Nine countries where Indians can easily get citizenship for a small fee

 

 

In a world of visa restrictions and geopolitical uncertainty, having a second passport is fast becoming a luxury. Having a second citizenship has become a more strategic necessity. For wealthy Indians, passport planning is no longer just about travel, it also provides mobility, tax freedom, and a backup plan.

Here are nine countries where Indians can easily get a passport. You don't have to move, speak a new language, or have a net worth of Rs 1 crore to get a passport. But since India does not allow dual citizenship, you will have to give up your Indian passport.

Countries where Indians can legally acquire citizenship quickly without global tax liability:

1. Dominica

The minimum investment required to obtain Dominican citizenship is Rs 76 lakh. Processing time is three to six months. The reason why Dominican citizenship is popular is that there is no residency, no interview, and no language test. Citizenship can be acquired by paying money. Also, you can enter 145 countries without a visa.

2. Saint Lucia

The investment required is Rs 76 lakh. Processing time is four to five months. The feature is that there is no global income tax and family members can be easily included. The climate is tropical here.

3. Vanuatu

The minimum investment required to obtain citizenship in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is Rs 80 lakh. The processing time is only 60 days. It has the world's fastest CBI (Citizenship by Investment) program.

4. Grenada

The minimum investment is Rs 95 lakh. Grenada is the only CBI country with access to the US E-2 visa agreement. This allows you to live and work in the United States.

5. Antigua & Bermuda

The required investment is Rs 76 lakh. A document of five days of stay is required to enter for five years.

6. Turkey

The minimum investment is Rs 1 crore (real estate). The feature is full family citizenship and access to a passport that is close to Europe.

7. North Macedonia

Minimum investment of Rs 92 lakh. This is the gateway to the Balkan region of Europe. It makes the dream of joining the European Union a reality quickly.

8. Moldova

Minimum investment of Rs 92 lakh. Moldovan citizenship is becoming a trend due to visa-free access to more than 120 countries and increasing recognition in Europe.

9. Saint Kitts & Nevis

Minimum investment of Rs 92 lakh. This is one of the oldest CBI programs in the world.