From Malta to Austria, these are the 11 countries where you buy citizenship, also known as a 'golden passport'
Luxury yachts and sailboats at Kalkara marina in Malta, whose "golden passport" program is being challenged by the EU.Believe it or not, it's entirely legal to purchase a passport in a select group of countries. These are the 11 countries with citizenship-by-investment programs, also known as"golden passports."Sylvain Sonnet/Getty Images
Under Article 10, Section 6 of the Austrian Citizenship Act, the Austrian government is able to award citizenship to foreigners who show"extraordinary merit" and contribute significantly to the state's interests — either scientifically, culturally, or economically. Applicants also can invest in"designated, officially approved real estate" worth at least $400,000, which comes with a $30,000 processing fee.
Alternatively, applicants can invest in an approved real estate project with a value of at least $200,000. Aerial photo of the village Canaries on the Caribbean island St. Lucia.The least expensive option is a $100,000 donation to the island's National Economic Fund. Applicants who prefer to invest in real estate can purchase property worth at least $300,000, which cannot be sold for five years.
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