Second passport and citizenship
A second passport is a long-term decision. We explain the two honest routes: citizenship by investment, which is faster but costly, and citizenship by residence, which starts with a residence permit in a country like Portugal or Serbia and ends in citizenship after a qualifying period. Residence does not automatically grant citizenship, and we say so.
What we cover
Second passport and citizenship we handle
- Caribbean citizenship by investment programmes (Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, St Lucia)
- Turkey citizenship by investment through property
- European citizenship by residence: Portugal after 5 years, Serbia after permanent residence, Germany after 3–5 years
- Malta residence programmes for investors
- Due diligence preparation and source-of-funds files
Documents you will need
- Clean police clearance from every country lived in
- Verified source of funds
- Passport, birth and marriage certificates with apostilles
- Medical certificate where required
- Proof of investment or residence period
We send a precise checklist for your destination after the consultation.
Process
How we work on your second passport and citizenship
- Goal and budget
Mobility, tax planning, security or a plan B: the goal decides the route.
- Route selection
Investment programme or residence route, with a realistic timeline.
- Due diligence
We prepare the file to pass the programme’s background checks.
- Investment and filing
Investment made, application filed and tracked to approval and passport issuance.
FAQ
Questions about second passport and citizenship
How fast is citizenship by investment?
Caribbean programmes typically take 4–8 months; Turkey takes 3–6 months after the property purchase.
Is a residence permit the same as citizenship?
No. Residence lets you live in a country; citizenship and a passport come later, after the country’s qualifying period and tests.
Which is cheaper?
Citizenship by residence costs far less up front but takes years; investment programmes start around $200,000 plus fees.
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Admission support and student visa applications for the UK, Canada, Europe, the USA and Australia, including family members where the route allows.
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See serviceTalk to a consultant today
Free first consultation. Tell us your goal and we recommend the right country, route and timeline, with a written quote.