10 passport sheets can be purchased with the cheapest price

As more and more people have a desire to move to other countries to seek opportunities and stability, immigration and border tightening policies have led to the rise of "selling nationality."

Unlike permanent programs, nationality is permanent, and cannot be deprived unless you receive it illegally.

Programs to grant citizenship through investment activities are not new. They have been around for decades, mainly targeting countries that increase their incomes.

Below is a list of 10 countries and territories where you can buy a second passport or at least live a long life at the lowest cost. Data taken from the CBI Index report ranks countries and territories where passports can be purchased with money.

10. Thailand - USD 15,253

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Thai passport.

Thailand has quite a few options for foreign citizens. Here are some popular options:

  1. Elite Easy Access: 5-year resident visa, fee of USD 15,253.
  2. Elite Family Excursion: A 5-year resident visa for 2 people at a cost of USD 24,405, an additional $ 9,152 for each subsequent family member.
  3. Elite Ultimate Privilege: this is the most expensive option, in which foreign citizens pay 65,283 USD for a 20-year residence visa. However, this option includes priority VIP services as follows: government assistance or airport services.

9. Latvia - 74,973 USD

To reside in Latvia, the Latvian government requires:

  1. Savings of at least $ 333,064 over a five-year period at a credit institution.
  2. Equity investment at least 41,924 USD in the first year and 33,306 USD in the following year.

You can also become a resident register through 0% real estate investment or state bonds. After 5 years, you can also take citizenship after going through tests on history, language . However, Latvian is the most difficult language to learn in the world, so very few people can become Latvian citizens in this way.

Latvia is an easy option for those who want to settle in Europe. As an EU member state, Latvian citizens enjoy the full rights of a European citizen, travel in 28 countries and settle in Europe without applying for a Visa. Besides, the time to make paperwork here is also faster than other countries.

8. Saint Lucia - $ 100,000

Saint Lucia is an island nation within the British Commonwealth. There are two great things to become a new citizen of Saint Lucia: first, new citizens are not required to live in Saint Lucia, not even need to set foot in this country. Second, the tax rate on investment returns is 0%. There are 3 ways to become a member of this country:

  1. Donate at least 77,113 USD to Saint Lucia economic fund (depending on the number of dependents).
  2. Invest at least $ 300,000 in a government-designated real estate development project.
  3. Investing US $ 3.5 million in a business project designated by the government.

7. Dominic - $ 100,000

Dominica passport allows you to move freely to more than 110 countries. In addition, the country also imposes a 0% tax on investment returns. To become a Domanica citizen you need:

  1. The simplest way is to donate $ 100,000 to an individual or $ 200,000 to a family of 4 to fund the island's economic diversity.
  2. Invest 200,000 USD into real estate project.

6. Antigua and Barbuda - $ 100,000

This Caribbean East Sea island removed personal income tax in 2016. There are three ways to become a national of this island nation:

  1. Investing USD 400,000 in real estate.
  2. Donate $ 100,000 to the national development fund.
  3. Investing $ 400,000 in business projects.

5. St. Kitts and Nevis - USD 150,000

After the devastating storm last year, the St. Kitts and Nevis adjusted the price for the passport program. More amazing, after signing a tourist treaty with Russia, Moldova, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Rwanda, and Taiwan island last year, citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis can freely travel to 150 countries and territories worldwide without a visa. To become a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis you need:

  1. A $ 250,000 non-refundable donation (with an individual) for SIDF, a non-profit organization that develops supporting industries to support the national economic development.
  2. A non-refundable donation worth $ 300,000 for SIDF (with one individual and 3 dependents), an additional 25,000 for each other member.
  3. Donations of US $ 150,000 for SGF, economic development fund, plus US $ 25,000 for the applicant's spouse and US $ 10,000 for other members.
  4. Buy real estate worth at least $ 200,000 provided that it is not sold in the next 7 years; or buy real estate worth $ 400,000 on condition that it will not be sold within the next 5 years.

4. Grenada- $ 150,000

Under the Commonwealth, Grenada citizens are exempted from visa to 141 countries including China. There are two ways to become a Grenada citizen:

  1. Donate USD 150,000 for Grenada national fund.
  2. Real estate investment worth at least US $ 350,000, plus some other costs.

3. Vanuatu - USD 155,000

According to the latest CBI index, Vanuatu Contribution Program (VCP) is one of two ways to become Vanuatu citizens through the investment pathway along with the Development Support Program (DSP), however those choose DSP will not be able to vote or participate in politics. To become a citizen under the VCP standard, you need to meet the following requirements:

Donate $ 130,000 and pay $ 25,000 in fees and at least $ 250,000 in cash.

2. Moldova- 169,292 USD

In order to become a citizen, the Moldovan government required: a non-refundable contribution of 100,000 Euro for PIF, a public invention fund, along with other service and fee fees worth 49,000 Euro.

1. Greece- 290.143 USD

To become a Greek citizen you need to invest at least 290,143 USD in Greek property.