European Golden passport programs, also known as citizenship by investment programs have become so popular in 2017 have have attracted wealthy chinese, russians, indians and arabs. Â European passport programs require atleast 1 million euros or more investment to become an ‘EU citizen’. There are currently only 2 official and 2 unofficial citizenship programs in Europe. Â All programs require a minimum residency requirement.
1. Cyprus
- Official european citizenship by investment program
- €2 million investment in real estate or government bonds
- Must buy a home for €500,000  and obtain residence permit in Cyprus
- Approval time is 3 months.
- Passport time is 6 months.
- EU citizenship for family and children
- Cyprus passport is european passport.
- Access to dual citizenship
- Ranked #16 in world passport rankings
- Visa free travel to 158 world countries except United States.
- Live anywhere in Europe after becoming a cypriot citizen.
2. Malta
- Official european citizenship by investment program
- €900,000 one time investment in Malta (donation plus bonds)
- Must rent a home or buy a property for address.
- Must hold a residence permit for 12 months before citizenship.
- Approval time is 3 months.
- Passport time is 15 months
- EU citizenship for family and children
- Maltese passport is european passport.
- Access to dual citizenship
- Ranked #10 in world passport rankings
- Visa free travel to 167 world countries except United States
- Live anywhere in Europe including Switzerland as Maltese citizen.
4. Montenegro
Montenegro special investor citizenship by investment program may open in the future.
