Global Pass advises expatriate families in Riyadh on a second citizenship through government citizenship by investment programs, and Saudi nationals on European golden visas.
For expatriate families living in Riyadh. Eligibility depends on your nationality, not on where you live. Published minimums exclude government, due diligence and professional fees. Last updated 29 October 2026.
| Program | Minimum investment | Time to citizenship | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda | USD 230,000NDF donation | 14–18 months | 5 days in the first 5 years |
| Dominica | USD 200,000EDF donation | 6–8 months | None |
| Grenada | USD 235,000NTF donation | 3–6 months | None |
| St. Kitts & Nevis | USD 250,000SISC donation | 4–6 months | None |
| Saint Lucia | USD 240,000NEF donation | 24 months | None |
| Turkey | USD 400,000Real estate, held for 3 years | About 4 months | None |
Turkey’s program is not open to Syrian nationals. We confirm which programs are open to your family at the first consultation.
A European golden visa gives you the right to live in the country, not a second nationality, so it suits Saudi nationals as well as expats.
The Greece Golden Visa requires a property investment of €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and other named areas, €400,000 elsewhere, or €250,000 for qualifying conversions and restorations. Permits typically take 4 to 6 months, with no minimum stay.
See the Greece pageThe Portugal Golden Visa requires an investment of at least €500,000 in a Portuguese investment fund. Applicants should currently expect about 30 months to receive the residence permit, and must spend an average of 7 days a year in Portugal.
See the Portugal page* Timelines and approval depend on each government’s due diligence and are not guaranteed.
Straight answers to the questions families ask us most.
Yes, if you are an expatriate. Families living in Riyadh apply under the same programs as anywhere else, without moving: Caribbean programs start at USD 200,000 in Dominica, USD 230,000 in Antigua & Barbuda, USD 235,000 in Grenada, USD 240,000 in Saint Lucia and USD 250,000 in St. Kitts & Nevis. Eligibility depends on your nationality, not on where you live.
We do not offer citizenship programs to Saudi nationals. For Saudi nationals, we recommend European golden visas, which give the right to live in countries such as Greece and Portugal without taking a second nationality.
The Greece Golden Visa starts from €250,000 in property, with no minimum stay. The Portugal Golden Visa uses a €500,000 investment fund and requires an average of 7 days a year in Portugal. Both give residence and short-stay Schengen travel, not a second passport.
In the Caribbean: Grenada 3–6 months, St. Kitts & Nevis 4–6 months, Dominica 6–8 months, Antigua & Barbuda 14–18 months and Saint Lucia 24 months. Turkey takes about 4 months.
Our offices are in Horsh Tabet, Maten (Greater Beirut) and Dubai Silicon Oasis. We advise clients in Riyadh remotely and meet them in Dubai or Lebanon.
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