$190,000 | ||
 ST. KITTS & NEVIS | 4-6 months | US$195,000 |
 BULGARIA* | 24 months | €1,002,000 |