{"id":157608,"date":"2022-08-10T16:43:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T20:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=157608"},"modified":"2022-09-16T08:43:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T12:43:56","slug":"golden-passports-11-countries-where-you-can-buy-citizenship-from-austria-and-malta-in-the-eu-to-idyllic-caribbean-island-nations-like-dominica-grenada-and-antigua-and-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/golden-passports-11-countries-where-you-can-buy-citizenship-from-austria-and-malta-in-the-eu-to-idyllic-caribbean-island-nations-like-dominica-grenada-and-antigua-and-b\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Golden passports\u2019: 11 countries where you can buy citizenship \u2013 from Austria and Malta in the EU, to idyllic Caribbean island nations like Dominica, Grenada, and Antigua and Barbuda"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BUSINESS INSIDER: National identity might be an intangible sense that many people feel deep and dearly \u2013 but believe it or not, there are many countries where you can essentially buy a passport<\/a>. And we\u2019re not talking shady back room deals \u2013 it\u2019s entirely legal, above board and government approved.<\/p>

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Which raises the question, how much does it cost<\/a>? Well, it can range from around US$100,000 from several Caribbean nations, up to an estimated US$9.5 million in Austria. These are the 11 countries with citizenship-by-investment programmes<\/a>, also known as \u201cgolden passports\u201d. If you want to know more about buying citizenship, you can find relevant information at\u00a0france-immigration.lawyer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Austria: estimated US$9.5 million investment required<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Even if you can afford the multimillion dollar price tag, Austria\u2019s citizenship by investment programme is incredibly selective.<\/p>

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Under Article 10, Section 6 of the Austrian Citizenship Act, the Austrian government is able to award citizenship to foreigners who show \u201cextraordinary merit\u201d and contribute significantly to the state\u2019s interests \u2013 either scientifically, culturally or economically.<\/span><\/p>

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Unlike in other countries, applicants must invest directly into the Austrian economy. This can include setting up a business, creating jobs, or introducing new technologies, according to Austrian law experts. The exact investment amount required for the award is not clear, but is estimated to be around US$9.5 million,\u00a0Forbes<\/em>\u00a0reports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Good luck finding out who has successfully met the programme\u2019s requirements, as applicants are legally considered official government secrets and therefore are not disclosed to any other country.<\/p>

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2. Antigua and Barbuda: US$100,000 minimum investment required<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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There are four ways to qualify for Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s citizenship by investment programme. Photo: AFP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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There are four ways to qualify for Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s citizenship by investment programme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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