The 2025 Global Citizenship Program Index, published by Henley & Partners, is freshly released!

The Index evaluates a number of citizenship programs around the world on ten major dimensions, including international reputation, quality of life, number of visa-free/visa-on-arrival countries, approval time, investment requirements, residency conditions and ease of movement.

If you are interested in acquiring an overseas identity through the investment route, this report is the definitive guide.

So which countries made the top five in this year's rankings?

Tied for fifth:

Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia

▶ Nauru

Nauru is an island nation located in the center of the Pacific Ocean that once had one of the highest GDPs per capita due to its rich phosphate resources. In order to promote the country's infrastructure upgrades, economic growth, and climate resilience, Nauru recently launched the Citizenship by Investment Program.

Nauru Citizenship by Investment Program>>

① Investment amount:

US$105,000 USD.

② Main Advantages:

The program application conditions are relaxed, the whole process without landing and residence, within 4 to 6 months can be approved. After obtaining a Nauru passport, not only can you enter 89 countries and regions without a visa, including Ireland, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, etc., you can also apply for a work visa in Australia.

▶ St. Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts and Nevis is a Caribbean tourist destination with many pristine beaches and tropical beauty. At the same time, St. Kitts and Nevis was the first country in the world to offer a naturalization by investment program.

St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program>>

① Investment amount:

Minimum $250,000 USD.

② Main Advantages:

St. Kitts and Nevis recognizes dual citizenship, and its Citizenship by Investment Program is simple and fast, the whole process does not need to land, and you can get a passport in as soon as 3 to 6 months. As a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, its citizens enjoy specific rights and benefits in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries.

▶ St. Lucia

St. Lucia is also located in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea and is similar to St. Kitts and Nevis in terms of geographic location and ease of transportation.

St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program >>

① Investment amount:

Minimum investment: $240,000 USD.

② Main advantages:

St. Lucia recognizes dual citizenship, its citizens can travel visa-free to 150 countries and regions, including the European Schengen Area, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom and other places. At the same time, before and after receiving the passport, investors can apply for a name change.

Fourth:

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is an island country in the middle of America, which is known as the “backyard of the rich Americans” due to its 365 beautiful white sandy beaches and fantastic pink sandy beaches, which are the first choice for family vacations.

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program>>

① Investment amount:

Minimum of 230,000 U.S. dollars.

② Main advantages:

The program has a low application threshold, and allows for approval before investment, after obtaining a passport, investors can visa-free more than 160 countries and regions. As a member of the Commonwealth, citizens of Antigua and Barbuda enjoy specific rights and benefits in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth member countries.

Third:

Grenada

Located in the southernmost of the Windward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Grenada is not only a Commonwealth country, but also a country with which the United States has commercial trade and navigation agreements.

Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program>>

① Investment amount:

Minimum 235,000 U.S. dollars.

② Main Advantages:

Grenada passport holders can visa-free access to more than 140 countries and regions. It is worth mentioning that Grenada is the only country in the Caribbean region and the United States signed the E-2 investor visa treaty, that is, the investor can apply for a U.S. E2 visa, quickly move to the United States.

Second:

Austria

Austria is one of the wealthiest countries in Europe, with a well-developed and stable economy with excellent infrastructure, making it a great place to live. At the same time, it is the only Western European country that allows citizenship and EU passports to be obtained through investment without residency requirements.

Austrian Citizenship by Investment Program>>

① Investment amount:

Significant contribution to the Austrian economy or extraordinary achievements for the benefit of Austria.

② Main Advantages:

Austrian citizens have the right to reside in any part of the European Union and Switzerland, and can visit about 190 countries and regions, including Canada, Hong Kong, China, the rest of the EU member states and the European Schengen area, etc. without a visa or visa-on-arrival.

First:

Malta

Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is the only country in the world that is a four-in-one country, i.e., a member of the European Union, a member of Schengen, a country in the eurozone, and a country in the Commonwealth of Nations all in one.

Malta Citizenship by Investment Program>>

① Investment Amount:

The minimum investment amount of 600,000 euros (excluding real estate costs).

② Main advantages:

As a financial center and an important node for international business, Malta provides a broad stage for career development. In the field of education, Malta has a number of top international schools, students can easily enter the European Union universities, and enjoy reduced or free tuition fees in some countries. At the same time, Maltese passport holders can visit about 190 countries and regions visa-free or visa-on-arrival.

These are the top five countries in the Global Citizenship Program Index 2025.

If you are interested in applying for the program, please contact Nebulae International and we will provide you with customized services.