Understand your options for a second citizenship or residency, with program comparison, careful due diligence and end-to-end application support.
MCI Investment Group helps individuals and families in Dubai and across the region understand and pursue second citizenship and residency by investment.
A second citizenship is a major legal and financial decision. We help you compare lawful, government-approved programs, prepare strong documentation and navigate due diligence, working alongside our POA Services, Commercial Banking, Corporate Tax and Real Estate Solutions teams where needed. Approval is decided solely by the issuing government and is never guaranteed. Programs, costs and rules change, and this page is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice.
An honest review of your profile, family and goals to see which programs may be realistic.
Clear comparison of costs, timelines, obligations and travel access across current options.
Help organising records and source-of-funds evidence so your file is complete and consistent.
Submission through authorised channels, status updates and support through to passport issuance.
Guidance on government-approved programs that grant citizenship in exchange for a qualifying contribution or investment.
Options for obtaining residency in another country, which some clients use as a step toward long-term plans.
Where a program allows it, qualifying property purchases linked to citizenship or residency, supported by our real estate team.
Programs based on a non-refundable contribution to a national development or similar fund, explained in plain terms.
Support for including spouses, children and, where eligible, parents or other dependants in a single application.
Side-by-side review of programs, costs, timelines, travel access and obligations, matched to your goals.
A second passport may ease travel to more destinations, though visa-free access differs by country and can change.
Some clients seek additional options for operating, banking or expanding internationally.
A second citizenship can form part of long-term planning for your family’s mobility and education options.
Holding another nationality can add flexibility in uncertain times, subject to the laws of each country involved.
Programs involve contributions, government fees and processing charges. Amounts vary by country, family size and route.
Governments run thorough background and source-of-funds checks, so clear, well-documented records are essential.
Your home country, current residence and the new country may each have rules on dual nationality and tax residency.
Programs, prices and eligibility rules can change or be suspended at short notice, so timing and current information matter.
Always confirm whether your current country allows dual nationality and how a new citizenship may affect your tax position before you apply. We recommend independent legal and tax advice.
We discuss your objectives, family, nationality, background and budget to assess which options may suit you.
We compare programs on cost, timeline, travel access, obligations and dual-nationality considerations.
We help prepare, organise and verify the documents and source-of-funds evidence your application needs.
We submit the application through authorised channels and keep you informed during government review.
After approval, we guide you through contribution payment, registration and passport issuance.
Tick what you already have. Having these ready helps us assess your options and prepare your file without delays.
Identity and background records for the main applicant.
Evidence supporting your finances and the origin of the investment funds.
Details on dependants and your goals so we can recommend suitable programs.
Documents may need attestation, certified translation or apostille. Requirements vary by program, and we will guide you on what is needed.
It is a legal route offered by some countries under which a qualifying applicant who meets due diligence requirements can obtain citizenship by making a government-approved contribution or investment. Each program has its own rules, costs and conditions.
That depends on the laws of the countries involved, including your current nationality. Some countries permit dual citizenship and some restrict or prohibit it. We recommend checking this with a qualified legal adviser before applying, and we can coordinate that with our legal team.
Timelines vary by program, government processing times and how quickly documents and due diligence are completed. Complete, accurate documents generally help avoid delays.
Yes. Governments may decline applications that fail due diligence, contain inaccurate information or do not meet program criteria. Contribution and fee terms depend on the program, so we explain refund conditions before you proceed.
No. Visa-free and visa-on-arrival access differs by passport and can change over time. We help you compare current access, but you should confirm requirements for each destination before travelling.
Requirements differ by program. Some have no residence requirement for the application, while others may involve a visit or ongoing obligations. We explain these during program comparison.
