In March 2026, the Citizenship by Investment program market experienced a period of turbulence. This is directly related to the geopolitical situation and the tightening of immigration requirements in many countries. The European programs that once attracted investors are becoming fewer and fewer. Programs from countries in Asia, Oceania, and Africa are becoming more common.
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«Given the dynamics of the citizenship-by-investment program market, our current advice remains the same, and it has remained unchanged for several years. For those interested in a second citizenship but still considering whether to apply, we recommend not delaying. Choose the best option from the available citizenship-by-investment programs. Remember that Montenegro and Malta have closed their programs. Not everyone had the chance to participate—they didn’t dare. And the Caribbean has doubled the cost of its programs. Previously, for example, applying for citizenship in Dominica required a contribution of $100,000. Now, in 2026, it requires an investment of $200,000,”
comments Nuri Katz, President of Apex Capital Partners and an international expert in citizenship by investment.
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Cyprus Residence Permit
The Cypriot authorities will extend residence permits for those unable to visit the island due to the crisis in the Middle East. This decision applies to Cypriot residence permit holders stranded outside the Republic due to disrupted air travel. Specifically, holders of existing residence permits will be allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus until April 30, provided their three-month stay abroad ended after February 28.
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Bhutan Residence Permit for Cryptocurrency
The Kingdom of Bhutan has opened applications for a digital nomad visa, specifically for cryptocurrency. Bhutanese authorities have been accumulating Bitcoin reserves through mining, and now they’re tapping into a new source: foreign investors. A nomad visa will be granted for purchasing a $10,000 deposit in government-issued TER crypto tokens through the digital DK Bank. This is a refundable contribution, which will be returned once the “nomad” leaves Bhutan. Alternatively, they can donate $2,800 annually to the administration of Gelephu, the City of Mindfulness.
Afghanistan. Citizenship by Investment
Afghanistan is preparing a program for investors. It’s unclear who might be interested in such a proposal. But even the Taliban wants to seize the opportunity to raise additional funds from private investors to restart the economy. The initiative to launch the Citizenship by Investment program was announced in February 2026 by the Afghan Minister of Economy. The amount and terms have not been disclosed.
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Nauru. Citizenship by Investment
The Nauru citizenship program has tallied its results – only 20 applications for the year, compared to 27 approvals for São Tomé’s citizenship applications – and the program is only five months old. At its launch, Nauru’s passport had the advantage of visa-free entry to the UK. The UK didn’t have a Schengen zone. But Britain didn’t like Nauru’s program, so they quickly revoked their visa-free entry.
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Saint Lucia. Citizenship by Investment
Citizens of Saint Lucia can no longer enter the UK without a visa, effective March 5, 2026. An exception is made for citizens who have previously obtained an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). However, they can only enter the UK until April 16, 2025, until the end of the transition period. This situation does NOT apply to entry into the Schengen area – there are no changes there. As a reminder, among the Caribbean countries, Antigua, St. Kitts, and Grenada still have visa-free travel to the UK. Dominica does not. More about the program >>
Saint Kitts. Citizenship by Investment
Saint Kitts will begin issuing a new biometric passport in 2026. The island nation’s authorities announced that the new system will be operational by the end of the first quarter. This initiative “confirms the country’s commitment to international security standards and best practices.”
The biometric data collection process will be mandatory for all new program participants. Existing citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis who received citizenship through this program will be required to comply with the new requirements for an extended period to ensure a smooth transition. More about the program >>
While the details of the new process are not yet known, APEX is monitoring the situation through its offices in the Caribbean.
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The procedure for obtaining citizenship or a residence permit through APEX
- Get started with a free consultation with Apex Capital Partners specialists. Ask your question – info@apexcap.org
- Choose a Citizenship by Investment or Residence Permit program that best suits your goals and objectives with Apex Capital Partners. Get a full cost estimate for your family or individual program participation from experts. To do this, you must send the APEX expert a list of dependent family members, indicating their ages. For example: investor + spouse + 16-year-old child.
- Complete the preliminary screening process, a special pre-check from Apex Capital Partners. This step will allow you to check your chances of successfully obtaining citizenship under your chosen Citizenship by Investment or Residence Permit program.
- Sign the agreement with Apex Capital Partners. At this stage, an advance payment is made, covering all required government fees.
- APEX prepares documents, provides full support to the investor in collecting and preparing the package and sends the documents to the country of submission.
- APEX then oversees the process, monitoring the application’s status until the authorities issue a positive decision. Once approved, the investor makes the principal contribution to the program.
Please note that the terms and conditions for citizenship and residency programs vary depending on the application process. Please contact Apex Capital Partners for the specific program’s terms and conditions.
