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A wider world.
On your terms.

Private guidance for internationally minded families considering established citizenship-by-investment programs, exceptional-merit routes and strategic residence options.

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Independent comparisonBuilt around your priorities
Family-led planningMobility, security and succession
Specialist coordinationRegulated counsel and authorized agents
Featured program · Announced October 2026

Argentina.A wider world for your family.

A newly announced route to Argentine citizenship for eligible investors and families. Explore two proposed investment paths with private guidance tailored to your circumstances.

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Treasury contributionUS$350,000Non-refundable contribution for the main applicant.
Government bondUS$800,000Proposed investment route; final bond terms require review.

A spouse may apply with an additional US$100,000 contribution. Applications are expected to open in Q4 2026. All routes remain subject to final program rules, due diligence and government approval; citizenship and passports are not guaranteed.

Private global planning

The right route is personal.

A second citizenship can support mobility, contingency planning and future choices. It is not simply a transaction: nationality, family structure, source of funds, tax residence and long-term objectives all shape the appropriate path.
Important distinction: citizenship by investment may provide a direct route to nationality after government approval. Residence by investment grants residence first and may only lead to citizenship after additional time, presence, language or naturalization requirements.
Established and emerging direct routes

Citizenship programs.

Indicative starting points are shown for initial comparison only. Government fees, due diligence, family composition and professional costs are additional, and program rules can change.

Featured · Americas

🇦🇷Argentina

Argentina has announced a new citizenship by investment program. Applications are expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. A spouse may apply with a separate US$100,000 Treasury contribution.

US$350,000*Treasury contribution
US$800,000*Government bond

The contribution is non-refundable. Final bond terms are pending. Citizenship is subject to due diligence and government approval.

Caribbean

🇦🇬Antigua & Barbuda

Contribution and approved investment routes, with family inclusion and a limited physical-presence requirement.

From US$230,000*Contribution
Direct routeSubject to approval
Caribbean

🇩🇲Dominica

A long-established program offering a government contribution or approved real-estate pathway.

From US$200,000*Contribution
Direct routeSubject to approval
Caribbean

🇬🇩Grenada

Contribution and approved real-estate options; Grenadian nationals may also be eligible to apply for a US E-2 investor visa.

From US$235,000*Indicative
E-2 treatySeparate application
Caribbean

🇰🇳St. Kitts & Nevis

The Caribbean’s longest-running citizenship-by-investment program, with contribution and approved investment routes.

From US$250,000*Contribution
Established 1984Program heritage
Caribbean

🇱🇨St. Lucia

Flexible routes may include a national contribution, approved real estate and other qualifying investment options.

From US$240,000*Indicative
Direct routeSubject to approval
Europe / Asia

🇹🇷Türkiye

A direct citizenship route commonly structured through qualifying real estate, with a statutory holding period.

US$400,000*Real estate
Family eligibleRules apply
Africa

🇪🇬Egypt

Qualifying routes include a government contribution, real estate, business investment or specified deposits.

From US$250,000*Contribution
Multiple routesProgram options
Africa

🇸🇹São Tomé & Príncipe

A newer citizenship route centered on a contribution to the country’s national transformation priorities.

From US$90,000*Indicative
Newer programExtra verification
Middle East

🇯🇴Jordan

Citizenship options for qualifying investors through defined investment, employment and economic criteria.

From JOD 350,000*Indicative
Economic routeCriteria apply
Oceania

🇳🇷Nauru · Naoero

A climate-resilience contribution route offering eligible applicants and families a path to citizenship.

From US$90,000*Limited pricing
ContributionSubject to change
Residence first · citizenship may require later naturalization

Residence by investment.

These programs provide residence rights rather than immediate citizenship. Physical-presence, renewal, investment-holding and eventual naturalization requirements vary significantly.

Europe

🇵🇹Portugal

Golden Residence Permit through qualifying investment routes. Residential real estate is not an eligible Golden Visa investment.

From €250,000*
Selected qualifying route
Residence
Stay rules apply
Europe

🇬🇷Greece

Renewable residence through qualifying real estate, including selected conversion or restoration routes at the lowest threshold.

From €250,000*
Route dependent
Golden Visa
Higher zones apply
Europe

🇨🇾Cyprus

Permanent residence may be available through qualifying new property or other approved investment categories.

From €300,000*
Plus applicable VAT
Permanent residence
Visit rules apply
Europe

🇭🇺Hungary

Guest Investor residence through qualifying fund units or a larger public-interest donation route.

From €250,000*
Qualifying fund
Residence permit
10-year validity
Europe

🇮🇹Italy

Investor Visa options include qualifying investment in an innovative startup, Italian company, government bonds or philanthropy.

From €250,000*
Startup route
Investor Visa
Route dependent
Europe

🇲🇹Malta

Permanent-residence planning through a combination of qualifying property, government contribution, donation and asset requirements.

Combined structure*
Several components
Permanent residence
Eligibility applies
Europe

🇱🇻Latvia

Temporary residence through qualifying business, real-estate or other investment routes, subject to government charges.

From €50,000*
Business route
Residence permit
Route dependent
Middle East

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

Investor and Golden Visa residence options may be available through qualifying property, business or investment criteria.

From AED 750,000*
Selected property route
AED 2 million*
Golden Visa threshold
Americas

🇺🇸United States

The EB-5 immigrant investor route can lead to conditional permanent residence through qualifying investment and job creation.

From US$800,000*
TEA or infrastructure
Green Card route
Job creation required
Oceania

🇳🇿New Zealand

Active Investor Plus residence through approved Growth or Balanced investments, with different holding and presence requirements.

From NZD 5 million*
Growth category
NZD 10 million*
Balanced category

*Indicative minimums only. Government fees, taxes, legal costs, qualifying-asset rules and family costs are additional. Program terms can change and all applications remain subject to eligibility, due diligence and government approval.

Not every citizenship route is conventional CBI

Exceptional frameworks.

Exceptional contribution

Merit-based citizenship

Austria and Malta may provide highly discretionary citizenship frameworks for exceptional service, contribution or national interest. These are not standard, guaranteed citizenship-by-investment products.

AustriaMaltaExceptional meritGovernment discretion
Advisory distinction

Citizenship is not residence

Residence programs provide legal residence first. Citizenship, where possible, normally requires separate naturalization conditions such as time, physical presence, language, integration and continued eligibility.

No guaranteed passportNaturalization rulesTax adviceDue diligence
Confidential and considered

From priorities
to pathway.

The Luxury Exchange provides introductions and coordination. Applications must be handled through appropriately authorized agents, regulated advisers and legal professionals where required.

Private discovery

We understand nationality, family, budget, timing, mobility and long-term objectives.

Program comparison

We identify credible routes and distinguish direct citizenship from residence and merit-based frameworks.

Preliminary suitability

Potential eligibility, source-of-funds readiness and material due-diligence considerations are reviewed with specialists.

Authorized execution

We coordinate introductions to the relevant licensed or government-authorized professionals for formal advice and application.

For wealth advisers, attorneys, brokers & introducers

Extend your client’s world.

Introduce a qualified client seeking citizenship or residence planning while remaining part of the relationship. We coordinate discreetly with suitable specialists and agree any permitted referral arrangement in advance.

Your relationshipProtected and respected
Specialist networkSuitable regulated professionals
Clear coordinationDefined roles from the outset
Introduce a Client
Private consultation

Start the conversation.

Share the outline of your objectives. We will follow up privately to help identify suitable next steps.

No citizenship, residence right, visa access, tax outcome, processing time or approval can be guaranteed. Program rules and travel privileges change. Independent legal and tax advice is essential.

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