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Passport for cash: These countries offer citizenship in exchange of money

Here's a list of a few countries that provide citizenship or a residency permit if you invest a substantial amount of money.

January 22, 2020 / 15:55 IST
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Moneycontrol has handpicked a number of countries where Indians can legitimately purchase citizenship or residency permit if they invest a substantial amount of money. (Image: Reuters)

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Antigua & Barbuda | Minimum Investment: US$ 250,000 | Residency Requirements: five days within a five-year period (Image: Reuters)

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Canada | Minimum investment: CA$ 800,000 | Residency requirements: 730 days within a five-year period. (Image: Reuters)

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United States | Minimum investment: $500,000 | Residency requirements: 180 days/year. (Image: Reuters)

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United Kingdom | Minimum investment: $500,000 | Residency requirements (equivalent to): 185 days/year. (Image: Reuters)

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Switzerland | Minimum investment: CHF 250,000/yr | Residency Requirements: None (Image: Reuters)

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Portugal | Minimum investment: €500,000| Residency requirements: Seven days/year. (Image: Reuters)

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Spain | Minimum investment: €500,000 | Residency requirements: None (Image: Reuters)

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France | Minimum investment: €10 million | Residency requirements: NA (Image: Reuters)

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New Zealand | Minimum Investment: NZ$ 1.5 million | Residency requirements: 146 days/year (Image: Reuters)

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Australia | Minimum investment: AU$ 5 million | Residency requirements: 40 days/year. (Image: Reuters)