Citizenship by investment

FAMILY CITIZENSHIP GUIDE · 2026

Best citizenship by investment programmes for families

Compare programmes by the people you need to include—not by a headline price. This guide helps families assess spouses, children, adult dependants, parents, grandparents and siblings before requesting an exact cost.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Dominica is our best overall family choice.

Dominica leads for its established programme, practical family coverage and clear routes. Saint Lucia and Saint Kitts and Nevis are strong alternatives, Grenada stands out when US E-2 planning matters, and Türkiye is the strongest property-led option for a spouse and children under 18.

INTERACTIVE FAMILY MATCH

Start with your family’s priority.

Choose the closest scenario. Recommendations adapt instantly while Dominica remains Baytii’s best overall family programme.

Recommended for this choice: DominicaOnly programmes that support this family structure are shown. Age, dependency and documentary conditions still apply.
01RECOMMENDED
Best overall for families

Dominica

Minimum investmentFrom US$200,000Total family cost varies

Baytii’s leading family choice: a long-established programme for a spouse, children and qualifying dependent parents or grandparents, with clear contribution and approved real-estate routes.

Family scope
Spouse · Dependent children · Eligible parents and grandparents
Typical timing
Usually 6–9 months
Mobility
145+ destinations
View Dominica programme
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Strong for a family of four

Saint Lucia

Minimum investmentFrom US$240,000Total family cost varies

Its principal contribution route is structured for the main applicant with up to three qualifying dependants, before age-based additions and other fees.

Family scope
Spouse · Dependent children · Eligible parents +1 more
Typical timing
Usually 6–9 months
Mobility
145+ destinations
View Saint Lucia programme
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Strong for adult dependent children

Saint Kitts & Nevis

Minimum investmentFrom US$250,000Total family cost varies

Qualifying children in full-time education and supported parents may be included, subject to current age and dependency rules.

Family scope
Spouse · Dependent children · Eligible parents
Typical timing
Usually 4–6 months
Mobility
150+ destinations
View Saint Kitts & Nevis programme
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Strong mobility-led family option

Grenada

Minimum investmentFrom US$235,000Total family cost varies

A spouse, dependent children and dependent parents may qualify, with the additional strategic benefit of eligibility to pursue the US E-2 visa subject to its separate rules.

Family scope
Spouse · Dependent children · Eligible parents +1 more
Typical timing
Usually 6–9 months
Mobility
145+ destinations
View Grenada programme
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Best property-led family route

Türkiye

Minimum investmentFrom US$400,000Total family cost varies

A direct fit for a main applicant, spouse and children under 18 when the family also wants qualifying Turkish real estate rather than a contribution route.

Family scope
Main applicant · Spouse · Children under 18
Typical timing
Usually 6–9 months; timing may vary
Mobility
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 115+ destinations
View Türkiye programme

FAMILY ELIGIBILITY SNAPSHOT

Match the programme to your household.

Family needStart withVerify before choosing
Spouse + young childrenDominica · Saint Lucia · Saint Kitts & NevisTotal cost, interviews and nationality restrictions
Adult childrenDominica · Saint Kitts & Nevis · Grenada · São Tomé & PríncipeEducation, dependency and marital status
Parents or grandparentsSaint Kitts & Nevis · Dominica · Grenada · São Tomé & PríncipeMinimum age and financial dependency evidence
SiblingsSaint Lucia · NauruAge, marital status, consent and additional fees
Property plus citizenshipTürkiyeOnly the spouse and children under 18 can join the Turkish application
US E-2 planningGrenadaSeparate E-2 eligibility, business and treaty requirements
Open the full comparison tool
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Confirm eligibility first

Nationality, residence history and due diligence can remove a programme before cost becomes relevant.

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Map every dependant

Record relationship, age, education, marital status and financial dependency for each person.

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Compare complete costs

Include government, due diligence, processing, passport, professional and route-specific charges.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Family citizenship questions.

What is the best citizenship by investment programme for a family?+

There is no universal winner. The right programme depends on the number and ages of children, whether parents or siblings must be included, nationality restrictions, investment route, due diligence profile and total family cost.

Can adult children be included?+

Some programmes accept adult children only when they meet specific education, financial dependency, marital-status or disability conditions. Eligibility must be checked against the rules in force before submission.

Can parents and grandparents apply with the family?+

Several Caribbean programmes allow qualifying dependent parents or grandparents, but minimum ages and dependency evidence differ. They should never be assumed eligible from relationship alone.

Which programme is cheapest for a family of four?+

The lowest published contribution is not necessarily the lowest total cost. Due diligence, processing, interview, passport, professional and dependant-specific fees can change the ranking for each family.

Can siblings be included?+

Sibling inclusion is limited here to Saint Lucia and Nauru. Saint Lucia applies specific age, marital-status and consent conditions, while Nauru applies its current dependant rules and additional sibling fees.

Do all family members undergo due diligence?+

Yes. Every included applicant is reviewed under the programme’s current due diligence rules, with age-specific checks, fees and interviews where applicable.

Official programme references used for this guideDominica CBIUSaint Lucia CIPSaint Kitts and Nevis CIUGrenada IMAInvest in TürkiyeNauru Program OfficeReviewed August 2026. Programme rules and fees remain subject to official change.

PRIVATE FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Find the strongest route for your whole family.

Share the family structure, nationalities and investment preference. Baytii and its specialist partner will confirm eligibility and prepare a programme-by-programme cost comparison.

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