With a second passport, the hard part is choosing the right programme at the start
Citizenship by investment is not one standard product. It is a set of separate national programmes, each with its own entry requirements, investment options, timelines and ongoing obligations — and all of them change with policy. Before you compare programmes, settle three things: what you actually need (visa-free mobility, asset planning, your children's education, or somewhere to live), whether you will pass due diligence (this is the make-or-break stage; nearly every programme scrutinises the applicant's background closely), and what you must keep doing after approval (reporting, residence requirements and investment holding periods differ from country to country).
Programme overview and who it suits
Project Description
second passport (Citizenship by Investment/CBI) is suitable for the global travel and asset allocation needs of high-net-worth individuals. Common programs include: Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Vanuatu, Grenada, Turkey, etc.
value
- More countries and regions offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access;
- Tax and asset allocation planning;
- Children's education and immigration status planning.
Application Instructions
The thresholds, timelines, and investment methods vary from country to country. Please contact our advisors for a personalized solution and quote.
Three common misconceptions
- Comparing on price alone — the programme with the lowest price tag does not necessarily solve your actual problem; travel access, tax arrangements and how it fits your children's schooling have to be weighed together
- Underestimating due diligence — background screening is the main point at which applicants are rejected; if your history and source-of-funds explanation are not properly prepared, the time and money spent upfront can be lost
- Deciding on outdated information — programme conditions and acceptance rules are revised, and older guides found online are frequently out of date; go by the programme authority's current announcements
How the process runs, in stages
- Assessment and shortlist — pin down what you need and compare the programmes that can deliver it
- Document preparation — identity documents, police clearances, a source-of-funds explanation, and the notarisation and authentication each of them requires
- Submission and due diligence — the file goes in through an authorised agent and the programme authority carries out its background checks
- Investment and approval — complete the investment as the programme requires and receive the approval
- Documents and afterwards — obtain the passport and related documents, then meet the programme's ongoing obligations
Have Yixing handle it — compare options before you commit
Where second-passport cases go wrong is rarely the processing itself; it is choosing the wrong programme at the outset. Our work starts with what you really need — mobility, asset planning, your children's education or a place to live — then sets the candidate programmes side by side on requirements, timelines and ongoing obligations and puts a recommendation in front of you. Once you decide, we handle document pre-check, support through due diligence, submission and follow-up all the way through.
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Programme conditions, timelines and costs are as announced by the authorities of the programme country at the time. Yixing provides programme comparison and filing assistance. Approval rests entirely with the authorities of the programme country; Yixing is a private consultancy with no government affiliation and does not promise outcomes. Investment amounts and service fees are quoted case by case by an advisor.
Frequently asked questions
Who is a second passport for?
Typically people who need broader travel access, who are planning their assets and status, or who are making long-term arrangements for their children's education. Whether it suits you depends on your specific need; not everyone needs one.
How do I choose between the programmes?
Pin down the core problem you want solved first, then compare entry requirements, timelines, investment options and ongoing obligations. Comparing on price alone leads to the wrong choice: the programme with the lowest price tag may not match what you need.
What does due diligence look at?
The applicant's background and the source of funds. How well your record and your funds explanation are prepared largely decides whether you pass, so clear them up before the file is submitted.
How long does it take?
It varies widely between programmes and depends on how quickly the programme authority is processing files at the time. Approval rests with the authorities of the programme country; Yixing does not promise outcomes or timelines.
How are the costs worked out?
The investment amount follows the programme country's current rules, and the service fee depends on the plan chosen. Ask a Yixing advisor for a case-by-case quote.
