4 Countries Where You Can Use Crypto to Get Citizenship or a Golden Visa (as of August 2025)
edit : 5 Actually .. last one in comments
1. Vanuatu (Pacific)
Citizenship via the Development Support Program (CBI)
Donation requirement: USD 130,000 for individuals; around USD 180,000 for a family of four
Crypto accepted (Bitcoin or stablecoins) through licensed agents who convert to fiat before official submission
Timeline: ~30–60 days for passport
No residency, no interviews, no taxes; remote application supported
2. Dominica & Saint Lucia (Caribbean)
Citizenship by investment via donation
Dominica: USD 200,000+ to its Economic Diversification Fund
Saint Lucia: USD 240,000+ donation or USD 300,000+ in approved real estate
Crypto biotech-friendly: agents accept Bitcoin, USDT, ETH, convert to fiat
Family support included; remote process taking 3–9 months; visa-free access to EU, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong
3. Portugal (Europe, EU Golden Visa)
Investment fund route (not direct crypto payment): must invest €500,000 in CMVM‑regulated funds that may include blockchain assets
Crypto holders convert to fiat via licensed intermediaries, then enter crypto‑linked funds
No full‑time residency; only 7 days in Year 1, 14 days every 2 years
Citizenship eligibility: after 5 years (though possible extension to 10 years under review)
Offers EU residency, family inclusion, and favorable crypto tax treatment (long‑term gains often exempt)
4. El Salvador (Central America)
Launch of the “Freedom Visa” program: USD 1,000,000 investment directly in Bitcoin or USDT — no fiat needed
Process handled via crypto-native system (Tether conversion ensures compliance)
Fast‑track: approvals typically within ~6 weeks; streamlined for whole family
Offers citizenship with zero crypto capital‑gains tax and patriotism‑linked tokenization of investments
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