Passport validity is important factor to consider when applying for citizenship by investment programs. After all you are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars, you would expect a long term validity passport issued by governments. This will save you lot of time, money and hassles when it comes to passport renewal.
Infact, we introduced the passport validity as an important ranking factor in our PBS scoring model for the Best citizenship by investment rankings for 2020
Don’t forget that you are expected to have more than 6 months passport validity when you travel to many countries. The passport should not expire before that.
These CBI countries will issue ten year validity passport for families, hence these are the valuable CBI programs for those who look for a strong passport for visa free travel and long validity.
| CBI Program | Validity |
| Vanuatu | 10 years |
| Malta | 10 years |
| Dominica | 10 years |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 10 years |
| Turkey | 10 years |
| North Macedonia | 10 years |
These countries that run citizenship by investment issue only a short term validity passport. Many clients dont find these CBI programs attractive due to short validity of passports issued under CIP regulations
| CBI Program | Validity |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 5 years |
| Saint Lucia | 5 years |
| Grenada | 5 years |
All expiring passports can be renewed at nearest consulates worldwide, without visiting the country for a passport fee
Don’t forget to read some of our important tips when you apply for a passport through investments.
