The options for obtaining secondary citizenship have expanded significantly in recent decades, providing individuals and families with new opportunities for global mobility, economic security and legacy benefits. 

From modest beginnings in small island states, citizenship by investment (CBI) programs have grown into a worldwide industry with diverse opportunities for acquiring citizenship in a foreign country through economic contributions. These programs play a growing role in global economics and trade, offering countries a means to attract foreign capital and individuals a pathway to diversify their citizenship portfolio.

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