CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES
See below a selection of countries offering residency and citizenship investment programmes.
Given that New Caledonia is a French overseas territory rather than an independent nation, it does not offer a direct citizenship by investment programme. Citizenship by investment enables individuals to obtain second citizenship through qualifying investments, providing advantages such as visa-free travel and financial flexibility. Numerous countries administer such programmes, with several Caribbean islands among them. A noteworthy choice in this regard is Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Programme.
As a French overseas territory and not an independent nation, New Caledonia does not offer a direct residency by investment programme. Residency by investment, often known as Golden Visa programmes, enables foreign investors to obtain a long-term residency visa by making significant investments in a country, usually through real estate or government bonds. Numerous European countries offer such programmes. As alternative options, investors may wish to explore initiatives like the Spanish Golden Visa programme, which provides Spanish residency in exchange for a real estate investment.
France boasts one of the top passport rankings, ranked 15th in La Vida’s extensive Global Passport Ranking, granting investors visa-free access to 198 countries. These nations represent 80.8% of global wealth (GDP) and 92.5% of global travel. Spain or Malta’s Golden Visa programmes provide investors with residency and visa-free entry to 198 nations worldwide. For a robust second passport obtained through direct citizenship investment, the Caribbean presents various options such as St. Lucia’s or St. Kitts’ Citizenship by Investment programmes.
See below a selection of countries offering residency and citizenship investment programmes.