We recently wrote an article about a number of countries that offer large tax benefits to crypto owners. But more and more countries are even open to investments in crypto as a entrance ticket to residence rights or even citizenship. As of 2025 there are a few countries where you can ‘buy’ a citizenship with the help of crypto. We list them.
Fast naturalization in Vanuatu and in the Caribean
Vanuatu, a small island state in the Pacific, offers one of the fastest procedures in the world. Through recognized agencies, investors can obtain Vanuatuan citizenship within 60 days by means of a donation from 130,000 dollars. This makes Vanuatu the cheapest option in this list.
The government does not accept crypto directly, but recognized intermediaries can convert payments in Bitcoin (BTC) or Stablecoins into Fiat. This approach makes it possible to complete the entire process remotely, without a duty of residence or interview. Family members can also be included in the application.
In the Caribbean, countries such as Dominica and Saint Lucia also accept crypto through trusted service providers. At Dominica, the naturalization program starts from $ 200,000, while Saint Lucia requires investments in real estate from $ 300,000. The processes usually take between 4 and 9 months.
Crypto as a bridge to European citizenship
Portugal offers access to the so-called Golden Visa program via regulated investment funds. Although direct crypto payments are not permitted, there are funds that accept crypto investments and convert it to Fiat. An example of this is the ‘Golden Crypto Fund’. The minimum investment is $ 500,000.
After five years, investors can be eligible for Portuguese citizenship, although the waiting times can rise. Certainly for people from outside the European Union, this option is interesting. Although the process is a lot more expensive than in Vanuatu, for example, a European passport is worth a lot.
El Salvador
The only real Bitcoin country cannot of course be missing. Since the end of 2023, El Salvador has been offering a program that makes direct citizenship possible with an investment of 1 million dollars in BTC or USDT. This so -called Freedom Visa, set up in collaboration with Tether, does not require a physical stay. The application procedure can be completed within a few months, including family members.
Source: https://newsbit.nl/burgerschap-kopen-met-crypto-deze-landen-maken-het-mogelijk/
