Citizenship
Paths to citizenship and naturalization
Citizenship can be obtained through various pathways including naturalization (after years of residency), descent (if you have ancestry in the country), investment (citizenship by investment programs), or exceptional circumstances. Each country has different requirements, timelines, and benefits for citizens versus permanent residents.
77visa types
55countries
7questions
Compare Citizenship
🇫🇷
France
10-Year Resident Card
Cost
€225 residence card fee + €25 stamp duty
Processing
3-6 months
Duration
10 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇭
Philippines
9(a) Tourist Visa
Cost
Extensions: PHP 3,000-5,000 per month
Processing
Visa-free: immediate, Visa application: 3-7 days
Duration
30 days initial (visa-free), extendable to 36 months
Path to PR
No
🇮🇱
Israel
Aliyah (Law of Return)
Cost
Free (government-funded process)
Processing
Documentation: 6 months to 2+ years, Approval: weeks to months
Duration
Permanent - immediate citizenship
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇼
Taiwan
APRC (Permanent Residency)
Cost
NT$10,000
Processing
1-3 months
Duration
Permanent (with maintenance requirements)
Path to PR
Yes
🇦🇺
Australia
Australian Citizenship
Cost
AUD $490 (free for under 16 or over 60)
Processing
12-18 months from application to ceremony
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇺🇸
United States
B1/B2 Visitor
Cost
$185 visa fee + $250 integrity fee = $435 total, or ESTA: $40.27
Processing
Visa: varies by embassy, ESTA: usually instant to 72 hours
Duration
Visa: up to 10 years, Stays: typically 6 months (B1/B2) or 90 days (ESTA)
Path to PR
No
🇮🇱
Israel
B/2 Tourist Visa & ETA-IL
Cost
ETA-IL: ILS 25 (~$7), Visa: varies by country
Processing
ETA-IL: usually instant to 72 hours, Visa: 2-4 weeks
Duration
Up to 90 days
Path to PR
No
🇧🇪
Belgium
Belgian Citizenship
Cost
€1,000
Processing
4-12 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
British Citizenship
Cost
£1,735 (includes £130 ceremony fee)
Processing
3-6 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇲🇩
Moldova
Citizenship
Cost
Application fees (varies)
Processing
Up to 12 months from complete application
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇭🇷
Croatia
Citizenship
Cost
Varies (language exam + administrative fees)
Processing
1-2 years
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇷
Costa Rica
Citizenship
Cost
Government fees + legal/translation costs
Processing
10-18 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇱
Chile
Citizenship
Cost
Approximately $100 USD
Processing
2-3 years from application to approval
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇦
Canada
Citizenship
Cost
CAD $630 adult, $100 minor
Processing
12-24 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇸🇬
Singapore
Citizenship
Cost
S$100 per applicant
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇺🇸
United States
Citizenship
Cost
$760 (paper) or $710 (online), reduced fee $380 available
Processing
6-14 months from filing to oath ceremony
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇱
Poland
Citizenship
Cost
PLN 219 (current) — may increase to PLN 1,000-1,669 under reforms
Processing
3-12 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇿🇦
South Africa
Citizenship
Cost
Naturalization fee + ID document re-issue fee
Processing
Approximately 6 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇩
Indonesia
Citizenship
Cost
IDR 50,000,000 (~$3,200 USD)
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇳🇿
New Zealand
Citizenship
Cost
Citizenship application fee
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇸🇻
El Salvador
Citizenship
Cost
$100-200 processing fees (or $1M Freedom Passport)
Processing
6-12 months after eligibility
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇩🇪
Germany
Citizenship
Cost
€255 (€51 per minor child)
Processing
6-24 months from application
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇦🇹
Austria
Citizenship
Cost
€1,115 (varies by province)
Processing
12-24 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇹
Portugal
Citizenship
Cost
€250 application fee
Processing
12-24 months for decision
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇭🇺
Hungary
Citizenship
Cost
Administrative fees vary
Processing
6-12 months after application
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇪🇸
Spain
Citizenship
Cost
€100 application fee + €60 DELE exam + €85 CCSE exam
Processing
1-3 years after application
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇷
Turkey
Citizenship by Investment
Cost
$400,000-500,000 investment + ~5% transaction costs
Processing
3-6 months to citizenship and passport
Duration
Permanent (citizenship)
Path to PR
Yes
🇦🇷
Argentina
Citizenship by Investment
Cost
$500,000+ USD investment plus administrative fees
Processing
30 business days (once program launches)
Duration
Permanent citizenship
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇺
Vanuatu
Citizenship by Investment (CIIP)
Cost
Total contribution similar to DSP but $50,000 redeemable after 4 years via Cocoa Sustainable Fund
Processing
30-45 days
Duration
Permanent citizenship
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇺
Vanuatu
Citizenship by Investment (DSP)
Cost
Single applicant: $130,000 donation + $5,000 due diligence + $5,000 legal fees | Couple: $150,000 | Family of 3: $165,000 | Family of 4: $180,000 | Each additional: $10,000
Processing
30-45 days (fastest CBI program globally)
Duration
Permanent citizenship
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇱
Israel
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
Application and processing fees
Processing
5-7+ years total pathway (visa to citizenship)
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇭
Philippines
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
Court fees + legal representation
Processing
2-5 years (judicial process)
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇳
India
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
INR 1,500 application fee; PRS investors: INR 10-25 crore investment
Processing
1-3 years (discretionary decision by Ministry of Home Affairs)
Duration
Permanent upon grant
Path to PR
Yes
🇺🇾
Uruguay
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
Approximately $200-500 USD in fees
Processing
6-12 months for application processing
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇧🇷
Brazil
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
No application fee (documents may have costs)
Processing
6-18 months (2 years total from application to completion)
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇾
Cyprus
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
€500-€1,000
Processing
8 months (fast-track), 2-3 years (standard)
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇷🇸
Serbia
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
~€557 administrative fee
Processing
Several months to 1 year
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇬🇭
Ghana
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
Application and processing fees vary
Processing
12-24 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇦🇷
Argentina
Citizenship by Naturalization
Cost
Approximately $200-500 USD in fees
Processing
1-2 years for court processing
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇬🇭
Ghana
Citizenship by Registration
Cost
Fees vary
Processing
8-18 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇪🇨
Ecuador
Citizenship (Naturalization)
Cost
Administrative fees vary
Processing
6-12 months after meeting requirements
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇲🇽
Mexico
Citizenship (Naturalization)
Cost
~8,755 MXN (~$490 USD)
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇾
Paraguay
Citizenship / Naturalization
Cost
~$500-1,000 legal and filing fees
Processing
12-18 months (due to high demand)
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇿
Czech Republic
Czech Citizenship
Cost
~€610 (~CZK 15,000)
Processing
180 days
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇳🇱
Netherlands
Dutch Citizenship
Cost
€1,091 (naturalization), €231 (option procedure)
Processing
Approximately 12 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇪🇪
Estonia
Estonian Citizenship
Cost
Application fee varies
Processing
6-12 months after application
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇳
India
e-Tourist Visa
Cost
$10-25 (30-day) / $40 (1-year) / $80 (5-year) + 2.5% bank charge
Processing
3-4 working days; approved ETA via email in 24-72 hours
Duration
30 days, 1 year, or 5 years; max 90-180 days per visit
Path to PR
No
🇻🇳
Vietnam
E-Visa (Electronic Visa)
Cost
$25 USD (single entry) / $50 USD (multiple entry)
Processing
3-5 working days
Duration
Up to 90 days
Path to PR
No
🇫🇷
France
French Citizenship
Cost
€55 stamp duty
Processing
12-18 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇬🇷
Greece
Greek Citizenship
Cost
€250 exam fee + €700 application fee
Processing
2-3 years from application
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇪
Ireland
Irish Citizenship
Cost
€175 application + €950 certificate fee
Processing
12-24 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇹
Italy
Italian Citizenship
Cost
€250 application fee
Processing
24-36 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇰🇷
South Korea
Korean Citizenship
Cost
₩100,000 (~$80 USD) application fee
Processing
1 year to 1.5 years
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇯🇵
Japan
Naturalization
Cost
No government fee, but document costs
Processing
8-12 months on average, can take longer
Duration
Permanent (citizenship)
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇷
Turkey
Naturalization
Cost
~$200-500 in fees
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Permanent (citizenship)
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇴
Tonga
Naturalization
Cost
Varies - contact Immigration Division
Processing
12-24 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇲🇦
Morocco
Naturalization (Citizenship)
Cost
Administrative fees: 200-500 MAD
Processing
1-3 years (discretionary Royal Decree)
Duration
Permanent (citizenship)
Path to PR
Yes
🇮🇳
India
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card
Cost
$275 (varies by country and processing center)
Processing
30-60 days via ociservices.gov.in or VFS Global
Duration
Lifelong; renewal only when passport is renewed (once after age 20)
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇦
Panama
Panama Citizenship
Cost
$5,000-7,000 including legal and government fees
Processing
1-2 years after eligibility
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇳
Vietnam
Permanent Residence
Cost
Varies based on documentation
Processing
1-2 years
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇹🇭
Thailand
Permanent Residence
Cost
THB 7,600 application fee + THB 191,400 upon approval
Processing
1-2 years after application
Duration
Permanent (with re-entry permit for travel)
Path to PR
Yes
🇲🇩
Moldova
Permanent Residence
Cost
Application fees (reduced for fast-track)
Processing
Up to 90 days (90-120 days fast-track for investors)
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇲🇾
Malaysia
Permanent Residence
Cost
Processing fees vary by category
Processing
2-5+ years
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇯🇵
Japan
Permanent Residency
Cost
¥8,000 (expected to increase to ~¥100,000 by 2027)
Processing
4-6 months typically, can take up to 1 year
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇵🇾
Paraguay
Permanent Residency
Cost
~$400-600 total fees
Processing
~12 weeks standard, ~5 weeks expedited
Duration
Permanent (ID card renewed every 10 years)
Path to PR
Yes
🇸🇬
Singapore
Permanent Residency
Cost
S$100 per applicant
Processing
4-6 months (may take longer)
Duration
Indefinite (Re-Entry Permit valid 5 years)
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇴
Colombia
Resident Visa
Cost
$170-230 USD visa fee
Processing
3-6 weeks
Duration
Indefinite (cedula renewal every 5 years)
Path to PR
Yes
🇬🇭
Ghana
Right of Abode
Cost
Application fees vary, typically $500-1,000
Processing
3-6 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇫🇷
France
Schengen Tourist Visa
Cost
€80 (reduced rates for some nationalities)
Processing
15 days standard, up to 45 days
Duration
Up to 90 days in 180-day period
Path to PR
No
🇨🇭
Switzerland
Swiss Citizenship
Cost
CHF 500-3,000 depending on canton and commune
Processing
12-24 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇨🇴
Colombia
Tourist Entry (Visa Exempt)
Cost
Free (extension fee ~$45 USD)
Processing
Immediate at border
Duration
90 days, extendable to 180 days per year
Path to PR
No
🇵🇪
Peru
Tourist Entry (Visa Exempt)
Cost
Free entry (extension fee ~$30 USD)
Processing
Immediate at border
Duration
90 days, extendable to 183 days
Path to PR
No
🇸🇻
El Salvador
Tourist Visa
Cost
Free for visa-free countries, eVisa ~$30
Processing
Visa-free: instant, eVisa: 3-5 days
Duration
180 days (visa-free countries)
Path to PR
No
🇧🇭
Bahrain
Tourist Visa
Cost
BHD 29 single entry, BHD 72 multiple entry
Processing
3-5 business days (eVisa)
Duration
14-30 days per entry
Path to PR
No
🇻🇺
Vanuatu
Tourist Visa
Cost
Visa-free for most Western countries | eVisa: 5,150 VUV (~$45 USD)
Processing
Visa-free: immediate | eVisa: 3-5 business days
Duration
30-120 days depending on nationality (no extension)
Path to PR
No
🇦🇪
Dubai (UAE)
UAE Citizenship
Cost
No public fee schedule—by nomination only
Processing
Varies—by government discretion
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
🇻🇳
Vietnam
Visa Exemption
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate at border
Duration
15-90 days depending on nationality
Path to PR
No
🇫🇷 France 10-Year Resident Card | €225 residence card fee + €25 stamp duty | 3-6 months | 10 years, renewable | Yes | |
🇵🇭 Philippines 9(a) Tourist Visa | Extensions: PHP 3,000-5,000 per month | Visa-free: immediate, Visa application: 3-7 days | 30 days initial (visa-free), extendable to 36 months | No | |
🇮🇱 Israel Aliyah (Law of Return) | Free (government-funded process) | Documentation: 6 months to 2+ years, Approval: weeks to months | Permanent - immediate citizenship | Yes | |
🇹🇼 Taiwan APRC (Permanent Residency) | NT$10,000 | 1-3 months | Permanent (with maintenance requirements) | Yes | |
🇦🇺 Australia Australian Citizenship | AUD $490 (free for under 16 or over 60) | 12-18 months from application to ceremony | Permanent | Yes | |
🇺🇸 United States B1/B2 Visitor | $185 visa fee + $250 integrity fee = $435 total, or ESTA: $40.27 | Visa: varies by embassy, ESTA: usually instant to 72 hours | Visa: up to 10 years, Stays: typically 6 months (B1/B2) or 90 days (ESTA) | No | |
🇮🇱 Israel B/2 Tourist Visa & ETA-IL | ETA-IL: ILS 25 (~$7), Visa: varies by country | ETA-IL: usually instant to 72 hours, Visa: 2-4 weeks | Up to 90 days | No | |
🇧🇪 Belgium Belgian Citizenship | €1,000 | 4-12 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom British Citizenship | £1,735 (includes £130 ceremony fee) | 3-6 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇲🇩 Moldova Citizenship | Application fees (varies) | Up to 12 months from complete application | Permanent | Yes | |
🇭🇷 Croatia Citizenship | Varies (language exam + administrative fees) | 1-2 years | Permanent | Yes | |
🇨🇷 Costa Rica Citizenship | Government fees + legal/translation costs | 10-18 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇨🇱 Chile Citizenship | Approximately $100 USD | 2-3 years from application to approval | Permanent | Yes | |
🇨🇦 Canada Citizenship | CAD $630 adult, $100 minor | 12-24 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇸🇬 Singapore Citizenship | S$100 per applicant | 6-12 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇺🇸 United States Citizenship | $760 (paper) or $710 (online), reduced fee $380 available | 6-14 months from filing to oath ceremony | Permanent | Yes | |
🇵🇱 Poland Citizenship | PLN 219 (current) — may increase to PLN 1,000-1,669 under reforms | 3-12 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇿🇦 South Africa Citizenship | Naturalization fee + ID document re-issue fee | Approximately 6 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇮🇩 Indonesia Citizenship | IDR 50,000,000 (~$3,200 USD) | 6-12 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇳🇿 New Zealand Citizenship | Citizenship application fee | 6-12 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇸🇻 El Salvador Citizenship | $100-200 processing fees (or $1M Freedom Passport) | 6-12 months after eligibility | Permanent | Yes | |
🇩🇪 Germany Citizenship | €255 (€51 per minor child) | 6-24 months from application | Permanent | Yes | |
🇦🇹 Austria Citizenship | €1,115 (varies by province) | 12-24 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇵🇹 Portugal Citizenship | €250 application fee | 12-24 months for decision | Permanent | Yes | |
🇭🇺 Hungary Citizenship | Administrative fees vary | 6-12 months after application | Permanent | Yes | |
🇪🇸 Spain Citizenship | €100 application fee + €60 DELE exam + €85 CCSE exam | 1-3 years after application | Permanent | Yes | |
🇹🇷 Turkey Citizenship by Investment | $400,000-500,000 investment + ~5% transaction costs | 3-6 months to citizenship and passport | Permanent (citizenship) | Yes | |
🇦🇷 Argentina Citizenship by Investment | $500,000+ USD investment plus administrative fees | 30 business days (once program launches) | Permanent citizenship | Yes | |
🇻🇺 Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (CIIP) | Total contribution similar to DSP but $50,000 redeemable after 4 years via Cocoa Sustainable Fund | 30-45 days | Permanent citizenship | Yes | |
🇻🇺 Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment (DSP) | Single applicant: $130,000 donation + $5,000 due diligence + $5,000 legal fees | Couple: $150,000 | Family of 3: $165,000 | Family of 4: $180,000 | Each additional: $10,000 | 30-45 days (fastest CBI program globally) | Permanent citizenship | Yes | |
🇮🇱 Israel Citizenship by Naturalization | Application and processing fees | 5-7+ years total pathway (visa to citizenship) | Permanent | Yes | |
🇵🇭 Philippines Citizenship by Naturalization | Court fees + legal representation | 2-5 years (judicial process) | Permanent | Yes | |
🇮🇳 India Citizenship by Naturalization | INR 1,500 application fee; PRS investors: INR 10-25 crore investment | 1-3 years (discretionary decision by Ministry of Home Affairs) | Permanent upon grant | Yes | |
🇺🇾 Uruguay Citizenship by Naturalization | Approximately $200-500 USD in fees | 6-12 months for application processing | Permanent | Yes | |
🇧🇷 Brazil Citizenship by Naturalization | No application fee (documents may have costs) | 6-18 months (2 years total from application to completion) | Permanent | Yes | |
🇨🇾 Cyprus Citizenship by Naturalization | €500-€1,000 | 8 months (fast-track), 2-3 years (standard) | Permanent | Yes | |
🇷🇸 Serbia Citizenship by Naturalization | ~€557 administrative fee | Several months to 1 year | Permanent | Yes | |
🇬🇭 Ghana Citizenship by Naturalization | Application and processing fees vary | 12-24 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇦🇷 Argentina Citizenship by Naturalization | Approximately $200-500 USD in fees | 1-2 years for court processing | Permanent | Yes | |
🇬🇭 Ghana Citizenship by Registration | Fees vary | 8-18 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇪🇨 Ecuador Citizenship (Naturalization) | Administrative fees vary | 6-12 months after meeting requirements | Permanent | Yes | |
🇲🇽 Mexico Citizenship (Naturalization) | ~8,755 MXN (~$490 USD) | 6-12 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇵🇾 Paraguay Citizenship / Naturalization | ~$500-1,000 legal and filing fees | 12-18 months (due to high demand) | Permanent | Yes | |
🇨🇿 Czech Republic Czech Citizenship | ~€610 (~CZK 15,000) | 180 days | Permanent | Yes | |
🇳🇱 Netherlands Dutch Citizenship | €1,091 (naturalization), €231 (option procedure) | Approximately 12 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇪🇪 Estonia Estonian Citizenship | Application fee varies | 6-12 months after application | Permanent | Yes | |
🇮🇳 India e-Tourist Visa | $10-25 (30-day) / $40 (1-year) / $80 (5-year) + 2.5% bank charge | 3-4 working days; approved ETA via email in 24-72 hours | 30 days, 1 year, or 5 years; max 90-180 days per visit | No | |
🇻🇳 Vietnam E-Visa (Electronic Visa) | $25 USD (single entry) / $50 USD (multiple entry) | 3-5 working days | Up to 90 days | No | |
🇫🇷 France French Citizenship | €55 stamp duty | 12-18 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇬🇷 Greece Greek Citizenship | €250 exam fee + €700 application fee | 2-3 years from application | Permanent | Yes | |
🇮🇪 Ireland Irish Citizenship | €175 application + €950 certificate fee | 12-24 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇮🇹 Italy Italian Citizenship | €250 application fee | 24-36 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇰🇷 South Korea Korean Citizenship | ₩100,000 (~$80 USD) application fee | 1 year to 1.5 years | Permanent | Yes | |
🇯🇵 Japan Naturalization | No government fee, but document costs | 8-12 months on average, can take longer | Permanent (citizenship) | Yes | |
🇹🇷 Turkey Naturalization | ~$200-500 in fees | 6-12 months | Permanent (citizenship) | Yes | |
🇹🇴 Tonga Naturalization | Varies - contact Immigration Division | 12-24 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇲🇦 Morocco Naturalization (Citizenship) | Administrative fees: 200-500 MAD | 1-3 years (discretionary Royal Decree) | Permanent (citizenship) | Yes | |
🇮🇳 India Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card | $275 (varies by country and processing center) | 30-60 days via ociservices.gov.in or VFS Global | Lifelong; renewal only when passport is renewed (once after age 20) | Yes | |
🇵🇦 Panama Panama Citizenship | $5,000-7,000 including legal and government fees | 1-2 years after eligibility | Permanent | Yes | |
🇻🇳 Vietnam Permanent Residence | Varies based on documentation | 1-2 years | Permanent | Yes | |
🇹🇭 Thailand Permanent Residence | THB 7,600 application fee + THB 191,400 upon approval | 1-2 years after application | Permanent (with re-entry permit for travel) | Yes | |
🇲🇩 Moldova Permanent Residence | Application fees (reduced for fast-track) | Up to 90 days (90-120 days fast-track for investors) | Permanent | Yes | |
🇲🇾 Malaysia Permanent Residence | Processing fees vary by category | 2-5+ years | Permanent | Yes | |
🇯🇵 Japan Permanent Residency | ¥8,000 (expected to increase to ~¥100,000 by 2027) | 4-6 months typically, can take up to 1 year | Permanent | Yes | |
🇵🇾 Paraguay Permanent Residency | ~$400-600 total fees | ~12 weeks standard, ~5 weeks expedited | Permanent (ID card renewed every 10 years) | Yes | |
🇸🇬 Singapore Permanent Residency | S$100 per applicant | 4-6 months (may take longer) | Indefinite (Re-Entry Permit valid 5 years) | Yes | |
🇨🇴 Colombia Resident Visa | $170-230 USD visa fee | 3-6 weeks | Indefinite (cedula renewal every 5 years) | Yes | |
🇬🇭 Ghana Right of Abode | Application fees vary, typically $500-1,000 | 3-6 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇫🇷 France Schengen Tourist Visa | €80 (reduced rates for some nationalities) | 15 days standard, up to 45 days | Up to 90 days in 180-day period | No | |
🇨🇭 Switzerland Swiss Citizenship | CHF 500-3,000 depending on canton and commune | 12-24 months | Permanent | Yes | |
🇨🇴 Colombia Tourist Entry (Visa Exempt) | Free (extension fee ~$45 USD) | Immediate at border | 90 days, extendable to 180 days per year | No | |
🇵🇪 Peru Tourist Entry (Visa Exempt) | Free entry (extension fee ~$30 USD) | Immediate at border | 90 days, extendable to 183 days | No | |
🇸🇻 El Salvador Tourist Visa | Free for visa-free countries, eVisa ~$30 | Visa-free: instant, eVisa: 3-5 days | 180 days (visa-free countries) | No | |
🇧🇭 Bahrain Tourist Visa | BHD 29 single entry, BHD 72 multiple entry | 3-5 business days (eVisa) | 14-30 days per entry | No | |
🇻🇺 Vanuatu Tourist Visa | Visa-free for most Western countries | eVisa: 5,150 VUV (~$45 USD) | Visa-free: immediate | eVisa: 3-5 business days | 30-120 days depending on nationality (no extension) | No | |
🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) UAE Citizenship | No public fee schedule—by nomination only | Varies—by government discretion | Permanent | Yes | |
🇻🇳 Vietnam Visa Exemption | Free | Immediate at border | 15-90 days depending on nationality | No |
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