In a world where digital assets are increasingly influencing global mobility, more and more countries are opening up citizenship or residency programs through cryptocurrency investments. Find out which countries allow cryptocurrency as an investment tool, what minimum amounts must be invested, and what benefits and risks await applicants

Cryptocurrency and global mobility have become one of the most powerful combinations of 2025. More and more investors with large crypto assets are looking for ways to legally use BTC, ETH, and stablecoins to obtain a second citizenship or residency.

Traditional investment citizenship programs mostly operate in fiat, but many licensed agents already accept cryptocurrency payments, converting them into local currencies in accordance with government requirements. And some countries have even launched fully cryptocurrency programs.

This article lists the main jurisdictions that will allow investors to use cryptocurrency to obtain a passport or residency in 2025.

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Vanuatu: Fastest Citizenship with Crypto Payment

Vanuatu offers one of the fastest paths to a second passport in the world – the process takes from 30 to 60 days.

Program Terms

- Deposit: from 130,000 USD (single applicant) / up to 180,000 USD (family of 4).

- 100% remote procedure.

- Dual citizenship allowed.

- No language or residency requirements.

- No capital gains, income and inheritance taxes.

- Visa-free travel to over 90 countries.

How to pay with cryptocurrency?

The government does not accept crypto directly, but licensed agents accept: BTC, USDT and other stablecoins. They convert cryptocurrency to fiat and submit documents on behalf of the applicant.

Advantages: Speed, privacy. Ideal for crypto entrepreneurs, digital nomads and investors.

Dominica and Saint Lucia: Caribbean passports with crypto payment option

Dominica and Saint Lucia are among the most popular CBI programs in the world, offering a passive and fast path to obtaining a second citizenship.

Citizenship by investment program conditions

- Dominica: contribution of 200,000 USD or more to the Economic Diversification Fund.

- Saint Lucia: contribution of 240,000 USD or more, or real estate investment of 300,000 USD.

- Processing time: 4–9 months.

- Remote application submission.

- Payment in cryptocurrency.

How to pay in cryptocurrency?

Licensed agents accept: Bitcoin, USDT, other major tokens. The investor goes through the full process – from asset verification to conversion to fiat.

Pros: strong passports (EU, UK, Asia), suitable for entire families, no residency or language tests.

Cons: extensive due diligence, some countries are strict with Caribbean CBI passports.

El Salvador: the world’s first fully cryptocurrency immigration program

The El Salvador Freedom Visa, created in collaboration with Tether, is a unique opportunity to obtain residency and accelerated citizenship solely for investing in cryptocurrency.

Program terms

- Investment: 1,000,000 USD in BTC or USDT.

- Initial deposit: 999 USD in cryptocurrency.

- Limit: up to 1,000 investors per year.

- Accelerated approval (≈ 6 weeks).

Advantages: Pure crypto model, no residency requirements, can include the whole family, fast track to citizenship.

Kazakhstan: New investment hub with 10-year “golden visa”

In May 2025, Kazakhstan introduced a 10-year renewable residence permit for foreign investors – becoming the first country in Central Asia to officially launch its own investment visa. While the program does not provide for automatic citizenship, it does provide an opportunity to legally work, invest and build long-term projects in a fast-growing market.

To obtain resident status, an applicant must make a contribution of at least USD 300,000 to the authorized capital of a Kazakhstani company or place investments in publicly traded securities of the country.

Cryptocurrency and Investment: How Integration Works

Kazakhstan is actively building a reputation as a crypto-friendly country: the Ministry of Digital Development is promoting the creation of a national crypto reserve, opening licenses for crypto banks, and supporting innovation environments such as regulatory sandboxes.

However, direct payments in cryptocurrency for a golden visa are not yet available. Investors must convert digital assets into fiat through licensed platforms. It is expected that in the future the process will become simpler - thanks to officially approved intermediaries and standardized crypto-fiat transactions.

Key advantages of the program

- One of the most affordable long-term programs in the world - $ 300,000 minimum investment.

- Possibility of including spouses and dependents in the application.

- Tax incentives: fixed 10% income tax, benefits for foreign income.

- Geostrategic location between Europe and Asia.

- The government's desire to develop the digital economy and crypto infrastructure.

Restrictions and conditions for granting citizenship

The program does not grant citizenship automatically. A foreigner must:

- live in Kazakhstan for at least 5 years;

- speak Kazakh or Russian;

- officially renounce the previous passport.

Despite this, Kazakhstan is already forming a reputation as a promising base for crypto investors - even if the visa application process in 2025 still requires working exclusively with fiat currencies.

Interesting fact: the country is home to the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) - a separate jurisdiction under English law with its own crypto regulation and progressive financial standards.

Saint Kitts and Nevis: cryptocurrency as proof of wealth in the citizenship program

Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken an important step for crypto investors by updating the rules for participating in its citizenship by investment (CBI) program. Since 2025, the country has allowed the use of crypto assets as part of the applicant’s financial capacity. While it is still not possible to pay the investment contribution in crypto, digital assets can now be officially taken into account when assessing the total capital.

Additional requirements for applicants with crypto assets

Applications that include crypto assets undergo an in-depth review, including:

- confirmation of ownership of the digital assets;

- transaction history to establish the origin of the funds;

- official reports on the value of the assets at the time of submission.

Such measures are related to compliance with AML/KYC standards and guarantee full transparency of the sources of funding.

Possibility of including family members

Crypto investors can include spouses, children and dependent parents in the application – provided that they all pass standard verification procedures. Thus, the program remains one of the most flexible for family applicants.

Cryptocurrency is rapidly changing the rules of global migration. In 2025, investors will be able to use digital assets to obtain citizenship or residency — from fast-track Caribbean programs to El Salvador’s innovative Freedom Visa. While most countries still accept crypto only through agents or as proof of wealth, the trend is clear: countries are adapting and opportunities are increasing. For crypto investors, this means an even wider choice of visa-free routes, tax benefits, and safe jurisdictions to live and do business.

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