Country;Method of obtaining;Minimum term;Cost of citizenship (USD);Notes
Cyprus;Investments;6 months;From 2.5 million (real estate + contributions);High investment threshold
Malta;Investments;12 months;From 1 million (contributions + real estate);Donations and investments are needed
Portugal;Naturalization/investment;5 years / 1-2 years;Naturalization is free*, investment from €350,000;The investment threshold depends on the program.
Dominica;Investments;3 months;From 100,000 (contribution + donations);The most budget-friendly program
Saint Kitts and Nevis;Investments;3-6 months;From 150,000 (down payment + investment);Fast process
Turkey;Investments;3 months;From $400,000 (real estate or business);A relatively inexpensive investment program
Montenegro;Investments;6 months;From €250,000;Negotiations on joining the EU are underway
Kyrgyzstan;Naturalization;5 years;Around 2,000–5,000 (state duties, services);There is no citizenship by investment program
Armenia;Naturalization/roots;3-5 years;Around 1,000–3,000 (state fees);Simplified for Armenians by origin
Hungary;Naturalization/investment;8 years / 1-2 years;Naturalization is free*, investment from €250,000;Investing in real estate or business