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Fees and Costs – All CBI/GV Programs

We have compiled program costs and fee structure for CBI and Golden Visa programs all under one roof, set by governments shown below.

1. Citizenship by Investment Programs (CBI)

1. Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC Donation)

Fee TypeAmount (USD)
Minimum Contribution (Main Applicant or Family up to 4)$250,000
Additional Dependant (Under 18)$25,000 each
Additional Dependant (18 or over)$50,000 each
Due Diligence – Main Applicant$10,000
Due Diligence – Dependant (16 or over)**$7,500 each
Interview RequirementMandatory

2. Real Estate Investment

Fee TypeAmount (USD)Notes
Minimum Investment (Approved Development)$325,000 (fractional share)Approved development. Resale allowed after 7 years.
Due Diligence – Main Applicant$10,000
Due Diligence – Dependant (16 or over)$7,500 each
Post-Approval Fee – Main Applicant$25,000Payable after approval-in-principle
Post-Approval Fee – Spouse$15,000
Post-Approval Fee – Dependant Under 18$10,000
Post-Approval Fee – Dependant 18 or over$15,000
Additional CostsVariableInsurance fund contribution + conveyance fees
Interview RequirementMandatoryMain applicant required; dependants 16+ may be required

3.Private Real Estate

Property TypeMinimum Investment (USD)Holding Period
Single-Family Approved Private Home$600,000 (full ownership)7 years minimum

Government Fees

Fee TypeAmount (USD)
Due Diligence – Main Applicant$10,000
Due Diligence – Dependant (16 or over)$7,500 each
Post-Approval – Main Applicant$25,000
Post-Approval – Spouse$15,000
Post-Approval – Dependant Under 18$10,000
Post-Approval – Dependant 18 or over$15,000
Interview RequirementMandatory (main applicant); dependants 16+ may be required

4. Public Benefit Option (PBO)

Fee TypeAmount (USD)Notes
Minimum Investment – Main Applicant$250,000Investment in Approved Public Benefit Project
Due Diligence – Main Applicant$10,000
Due Diligence – Dependant (16 or over)$7,500 each
Interview RequirementMandatoryMain applicant required; dependants 16+ may be required

Notes:

  • All options incur agency fees (not included above).
  • Share registration or property registration costs apply for real estate route.
  • Full investment paid only after approval issued.

The total fees for Antigua and barbuda citizenship program are made up of following fee structure prescribed by the government

  • Contributions / Investments
  • Government Processing Fees
  • Due Diligence Fees
  • Interview fee
  • Agency / Professional Fees
  • Bank Fee
  • Passport and Application fee
  • Share Registration fee (real estate only)

1. The National Development Fund (NDF)

CategoryContributionProcessing FeeDue Diligence Fee
Single ApplicantUS$230,000US$10,000US$8,500
Family (Up to 4 Members)US$230,000US$20,000Main: US$8,500
Spouse: US$5,000
Dependent (18+): US$4,000
Dependent (12–17): US$2,000
Family of 5 or MoreUS$230,000US$20,000 + US$10,000 per additional dependentMain: US$8,500
Spouse: US$5,000 Dependent (18+): US$4,000
Dependent (12–17): US$2,000

Source: Cip.gov.ag

  • The US$230,000 contribution remains fixed regardless of family size.
  • Agency Processing fees increase based on the number of dependents beyond four.
  • Due diligence fees apply individually to each applicant according to category.
  • Total payable amount depends on exact family composition.

2. The Real Estate 

Property ownershipSingleFamily of 4Family of 5 or more
Option 1$400,000.00$400,000.00$400,000.00
Option 2 – Single Investor$300,000.00$300,000.00$300,000.00
Option 3 – C0-investment*$300,000.00$300,000.00$300,000.00
Processing Fees$10,000$20,000 for a family of up to 4 persons $10,000 for each additional dependent.
Due Diligence$8,500$8,500 + $5000 for spouse,
$2,000 per dependent 12-17,
$4,000 per dependent 18 and over
$8,500 + $5000 for spouse,
$2,000 per dependent 12-17,
$4,000 per dependent 18 and over

Government Fees (Real Estate only)

Family CompositionProcessing Fees
Single ApplicantUS$10,000
Family (Up to 4 Members)US$10,000
Family of 4US$20,000
Family of 5 or MoreUS$20,000 + US$10,000 for each additional dependent

* Other fees payable include passport fees. These fees are subject to change.
* All fees quoted are in US dollars
* Two or more applicants who have executed a binding sale and purchase agreement may apply jointly for citizenship by investment provided that each applicant contributes the minimum investment of US$ 400,000

3. UWI Fund

The University of the West Indies Fund (UWI)

  • Only family of six or more can apply

Minimum Investment – $260,000 (inclusive of processing fees)

 Family of sixFamily of 7 or more
Processing feesincluded$10,000 for each additional dependent.
Contribution$260,000 (inclusive of processing fees)$260,000
Due Diligence$8,500 + $5000 for spouse,
$2,000 per dependent 12-17,
$4,000 per dependent 18 and over
$8,500 + $5000 for spouse,
$2,000 per dependent 12-17,
$4,000 per dependent 18 and over

4. Business Investment

The two business investment options are:

  • A principal applicant, on his own behalf, makes an investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000
  • A minimum of 2 persons to make a joint investment in an approved business totaling at least US$ 5,000,000. Each person is required to contribute at least US$400,000 to the joint investment. An application for Citizenship by Investment may be submitted on his, her or their behalf through an agent.

For a single applicant:-

  • Processing fees: US$10,000

For a family of 4:-

  • Processing Fees: US$20,000

For a family of 5 or more:-

  • Processing Fees: US$20,000 plus US$10,000 for each additional dependent

Future Additions

The CIP program provides flexibility to add family member (eg, newly married spouse, adopted or new born child) later for citizenship, subject to additional fee.

Addition of Dependents

Family Member*USD
Dependent child aged 0-5$10,000
Dependent child aged 6-17$25,000
Dependent aged 18 and over$50,000

* Standard due diligence and passport fees apply

The Breakdown of total costs involved for Dominica citizenship by investment program are in the schedule below:

1. Dominica Economic Diversification Fund (EDF)

CategoryAmount (USD)Notes
Main Applicant Contribution$200,000One time EDF contribution (non-recoverable)
Main Applicant + Up to 3 Dependants$250,000Family option
Additional Dependant (Under 18)$25,000Per additional child
Additional Dependant (18 or above)$40,000Per additional adult dependant

Additional Fees

Fee TypeAmount (USD)Notes
Processing Fee$1,000Per application
Due Diligence – Main Applicant$7,500Mandatory background check
Due Diligence – Dependants (16+)$4,000Per dependant
Certificate of Naturalisation$500Per person
Mandatory Interview Fee$1,000Per applicant aged 16+
Enhanced Due DiligenceVariesMay apply depending on citizenship and risk profile

2. Dominica Real Estate Investment

Minimum Property Investment

CategoryAmount (USD)Notes
Approved Real Estate Investment$200,000Must be government-approved project

Government Fees (Real Estate only)

CategoryAmount (USD)Notes
Main Applicant$75,000Government fee
Main Applicant + Up to 3 Dependants$100,000Family option
Additional Dependant (Under 18)$25,000Per additional child
Additional Dependant (18 or above)$40,000Per additional adult dependant

Additional Fees

Fee TypeAmount (USD)Notes
Processing Fee$1,000Per application
Due Diligence – Main Applicant$7,500Background check
Due Diligence – Dependants (16+)$4,000Per dependant
Certificate of Naturalisation$500Per person
Mandatory Interview Fee$1,000Per applicant aged 16+
Enhanced Due DiligenceVariesMay apply in certain cases

Note: Agency fee not included shown in the quotation only. Please contact us if you have any questions.

1. National Economic Fund (Donation)

CategoryFees (USD)
Main applicant + up to 3 dependents$240,000
Additional dependent (under 18)$10,000
Additional dependent (18+)$20,000
Newborn (≤12 months)$5,000
Spouse (post-citizenship addition)$35,000
Other dependents (post-citizenship)$25,000

Additional Government Fees

Fee TypeAmount
Application fee (main applicant)$2,000
Application fee (dependent)$1,000
Due diligence (main applicant)$8,000
Due diligence (dependent)$5,000
Bank fee$1,000
Interview fee (main applicant)$500

2. Real Estate Option

CategoryFees (USD)
Minimum real estate investment (A’ila Resort)$300,000
Holding period5 years

Government Administrative Fees

CategoryFees (USD)
Single$30,000
With spouse$40,000
Above 18$10,000
Below 18$5,000
Additional dependent above four in family$10,000

3. Government Bonds (National Action Bonds)

CategoryFees (USD)
Bond investment (single or family no limit on dependents)$300,000
Holding period5 years
Government administrative fee$50,000
RefundableYes (no interest)

Additional Notes

ItemDetails
Application feeWaived
Due diligence (main applicant)$8,000
Lawyer feesApplicable (variable)
RefundFull principal returned after 5 years

4. Adding Dependents After Approval

CategoryFees (USD)
Newborn child$5,000
Spouse$35,000
Dependent$25,000

The following table highlight program costs associated with citizenship by investment fees set by IMA Grenada.

1. NTF Donation Fees

Fee TypeAmount / Details
Required Contribution (Single Applicant)USD 235,000
Required Contribution (Main Applicant + Spouse)USD 235,000
Required Contribution (Family of 4)USD 235,000 (Excludes siblings, parents, grandparents ≤55 yrs)
Required Contribution (Additional Dependants)USD 235,000 + USD 25,000 / 50,000 per dependant after 3rd
Additional Sibling FeeUSD 75,000
Application FeeUSD 1,500 (single) / USD 1,500 per person
Due Diligence FeeUSD 5,000 per person (Children 0–16: Free)
Processing FeeUSD 1,500 per person (17+) / USD 500 (under 17)
Interview FeeUSD 1,000 per person (17+) (Includes non-applicant spouse/sponsor)

2. Real Estate Fees

Fee TypeAmount / Details
Required InvestmentUSD 350,000 / USD 270,000
Government FeeUSD 50,000
Application FeeUSD 1,500 per person
Due Diligence Fee (Adult)USD 5,000 per person
Due Diligence Fee (Child 0–16)Nil
Due Diligence Fee (Child 17+)USD 5,000
Processing Fee (Adult 17+)USD 1,500 per person
Processing Fee (Under 17)USD 500 per person
Interview FeeUSD 1,000 per person (17+) (Includes spouse/sponsor)

Program / OptionApplicant TypeInvestment (USD)Government and Processing FeesAdditional Fees
1. Vanuatu DSP/ VCP ProgramSingle Applicant130,000IncludedFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
Couple150,000IncludedFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
Family (3)165,000IncludedFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
Family (4)180,000IncludedFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
Additional application fees for additional family membersEach additional child (aged under 18 years)
USD$10,000

Each dependent child aged between 18 to 25: USD$10,000

Each dependent adult over 50 years old
USD$10,000
3. Real Estate Investment – REO DonationSingle Applicant100,000IncludedFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
Couple110,000IncludedFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
Family (3)120,000IncludedFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
Family (4)130,000IncludedFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
Additional person$5500 p.p
4. Real Estate Investment – Property OwnershipSingle Investor or Family (upto 4).

Additional person: $5500
200,000 (Full Title Property Purchase)

100,000 (Share ownership. Sell after 5 years)
$25,000 + $10,000 per personFIU Due Diligence: 5,000
4. Capital Investment Immigration – CIIP ProgramSingle or Family (up to 4)

Additional person: $25,000
150,000 (100k donation + 50k CIIP investment)IncludedDue Diligence Fee: 5,000

Notes:

  • Additional FIU (Financial Intelligence Unit) due diligence fee of USD 5,000 per application, applies where indicated.
  • ID Card issuance fee: USD 850 per applicant. (mandatory)
  • Under the CIIP Program, USD 50,000 of the investment is recoverable after 5 years.
  • REO investment includes property taxes ,stamp duty, VAT etc..
  • Additional fee for driving license, company incorporation, opening bank account etc..

ECRCP Program – Fees and Costs

Climate Donation Program

ECRCP ProgramItemCost (USD)Applies ToNotes
Government ContributionPrincipal Applicant$90,000Main applicantLimited-time offer until 30 June 2026
Additional Dependent (16+)$2,000Per personApplies to eligible dependents
Sibling of Applicant/Spouse$15,000Per personSpecial dependent category
Application FeePrincipal Applicant$5,000Main applicantMandatory
Dependent$2,000Per personApplies to all eligible dependents
Due Diligence FeePrincipal Applicant$6,000Main applicantBackground checks
Dependent (16+)$3,000Per personApplies to eligible dependents
Benefactor$3,000Per personIf applicable
Bank Due Diligence & TransactionPrincipal Applicant$1,200Single applicantStandard bank processing
Applicant + up to 3 dependents$1,700Family (≤4 persons)Consolidated fee
Applicant + 4+ dependents$2,200Larger familiesHigher processing cost
Benefactor$1,000Per personIf applicable
Passport FeePassport Issuance$500Per personMandatory issuance fee

National Transformation Fund – Fee Table

Contribution Amount

CategoryFees (USD)
Single applicant$90,000
Family (2–4 members)$95,000
Each additional dependent$5,000

Government Fees

Fee TypeAmount (USD)
Submission fee (per application)$5,000

Future Additions (Post-Approval)

CategoryFees (USD)
Spouse of a citizen$10,000
Qualifying dependent$5,000
Newborn child (≤1 year)$500

Turkey Real Estate Citizenship – Fee Structure

1. Property Investment

CategoryAmount
Minimum property investment$400,000
Currency requirementMust be purchased in USD
Holding period3 years

2. Property Acquisition Costs

Fee TypeAmount
Title deed (TAPU) tax4% of property value
VAT (new properties only)1% – 18%
Property valuation (appraisal)Additional (varies)
Legal fees$5000

2. Golden Visa Programs

Below we show you the fee structure for golden visa (residence) programs explained below.

ARI Investments

Eligible InvestmentsMinimum Required
Investment Funds (Venture Capital or Private equity funds)1. Investment Fund Donation – EUR 200,000 (non recoverable)
2. Financing option – EUR 300,000 (recoverable)
3. Equity Transfer – EUR 500,000 (ROI and recoverable)
Artistic and Cultural DonationEUR 200,000 (low density rural regions)
EUR 250,000 (major cities)
Business Capital EUR 350,000 (create jobs)

AIMA Residence Permit Fees

Portugal ARI Article 90-A, § 1/2Paper Service / Per ApplicantPer Applicant (Digital and in-person service)
Application Fee (Receipt and analysis)€ 806,80€618,60
Approval Fee€ 8.060,20€6.179,40
Renewal Fees€ 4.030,90€3,090.40

Source: AIMA Table of Fees (Effective March 6, 2025)

Note: Additional Legal fee charged by lawyers separately applies. Fund structure (subscription fee, setup fee, management fee, hurdle rate etc..)

The fee structure for Hungary guest investor program which permits only public donation and real estate fund investments. Approved RE funds are Gravitas and SPRINT real estate funds according to immigration act.

Guest Investor Program – Fees

1.Public Donation

Public donationEUR 1 million (approved educational and higher universities)
Legal FeeVaries

2. Real Estate Fund

CategoryDetails
Investment typeReal Estate Fund (government-approved)
Minimum investment€250,000
Investment timelineWithin 93 days of approval
Holding period5 years
Capital returnYes (after 5 years)
Expected returns2% – 5% annually (not guaranteed)
Tax on returns15% personal income tax

2. Government & Administrative Costs

Fee TypeAmount (€)
Administrative / Government / Legal package€60,000 – €70,000 (family up to 4)
Securities account setup (one-time)€4,100 – €5,000
Residence permit application~€110
Residence card issuance~€40

3. Fund-Related Fees

Fee TypeAmount
Fund management / brokerage fee2.5% – 4% annually (covered by fund returns)

4. Dependent Fees

CategoryFees (€)
Included family sizeUp to 4 members
Additional dependent (under 18)€10,000
Additional dependent (18+)€15,000

5. Living & Ongoing Costs

CategoryEstimated Cost
Health insurance~€500 per year
Accommodation (rent)€600 – €1,500/month

6. Miscellaneous Costs

CategoryNotes
Legal, notarization, translation, courierVariable (may not be included in package fees)

The following fees apply for investment routes for Latvian golden visa program in Latvia.

Type of InvestmentMinimum InvestmentState PaymentAdditional Costs
1. Real EstateAt least EUR 250,0005% payment to the State budget
EUR 12,500
Lawyer fee, Agency fee, Screening fee
2. Business Investment (Company shares)At least EUR 50,000 or EUR 100,000 depending on company size (turnover & employees)EUR 10,000 payment to the State budgetEUR 20,000 to EUR 25,000 All inclusive (Covers screening fee, taxes, legal fee, agency fee)
3. Bank Deposit / Credit InstitutionsAt least EUR 280,000EUR 25,000 payment to the State budgetLawyer filing and Agency fee
4. State SecuritiesAt least EUR 250,000EUR 38,000 payment to the State budgetLawyer filing fee and Agency fee

Note: Family members

  • Children above 18 years, parents, grandparents and siblings are subjected to additional fees.
  • Spouse, children under 18 (no additional charges). Same sex permitted.

Greece Golden Visa – Total Cost (€250,000 Property)

1. Real Estate Investment

CategoryAmount (€)
Property value250,000

2. Government Fees

Fee TypeAmount (€)
Main applicant application fee2,000
Dependent fee (per adult)150
Residence permit card (per person)16

3. Property Acquisition Costs (Calculated)

Fee Type%Amount (€)
Property transfer tax3.09%7,725
Notary fees1% – 1.5%2,500 – 3,750
Legal fees0.8% – 1.2%2,000 – 3,000
Land registration0.6% – 0.8%1,500 – 2,000

4. Total Estimated Cost

ScenarioTotal (€)
Minimum total (excluding dependents)265,725
Maximum total (excluding dependents)268,475

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