Syrian citizens can get a second passport legally through government citizenship by investment programs. Global Pass advises Syrian families from Damascus, Aleppo and abroad at our offices in Lebanon and Dubai, or remotely.
Every citizenship program we offer is open to Syrian nationals except Turkey’s, including all the Caribbean programs, starting from USD 200,000 in Dominica. 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 |
| Vanuatu | USD 130,000DSP contribution | About 2 months | None |
| Nauru | USD 90,000Treasury Fund (rate valid until 31 Dec 2026) | 3–4 months | None |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | USD 90,000National Transformation Fund donation | About 6 months | None |
Turkey’s citizenship by investment program is not open to Syrian nationals.
We have no office in Syria, so we meet Syrian clients where it suits them.
* Timelines and approval depend on each government’s due diligence and are not guaranteed.
Golden visas give the right to live in a country through an investment. They are residence, not a second passport, and are also open to Syrian applicants.
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 pageStraight answers to the questions families ask us most.
Yes. Syrian citizens can apply through government citizenship by investment programs. Every program we offer is open to Syrian nationals except Turkey’s: Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Vanuatu, Nauru and São Tomé and Príncipe. Each applicant must pass the government’s due diligence.
It depends on your goal. For the widest travel access, St. Kitts & Nevis (Mobility Score 148 on passportindex.org). For the US E-2 investor visa, Grenada, the only Caribbean program whose citizens can apply for it. For the lowest cost, Nauru and São Tomé and Príncipe, from USD 90,000; in the Caribbean, Dominica, from USD 200,000.
Programs open to Syrians start at USD 90,000 in Nauru, USD 90,000 in São Tomé and Príncipe, USD 130,000 in Vanuatu, 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. Government, due diligence and professional fees are added and depend on family size, so we give you an itemized quote.
Yes. We advise clients in Damascus and Aleppo remotely, at our office in Horsh Tabet, Maten (Greater Beirut), Lebanon, or in Dubai.
Timelines depend on the program and on due diligence: Vanuatu about 2 months, Grenada 3–6 months, Nauru 3–4 months, St. Kitts & Nevis 4–6 months, Dominica 6–8 months, São Tomé and Príncipe about 6 months, Antigua & Barbuda 14–18 months and Saint Lucia 24 months.
No residence is required. Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Vanuatu, Nauru and São Tomé and Príncipe have no minimum stay, and Antigua & Barbuda requires 5 days in the first 5 years. Most programs include an interview as part of due diligence.
Yes. Our banks and program partners accept Syrian clients and funds. As with every applicant, you need to show the lawful source of your funds.
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