Top Countries Offering Citizenship & Residency via Crypto Investments

[johnblockbuster]

Hey everyone,

If you’re thinking about getting a second passport or residency through crypto investments, 2025 is shaping up to be a game changer. Several countries now offer citizenship or residency programs that accept Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins, or crypto-linked investments — either directly or through licensed agents. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most popular options right now:

1. Vanuatu — Fast Citizenship via Crypto

   Type: Citizenship by Investment (CBI)

   Crypto Accepted: Yes, but via licensed agents who convert to fiat

   Cost: Starts at $130,000 donation

   Processing: ~30-60 days (one of the fastest in the world)

   Perks: No residency or language requirements, dual citizenship allowed, tax-free income & inheritance, visa-free travel to 90+ countries

   Who’s it for? Digital nomads and crypto founders wanting speed and privacy

2. Dominica & Saint Lucia — Caribbean Passports with Crypto

   Type: Citizenship by Investment

   Crypto Accepted: Via agents (Bitcoin, USDT, etc.)

   Cost: $200k+ (Dominica), $240k+ donation or $300k+ real estate (Saint Lucia)

   Processing: 4-9 months

   Perks: No physical presence required, family included, visa-free access to EU, UK, Singapore

   Who’s it for? Families and investors looking for reliable Caribbean passports

3. Portugal — Crypto-Funded Golden Visa & EU Residency

   Type: Residency-by-Investment (Golden Visa)

   Crypto Accepted: Indirectly, through regulated funds that invest in blockchain startups or BTC ETFs

   Cost: Around €500,000 (~$550k)

   Processing: Usually over 12 months (some delays)

   Perks: Path to EU citizenship after 5–10 years, low stay requirements, tax-exempt long-term crypto gains

   Who’s it for? Crypto investors wanting EU access and a strong legal framework

4. El Salvador — Direct Bitcoin Golden Visa & Citizenship

   Type: Residency + expedited citizenship

   Crypto Accepted: Direct BTC or USDT payments accepted by government

   Cost: $1 million investment

   Processing: ~6 weeks to initial approval, citizenship shortly after

   Perks: No physical stay required, whole family included, supports national Bitcoin adoption

   Who’s it for? True Bitcoin maximalists who want direct crypto-to-passport power