Required Investment & Government Fees
At the time of submission of an application to Government (regardless of whether via the SGF or Real Estate option), the following non-refundable fees are due to Government:
I:
US $7,500.00 for due diligence and processing fees for the main applicant
II:
US $4,000.00 for due diligence background checks and processing fees for each dependent over 16 years
Applicants may qualify for citizenship through an investment in a pre-approved real estate project, which may include hotel shares, villas, and condominium units.
The minimum real estate investment required by law is US$200,000 (resalable after 7 years) or US$400,000 (resalable after 5 years) for each main applicant.
On approval in principle of an application made through a real estate investment, a Government fee applies, as follows:
– Main applicant: US$35,050
– Spouse of the main applicant: US$20,050
– Any other qualified dependent of the main applicant regardless of age: US$10,050
In addition to these fees, real estate buyers should be aware of purchase costs
(mainly compulsory insurance fund contributions and conveyance fees).
Applicants may qualify for citizenship through a contribution to the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF).
Single applicant: a non-refundable contribution of US$150,000 is required
Main applicant with up to three dependents (for example, a spouse and two children):
– A non-refundable contribution of US$195,000 is required
– Spouse $25,000.00
– Dependents $10,000
*Additional dependents, regardless of Age: US$10,000