Actual time to obtain second citizenship

The timing of the second citizenship depends on the method and country of citizenship, the status of the application, and the type of investment.

Many companies offer unreasonable timings in order to attract investors to obtain second citizenship. At Global Citizen Consultants, we are transparent and convey the correct timing to investors.

There are many countries and ways to obtain second citizenship, but obtaining citizenship by investment without language requirements and without the need for residency before applying to programs, and finding a program that speeds up the processing of your application is what you need.

What is the quickest way to obtain a second citizenship?

Citizenship by investment is considered one of the easiest and fastest ways to obtain a second citizenship, as it requires investors to apply some basic conditions and then wait for a period not exceeding one year.

The applicant only needs to choose an accredited legal office to obtain citizenship, and then the office itself directs and collects the necessary files and then applies for them.

Although the countries that grant second citizenship by investment require many procedures to ensure the safety of the investor and his money, they process your application in record time and faster than all other methods, especially Caribbean citizenship.

Caribbean citizenship is usually granted within 6-9 months in total, but there is time for each application and its case, so the time received may be slightly less or slightly more than the specified time.

For example, real estate investment takes longer compared to a non-refundable contribution, because you will spend time searching and finding the right property and then completing purchasing procedures, government audits, obtaining the title deed, etc.

In addition, there are two other factors that have caused a slight delay in the process of obtaining Caribbean citizenship, firstly because Caribbean countries have contracted with external agencies for more security due diligence and secondly because the popularity of these programs has been greater than before and thus an increase in the number of applications.

Although Caribbean citizenship is considered one of the fastest citizenships that can be obtained, it is also one of the countries with the lowest requirements and a program that offers many benefits despite the economic investments required.

From the applicant’s side, everything seems simple and calm, but countries offering second citizenship by investment programs go through the following with the applicant’s file:

1. Screening and evaluating applications

First, the nationality units ensure that all the necessary files required are present and have been translated and certified correctly. In the event of a deficiency or error in documents, the applicant will be alerted and asked about the missing files.

The request, response and preparation process may take more time, which is why it is best to ensure that all files are completed and translated correctly from the beginning. This is the first step where you need an experienced law firm to avoid these delays.

2. Investment verification

At this stage, the Citizenship Unit makes sure that applicants have already met the necessary investment requirements, such as the details of the contribution or the location of the property used to obtain citizenship and its compatibility with the conditions of the property licensed by the Citizenship Units.

3.  Security process for individuals and their money

This is the most important and longest step taken by the government to ensure that the applicants do not have criminal records and their money used for investment is not involved in money laundering etc. During this period, the process goes smoothly if the nationality units do not find anything suspicious. The agent and applicant will be notified upon completion.

Pending orders

Before applying for any program, you should check the backlog of applications due to multiple incidents around the world or while new laws are coming in that cause applications to slow down more than usual. However, it should be noted that any change or introduction of the law does not affect applications submitted before the laws were issued.

But calm may be a good thing and you must have some patience, because if the citizenship Unit does not contact you, this indicates that your file is proceeding correctly. You can inquire about the status of your application if it is in its initial or final stages, or any other details you would like to know, but only through government-approved offices.

Is it possible to get second citizenship in a shorter time?

Yes, it is possible to obtain Saint Lucia citizenship in a shorter time than usual after paying additional amounts to the relevant authorities depending on the number of dependents applied in the file.

Want more details about second citizenship in general and the Saint Lucia citizenship program? Contact the Global Citizen Consultants, the authorized and expert office for obtaining citizenship by investment.