OPTION 1
THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC FUND
The National Economic Fund (NEF) was established to receive qualifying investments to fund Government-sponsored projects on the island. Applicants can obtain citizenship by making a monetary contribution to the NEF via one of the prescribed contribution levels. Due diligence and processing fees apply.
- Main applicant – USD 100,000
- Main applicant and spouse – USD 140,000
- Main applicant, spouse and up to 2 other family members – USD 150,000
- Each additional family member of a main applicant applying with a spouse and 2 other family members – USD 15,000
- Each additional family member for other family structures – USD 25,000
- A new born child 12 months old or below – USD 5,000
OPTION 02
REAL ESTATE
Applicants may obtain citizenship by purchasing Government-approved property valued at a minimum of USD 200,000. This property must be owned and maintained for a minimum of 5 years after citizenship has been granted. Due diligence fees apply.
The following Government administration fees are applicable:
- Main applicant – USD 30,000
- Main applicant and spouse – USD 45,000
- Family member aged 18 years or above – USD 10,000
- Family member under 18 years – USD 5,000
- Each additional family member where the main applicant is applying with a spouse and four other family members – USD 10,000 each
- Due diligence fee -USD 7,500
OPTION 03
PRE-APPROVED ENTERPRISE PROJECT
Applicants can obtain citizenship by making an investment, either independent or joint, in a pre-approved enterprise project. Independent investment must be valued at USD 3.5 million and create at least 3 permanent jobs. For joint investments, each investor must contribute at least USD 1 million, resulting in a joint investment worth USD 6 million and creating at least 6 permanent jobs.
Due diligence, processing, Government administration fees apply.
- Minimum independent investment – USD 3,500,000 (creation of 3 local jobs)
- Minimum joint investment – USD 1,000,000 (creation of 6 local jobs)
- Due diligence fee – USD 7,500
OPTION 04
GOVERNMENT BONDS
Applicants may choose to invest in government bonds to obtain citizenship. Once citizenship has been granted, investments in government bonds must be held in the applicant’s name for a fixed period of time that varies according to the applicant’s family structure. The bonds must not attract a rate of interest for the duration of this period.
The National Action Bond (NAB) is a new non-interest-bearing Government bond available from 1 January 2023 onwards.
- Applicant and all qualifying dependents of any number – USD 300,000 (to be held for 5 years)
- Administrative fee – USD 50,000