Processing Time: 18 – 24 months

Family Dependents: Spouse and children under 21 years old

Visa-free Travel: Once citizenship is granted

Overview: The Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program is designed for talented entrepreneurs to immigrate to Canada and start and develop innovative business ideas.

Visa Application Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 3 generations and unmarried siblings of the main applicant

Visa-Free Travel: 143 countries, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the European Schengen Area

Overview: The Grenada Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in 2013, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports within 3 months.

Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 3 generations

Visa-free Travel: 146 countries without a visa, including the Schengen Area of Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom and many other countries

Overview: The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in 2015, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports in just 8-12 months.

Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 4 generations

Visa-free Travel: 151 countries: United Kingdom (6 months), Australia, 27 Schengen countries, Hong Kong, Macau and many other countries around the world

Overview: The Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program was launched in late 2013, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports in just 8-12 months.

Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 3 generations

Visa-free Travel: 156 countries including Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Schengen Area of Europe

Overview: The St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program has been in operation since 1984, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports within 8-12 months.

Processing Time: 8 – 12 months

Family Dependents: 3 generations

Visa-free Travel: 140 countries including the Schengen Area, Hong Kong and Singapore

Overview: The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Program was officially launched in 1993, allowing investors and their families to obtain passports within 8-12 months.