The definitive guide to citizenship, residency & tax optimization. Compare 16 CBI and 62 RBI programs across 89 jurisdictions.
| Compare | Rank | Country | Region | Total Cost | Processing | PIT | CGT | Apex Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Vanuatu DSP | Pacific | $135,000 | 30-60 days | 0% | 0% | 98.5 | Tax-free citizenship, speed | |
#2 | St. Kitts & Nevis CBI | Caribbean | $285,050 | 45-60 days | 0% | 0% | 94.8 | Caribbean lifestyle, no tax | |
#3 | Antigua & Barbuda CBI | Caribbean | $262,500 | 90-120 days | 0% | 0% | 93.5 | Family value, beaches | |
#4 | Dominica CBI | Caribbean | $225,000 | 60-90 days | 35% | 0% | 89.4 | Budget CBI option | |
#5 | Grenada CBI | Caribbean | $267,500 | 90-120 days | 30% | 0% | 88.7 | E-2 treaty, US access | |
#6 | Saint Lucia CBI | Caribbean | $270,000 | 90-120 days | 30% | 0% | 87.2 | Affordable Caribbean | |
#7 | Malta MEIN | Europe | €690,000 | 12-14 months | 5%* | 0% | 88.2 | EU citizenship, prestige | |
#8 | Turkey CBI | Europe/Asia | $405,000 | 3-6 months | 40% | 0% | 75.2 | Strategic location | |
#9 | Jordan CBI | Middle East | $755,000 | 3-6 months | 30% | 0% | 68.4 | Middle East access | |
#10 | Egypt CBI | Africa | $260,000 | 6-12 months | 27.5% | 10% | 81.2 | Africa gateway | |
#11 | North Macedonia CBI | Europe | €260,300 | 3-6 months | 10% | 10% | 79.5 | EU candidate, low cost | |
#12 | Cambodia CBI | Asia | $330,000 | 3-6 months | 20% | 20% | 77.8 | Southeast Asia base | |
#13 | El Salvador CBI | Americas | $1,050,000 | 3-6 months | 0%* | 0% | 82.5 | Bitcoin, zero foreign tax | |
#14 | São Tomé and Príncipe CBI | Africa | $375,000 | 3-6 months | 25% | 10% | 78.9 | Schengen access, CPLP |
* Territorial taxation (foreign income exempt) | ** Under NHR/special regime | *** Non-dom flat tax option available