Lebanese citizens can get a second passport legally through government citizenship by investment programs. The best one for your family depends on four things: your budget, how quickly you need it, where you want to travel and which relatives you want to include.
This guide compares the nine citizenship programs Global Pass offers, using the figures on our program pages (updated October 2026). All amounts are published minimums and exclude government, due diligence and professional fees.
The short answer
- Widest travel access: St. Kitts and Nevis, with a Mobility Score of 148 on passportindex.org, from USD 250,000.
- US business access: Grenada, the only Caribbean program whose citizens can apply for the US E-2 investor visa, from USD 235,000.
- Lowest Caribbean cost: Dominica, from USD 200,000, with citizenship in about 6 to 8 months.
- Fastest: Vanuatu, about 2 months, from USD 130,000, but without visa-free travel to the Schengen area or the UK.
- Lowest cost overall: Nauru and São Tomé and Príncipe, from USD 90,000, with weaker travel access.
Second passport costs for Lebanese citizens compared
| Program | Minimum investment | Time to citizenship | Minimum stay | Travel access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kitts & Nevis | USD 250,000 (SISC donation) | 4–6 months | None | Mobility Score 148 |
| Antigua & Barbuda | USD 230,000 (NDF donation) | 14–18 months | 5 days in the first 5 years | Mobility Score 143 |
| Grenada | USD 235,000 (NTF donation) | 3–6 months | None | Mobility Score 139 |
| Saint Lucia | USD 240,000 (NEF donation) | 24 months | None | 137+ destinations visa-free or on arrival |
| Dominica | USD 200,000 (EDF donation) | 6–8 months | None | Mobility Score 136 |
| Turkey | USD 400,000 (real estate, held 3 years) | About 4 months | None | 121 countries visa-free |
| Vanuatu | USD 130,000 (DSP contribution) | About 2 months | None | No visa-free Schengen or UK travel |
| Nauru | USD 90,000 (until 31 Dec 2026; then USD 115,000) | 3–4 months | None | Mobility Score 87 |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | USD 90,000 (single applicant) | About 6 months | None | Mobility Score 69 |
Mobility Scores are from passportindex.org and count the destinations open visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA.
The Caribbean programs
The five Caribbean programs are the most popular with Lebanese families. All five allow dual citizenship, have no language test, and let you include a spouse and children; all of them also accept qualifying parents.
St. Kitts and Nevis: the strongest Caribbean passport
From USD 250,000 through the Sustainable Island State Contribution, or USD 325,000 in approved real estate. Most applications take 4 to 6 months, there is no minimum stay, and dependent parents or grandparents aged 55 or over can be included. See the St. Kitts and Nevis page.
Grenada: for the US E-2 visa
From USD 235,000 through the National Transformation Fund. Processing typically takes 3 to 6 months. Grenadian citizens can apply for the US E-2 treaty-investor visa if they meet its requirements, and the application can include qualifying parents, grandparents and unmarried adult siblings with no children. See the Grenada page.
Dominica: the lowest Caribbean cost
From USD 200,000 through the Economic Diversification Fund, or USD 220,000 in approved real estate. Most applications take about 6 to 8 months, and children up to 30 and parents or grandparents over 65 can be included. See the Dominica page.
Antigua and Barbuda: for larger families
From USD 230,000 through the National Development Fund, or USD 300,000 in approved real estate. It takes 14 to 18 months and requires 5 days in the country within the first 5 years, but the application can include parents, grandparents and siblings. See the Antigua and Barbuda page.
Saint Lucia
From USD 240,000 through the National Economic Fund, or USD 300,000 in approved real estate or government bonds. The program typically takes 24 months, has no minimum stay, and can include parents and siblings. See the Saint Lucia page.
Turkey: a property-based passport
Turkish citizenship requires a real estate investment of at least USD 400,000, held for 3 years, or USD 500,000 in a bank deposit or government bonds. Citizenship is typically granted in about 4 months, with no residence or language requirement. The application covers a spouse and children, and the Turkish passport gives visa-free access to 121 countries. See the Turkey page.
Lower-cost programs: Vanuatu, Nauru and São Tomé and Príncipe
These three cost less but offer weaker travel access. Vanuatu, from USD 130,000, is the fastest at about 2 months, but its passport no longer gives visa-free travel to the Schengen area or the UK. Nauru costs USD 90,000 for applications submitted before 31 December 2026 (USD 115,000 after that), and São Tomé and Príncipe starts at USD 90,000 for a single applicant.
Golden visas: residence instead of a second passport
If your goal is the right to live in Europe or the UAE rather than a second passport, a golden visa may suit you better.
- Greece Golden Visa: property from €250,000 to €800,000 depending on location and type, 4 to 6 months, no minimum stay.
- Portugal Golden Visa: €500,000 in a Portuguese investment fund; applicants should currently expect about 30 months for the residence permit.
- UAE Golden Visa through Dubai property: property worth at least AED 2 million.
Does Lebanon allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Lebanon does not prohibit dual citizenship, so Lebanese citizens keep their Lebanese nationality when they acquire a second one. All the programs in this guide also permit dual citizenship.
How to choose
- Travel first: start with St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada, the three highest Mobility Scores.
- Business in the US: Grenada’s E-2 eligibility is the deciding factor.
- Budget first: Dominica is the lowest-cost Caribbean option.
- Speed: Grenada (3 to 6 months), Turkey (about 4 months) and St. Kitts and Nevis (4 to 6 months) are the fastest of the stronger passports.
- Parents and siblings: Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Saint Lucia and Nauru can include siblings; check each program’s rules for parents and grandparents.
Next step
Every family’s situation is different, and eligibility rules change. Read our guide to a second passport for Lebanese citizens, or book a free consultation at our office in Horsh Tabet, Maten (Greater Beirut) or in Dubai.
