There are 7 popular
investment citizenship projects on the market, namely
Caribbean regions: St. Kitts, Antigua, Grenada , Saint Lucia , Dominica
Oceania : Vanuatu
Asia: Türkiye
Today we will compare the uses of these 7 passports !
1. Whether to establish diplomatic relations or not
Establishing diplomatic relations: refers to the establishment of diplomatic relations between countries. On the basis of mutual recognition, the two countries reach an agreement through consultation and negotiation, publish it in the form of a joint communique or exchange of letters, and send diplomatic representatives to each other, then diplomatic relations are officially established.
* Countries that have not established diplomatic relations with China: Saint Kitts + Saint Lucia
* Countries that have established diplomatic relations with China: Grenada (2005), Antigua (1983), Dominica (2004), Vanuatu (1982), Turkey (1971)
Advantages: None Establishing diplomatic relations means no extradition;
Disadvantages: There is no Chinese embassy in the local area. If you return to China with a passport that has not established diplomatic relations, you need to go to the Chinese embassy in a nearby (visa-free) country to submit a visa application.
《Embassy of China in Antigua》
2. Whether it is a Commonwealth country
* Non-Commonwealth country: Türkiye
* Commonwealth countries: Grenada, Antigua, Dominica, Vanuatu, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia
Commonwealth : is an international organization composed of 53 independent sovereign states Most of the members are former British colonies or protectorates. The current head of the Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth is also the head of state of 15 Commonwealth kingdoms including the United Kingdom. These 16 countries constitute a modern version of the co-owner federation.
Advantages:
- No language scores are required to study in the UK, Australia, or Canada;
- Commonwealth countries share credits and mutually confirm scores, academic qualifications, etc.
- can go to the UK without a visa for 180 days and experience the local cultural atmosphere;
- can enjoy discounted tuition fees from Commonwealth countries and can apply for Commonwealth national scholarship.
3. How many family members can you bring with you?
Two generations of immigrants:
You can bring your spouse and children: Turkey
Three-generation immigrants:
You can bring your parents, spouse and children: Vanuatu
Four-generation immigrants:
You can bring grandparents + parents + spouse + children: Dominica, Antigua, Saint Lucia
Family immigrants:
You can bring grandparents + parents + spouse + children + (unmarried and without children under 30 years old) brothers and sisters: St. Kitts, Grenada
4. How many countries are exempt from visa
01 St. Kitts Passport: Ranked 25 in the world, accessible to 157 countries;
02 Antigua Passport: Ranked 30 in the world, accessible to 151 countries;
03 Saint Lucia Passport: Ranked 32 globally, accessible to 147 countries;
04 Grenada passport : ranked 33 globally, accessible to 146 countries;
05 Dominica Passport: Ranked 34th in the world, accessible to 145 countries;
06 Turkish Passport: Ranked 54th in the world, accessible to 110 countries;
07 Vanuatu Passport: Ranked 58th in the world, accessible to 98 countries.
IV. Application form and fee:
Vanuatu Passport: Donation: starting from US$80,000
Saint Lucia Passport: Donation: starting from US$100,000
Dominica/Antigua Passport: Donation: starting at US$100,000
St. Kitts Passport: Real Estate Financing: starting at US$120,000 Donation: Starting from USD 150,000
Grenada Passport: Donation: Starting from USD 150,000, Real Estate: Starting from USD 220,000
Turkish Passport: House Purchase: Starting from USD 5.4 million (3 years), Deposit: USD 500,000 equivalent in lira (3 years)
