Latin American Citizenship By Exception Program: “Country X”

Introducing a government backed, highly discretionary citizenship program offering a pathway to fast-track naturalization on the basis of significant investment in as little as 7-8 months. If you’re looking for a highly livable, uncorrelated Plan B destination boasting stability, security, and attractive taxation in 2025, then look no further…

When it comes to Citizenship By Investment Programs, Latin America, as a region, has been woefully underrepresented on the world stage – despite 15 out of the 21 LATAM countries enjoying visa-free travel access to Schengen Europe.

To date, the only countries bucking this trend have been Peru, which briefly operated a controversial $25,000 CBI Program from 1992-1993, and El Salvador, which launched its Freedom Passport Program in late 2023. But with a donation-based price tag of $1 million (or the Bitcoin equivalent), this CBI Program has been slow to gain traction.

Despite the dearth of Latin American CBI options, numerous countries in the region have legislation supporting the naturalization of foreigners based on exceptional services in the national interest, based on exceptional merit, and a range of other discretionary criteria (including on the basis of cultural and economic contribution).

In fact, approximately 69% of all countries in the world have immigration laws enabling them to grant citizenship to foreign nationals who can make an exceptional contribution in the fields of science, education, culture, sport, or society (or by making a significant financial contribution to these sectors’ development).

Countries offering formal Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Programs tend to have specific legislation defining the precise requirements for granting fast-track citizenship to foreigners on the basis of either a significant donation or investment. This level of specificity and formalization creates a predictable application path for foreign applicants, and offers applicants with peace of mind.

In contrast, Citizenship By Exceptional Merit Programs are typically quite broad and vaguely defined. And the governments offering these pathways to citizenship tend to enjoy a large amount of discretion in terms of whom they will naturalize, and on what grounds.

But for the right applicants, offering the right contributions in the national interest, obtaining discretionary alternative citizenship is very achievable.  

Let’s take a look at what is arguably THE Citizenship By Exceptional Merit Program in Latin American

WHY CHOOSE TO GET CITIZENSHIP BY EXCEPTION IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRY X?

Economically prosperous country with a globally respected legal system robust public institutions, excellent infrastructure, personal safety, and consistent politico-economic stability.

Fast application process – approvals are typically granted in as little as 7-8 months.

Government-backed, highly discretionary naturalization pathway.

Passport power – enjoy visa-free access to over 130 countries worldwide, including the European Schengen Area.

Lock in long-term security and global mobility – without the risks typically associated with mainstream Citizenship By Investment Programs.

Enjoy an attractive tax regime (especially on foreign sourced income).

Citizenship By Exception Program Overview: LATAM Country X

This is a highly exclusive opportunity for acquiring citizenship in a prominent Latin American nation through a government-backed, highly discretionary naturalization pathway offered on the basis of the country’s existing citizenship legislation.

While not publicly promoted or branded as a Citizenship By Investment program, this route has full legal grounding and enjoys high-level governmental support. 

Given the sensitive geopolitical and industry context – particularly with respect to visa-free access to the EU Schengen Area – this program is therefore only available on a highly confidential, invitation-only basis.

This pathway – available exclusively through the program providers – has been developed in close collaboration with key governmental stakeholders in the country, and leverages existing legal provisions allowing for the naturalization of foreign nationals who make a significant contribution to the national interest.

Country X is recognized for its robust public institutions, excellent infrastructure, personal safety, and consistent political and economic stability

The country’s capital boasts a highly livable environment, great affordability, a varied cultural and entertainment scene,  exceptional cuisine,  as well as good air connectivity – making it an exceptional Plan B / second home location (as opposed to the majority of the Caribbean countries that offer Citizenship By Investment). 

Bearers of the country’s passport enjoy visa-free access to over 130 countries worldwide, including all the Schengen countries.

As a regional leader with a globally respected legal system and high levels of human development, it provides an appealing jurisdiction for international investors seeking long-term security and global mobility – without the risks typically associated with mainstream Citizenship By Investment Programs.

The program involves a non-refundable contribution to the state budget, and citizenship is granted without any residency, language or in-country presence or settlement requirements.

In addition, all nationalities, including Russians and Belarusians, are eligible to apply.

Key Program Eligibility and Requirements (2025)

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Make a non-refundable contribution of $250,000 (USD) to the host country’s state budget.

Pay $50,000 in associated legal, administrative, and government fees.

Hold a clean criminal record, evidenced through police clearance certificates.

Have no record of adverse media coverage or reputational concerns.

Note: In the case of the application being rejected on the basis of material misrepresentation, the 50% fees deposit will be retained to cover our services.

Family Eligibility

After the issuance of the Naturalization Certificate and the passport, the main applicant can request citizenship for other family members.

The following dependents are eligible:

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Children under the age of 18, or adult children, provided that they are legally and financially dependent on the main applicant, and are suffering from serious physical and/or mental impairment.

All family members will receive full citizenship rights, including the ability to apply for passports following the issuance of their citizenship certificates, and citizenship can be passed to future generations.

TOTAL APPLICATION TIMELINE: 7-8 MONTHS

*Important: Failure to complete the transfer within the stipulated time frame will result in revocation of the approval and the loss of already paid funds.

You Have More Fast-Track, Off-Market Citizenship By Investment Options In 2025 Than You Might Realise…

€1.5 million+ (Investment)

Tier I European Citizenship
Country 2

$250,000 (Donation)

Highly Liveable
Latin American Country X

€265,000+ (Donation)

Tier II European Citizenship
Country 1

€250,000+ (Donation)

Tier II European Citizenship
Country 2

We currently have access to at least  five discrete, off-market Citizenship options leveraging national interest legislation (coupled with economic contributions). Please note that availability is acutely limited, and program changes may occur at any time without prior notice. Also note that our facilitation services tend to be relevant to UHNWIs only.

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Secure your Latin American Fast-Track Citizenship By Exception in just 7-8 months. Qualifying capital contributions priced from $250,000+. Professional services and legal fees from $50,000. Contact us to get started today.

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