How to Invest in Global Citizenship in 2025

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RIF Trust on How to Become a Global Citizen

Mimoun Assraoui, the CEO of RIF Trust, has established himself as a prominent authority in the sphere of global citizenship. He and his expert team guide HNWI clients through the labyrinth of Citizenship by Investment. As this article will outline, Residency by Investment also aids you on the way to become a global citizen.

“What is global citizenship?,” Mimoun asks. “It’s broader than you think, if we adopt the United Nations’ definition.”

RIF Trust ‘s Chief Executive Officer continues: “For the UN, “global citizenship is the umbrella term for social, political, environmental, and economic actions of globally minded individuals and communities on a worldwide scale.””

“Yet, they expand the idea by explaining that “the concept of global citizenship is embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals though SDG 4: Insuring Inclusive and Quality Education for All and Promote Life Long Learning, which includes global citizenship as one of its targets. By 2030, the international community has agreed to ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including global citizenship.””

Mimoun wraps up his overview with: “As we shall see in the programs offered by the Caribbean and Oceania in particular, investing to become a global citizen can help with sustainability. For RIF Trust, global citizenship means dual citizenship in that you have more than one nationality.”

The Caribbean Route to Global Citizenship

Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment is a sustainability-driven solution for this Eastern Caribbean country. The National Development Fund option has replaced tourism as the key generator of revenue. This sees investors donate a minimum $230,000 to fund projects that will benefit this twin-island state.

There’s an eco-conscious awareness to Dominica Citizenship by Investment. Invest at least $200,000 to the Economic Diversification Fund and you’ll contribute to lessening this Caribbean island’s reliance on fossil fuels. This is through the financing of renewable energy developments on Dominica.

Grenada Citizenship by Investment‘s sustainable option is its National Transformation Fund. This allows the Spice Isle to diversify its economy. Your $235,000 NTF donation is used to bolster industries in Grenada including alternative energy businesses.

While the donation option is lower for St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment, as it is elsewhere in the Eastern Caribbean, the smartest investment is the property one. These real estate units can be resold. The only requirement is that you need to retain ownership of them for a minimum of 7 years.

St Lucia Citizenship by Investment also allows you to reap the reward of a profitable property investment along with the privilege of citizenship. Again, you have to hold on to the real estate unit for a fixed period of time. But in St Lucia, this is 5 years rather than the 7 stipulated in St Kitts and Nevis.

Becoming a Global Citizen Via Europe

The Greek Golden Visa is a €250,000 indirect route to global citizenship. This is not the easiest path to become a dual national in Europe. Especially as there are rigorous residency rules to satisfy and a language test to pass.

Maltese Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN) is a easier citizenship by investment to navigate. That’s mainly because it’s direct. You can secure a Maltese passport through a minimum €600,000 injection of capital.

The Portuguese Golden Visa is another European Residency by Investment program. This requires you to invest at least €500,000. 5 years after your initial application you become eligible to naturalize as a dual citizen.

The Spanish Golden Visa is another way to naturalize in Europe. It will take you 10 years. However, this is reduced to 2 if you come from Latin America or the Philippines.

Türkiye straddles Europe and Asia. The most popular Turkish Citizenship by Investment option is the real estate one. This property purchase means you can add a Turkish passport to your list of possessions without any period of naturalization.

The United Kingdom is geographically European, although not politically so. The UK Innovator Founder Visa is a Residency by Investment that leads to dual citizenship. It will take 7 years.

The North American and Oceanian Way to Global Citizenship

With the Canada Start-up Visa, you pay C$275,000 for residency. After 5 years, you qualify for dual citizenship. A Canadian passport enables you to enter 177 destinations without a visa.

Then there is the US EB-5 Investor Visa. This again makes you eligible to become a dual citizen after 5 years. With an American passport you can travel to 178 visa-free countries.

We conclude our program round-up with Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment. You can become a Vanuatu national in as little as two months. A Vanuatu passport entitles you to visa-free entry to 117 countries.

Take the First Step to Becoming a Global Citizen With RIF Trust

Global citizenship is easily attainable through investing in a Residency or Citizenship by Investment program. To find the right one for you, you’re going to need to consult an authority like RIF Trust to find the best program match for you and your family. So, contact us now, and we’ll show you how to start your journey to becoming a global citizen.