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Cost Index 2026

What does it really cost?

Compare the estimated cost of citizenship and residency for a family of four across the programmes we cover.

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Cheapest citizenship for a family of four

Vanuatu at US$180,000 (Development Support Programme), about US$180,000.

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Cheapest EU residency for a family of four

Malta Permanent Residence Programme at €110,000 (Lease in the South of Malta or Gozo), about US$124,700.

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Most expensive for a family of four

Portugal golden visa at €528,785.20 (Investment fund (€500,000)), about US$599,300.

See the full Cost IndexData as of 26 September 2026

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