Citizenship by Investment Under $150,000
Four citizenship-by-investment programs accept applications at $150,000 or below. These are the most affordable routes to a second passport. Nauru and Sao Tome and Principe start at $90,000, Sierra Leone at $100,000, and Vanuatu at $130,000. Processing times range from 30 days (Vanuatu) to 6 months. All four grant full citizenship and a passport with varying degrees of visa-free travel.
Programs
4
Countries
4
Types
CBI
From
$90,000
Key Takeaways
- ✓ Nauru ($90,000) and Sao Tome ($90,000) are the cheapest CBI programs globally
- ✓ Vanuatu DSP processes in 30-60 days, fastest of any CBI worldwide
- ✓ Sierra Leone Heritage CBI starts at $100,000 with a growing passport
- ✓ None of these passports currently grant visa-free Schengen or UK access
All Programs at a Glance
Sorted by minimum investment. Click any country to explore in detail.
| Country | Program | Type | Min. Investment | Processing | Citizenship Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇷 Nauru | NECRCP (Climate Resilience Citizenship) | CBI | $90,000 | 3-6 months | Direct |
| 🇸🇹 São Tomé and PrÃncipe | Citizenship by Investment | CBI | $90,000 | 2-3 months | Direct |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | Citizenship by Investment | CBI | $100,000 | 2-3 months | Direct |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | Development Support Program (DSP) | CBI | $130,000 | 1-3 months | Direct |
Explore Each Program
Detailed cards with investment requirements, timelines, and key benefits.
NECRCP (Climate Resilience Citizenship)
$90,000
$90,000 standard contribution to Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Programme. Promotional rate of $80,000 available through June 2026.
3-6 months
None
Citizenship (permanent)
Yes
Direct
48
- ✓ Direct citizenship from $90K standard ($80K promotional through June 2026)
- ✓ Zero-tax jurisdiction: no income, corporate, capital gains, or VAT
- ✓ Only 48 countries visa-free — chosen for cost diversification, not mobility
Citizenship by Investment
$90,000
$90K donation to National Transformation Fund (single applicant). $95K for families of 2-4. Total cost with fees ~$105K.
2-3 months
None
Citizenship (permanent)
Yes
Direct
61
- ✓ Cheapest CBI program globally ($90K)
- ✓ Fastest processing (as little as 6 weeks)
- ✓ CPLP member: fast-track to Portuguese/Brazilian residency
Citizenship by Investment
$100,000
$100K Heritage track (African descent) or $140K standard track contribution. Total cost with fees approximately $117K–$157K depending on track.
2-3 months
None
Citizenship (permanent)
Yes
Direct
64
- ✓ Two tracks: $100K Heritage (African descent) or $140K standard
- ✓ Fully remote, no visit required
- ✓ Fast processing (2 months)
Development Support Program (DSP)
$130,000
$130K government contribution (single applicant). Additional fees for family members.
1-3 months
None
Citizenship (permanent)
Yes
Direct
89
- ✓ World's fastest CBI (approvals routinely in 30-60 days, some in 3 weeks)
- ✓ Zero-tax jurisdiction: no income, corporate, capital gains, or inheritance tax
- ✓ Schengen access revoked March 2022; UK requires a Standard Visitor visa
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