IFED Intelligence Index

Passport & Citizenship Ease Index

Comparative ranking of how readily a typical foreign adult can obtain citizenship (and related residency pathways), using published naturalization clocks, open CBI/RBI programmes, and official or well-known secondary sources.

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Last updated: 2026-09-20·Scale: 0–100 (higher is more favorable)·221 countries in dataset

Ranking

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Rank	Country	Ease score	Passport power	Confidence	Requirements summary
#1	São Tomé and Príncipe ST	99 of 100	21 of 100 58 destinations	Medium confidence	Newer CBI with contribution tiers commonly cited near ~US$90,000 for a single applicant.
#2	Nauru NR	97 of 100	37 of 100 86 destinations	Medium confidence	Contribution-based programme commonly cited from ~US$105,000. Verify current official schedule.
#3	Vanuatu VU	97 of 100	38 of 100 87 destinations	Medium confidence	Government contribution commonly cited from ~US$130,000 (single). Fast processing; no residence required. Verify current visa-free lists.
#4	Dominica DM	95 of 100	72 of 100 145 destinations	High confidence	Economic Diversification Fund from US$200,000 (single); real estate from US$200,000 with hold period. No prior residence required.
#5	Antigua and Barbuda AG	93 of 100	78 of 100 154 destinations	High confidence	National Development Fund from ~US$230,000 (covers family of up to 4); real-estate route from ~US$300,000. Due diligence required; ~5 days presence in first 5 years.
#6	Cambodia KH	93 of 100	14 of 100 47 destinations	Medium confidence	Donation/investment thresholds under Cambodian nationality law commonly cited ~US$245,000+; discretionary approval.
#7	Egypt EG	93 of 100	15 of 100 49 destinations	Medium confidence	Investment/deposit routes commonly cited from ~US$250,000 across bank deposit, real estate, and business tiers (confirm current Cabinet/GAFI decrees).
#8	Grenada GD	93 of 100	73 of 100 147 destinations	High confidence	National Transformation Fund from US$235,000; real estate from ~US$270,000. Only Caribbean CBI with US E-2 treaty access.
#9	Saint Kitts and Nevis KN	93 of 100	79 of 100 157 destinations	High confidence	Sustainable Island State Contribution from US$250,000 (main applicant); approved real-estate routes higher. Oldest continuous Caribbean CBI (1984).
#10	Saint Lucia LC	93 of 100	72 of 100 144 destinations	High confidence	National Economic Fund from US$240,000; bond (~US$300,000) and real-estate (~US$300,000) alternatives.
#11	Turkey TR	88 of 100	53 of 100 113 destinations	High confidence	Purchase qualifying real estate of at least US$400,000 and hold for the statutory period; higher thresholds for bank deposit / other assets.
#12	Jordan JO	83 of 100	15 of 100 49 destinations	Estimate	Investment routes commonly cited from ~US$750,000. Ordinary naturalization remains ~15 years.
#13	Argentina AR	74 of 100	86 of 100 168 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 2 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#14	Dominican Republic DO	74 of 100	28 of 100 71 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 2 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#15	Liberia LR	74 of 100	15 of 100 49 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 2 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#16	Peru PE	74 of 100	70 of 100 141 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 2 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#17	Singapore SG	74 of 100	100 of 100 192 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 2 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#18	Armenia AM	67 of 100	24 of 100 64 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#19	Bolivia BO	67 of 100	32 of 100 77 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#20	Canada CA	67 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#21	Ecuador EC	67 of 100	41 of 100 93 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#22	Honduras HN	67 of 100	63 of 100 129 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#23	Israel IL	67 of 100	85 of 100 166 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#24	Paraguay PY	67 of 100	72 of 100 145 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#25	Poland PL	67 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#26	Serbia RS	67 of 100	66 of 100 135 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#27	Uruguay UY	67 of 100	78 of 100 155 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 3 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#28	Australia AU	63 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 4 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#29	Brazil BR	63 of 100	86 of 100 168 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 4 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#30	Ethiopia ET	63 of 100	11 of 100 42 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 4 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#31	Nicaragua NI	63 of 100	60 of 100 125 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 4 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#32	Afghanistan AF	58 of 100	0 of 100 23 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#33	Albania AL	58 of 100	58 of 100 121 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#34	Azerbaijan AZ	58 of 100	26 of 100 67 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#35	Bangladesh BD	58 of 100	7 of 100 34 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#36	Barbados BB	58 of 100	83 of 100 163 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#37	Belgium BE	58 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#38	Belize BZ	58 of 100	46 of 100 100 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#39	Benin BJ	58 of 100	25 of 100 65 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#40	Brunei BN	58 of 100	83 of 100 163 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#41	Bulgaria BG	58 of 100	91 of 100 177 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#42	Burkina Faso BF	58 of 100	20 of 100 56 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#43	Burundi BI	58 of 100	15 of 100 48 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#44	Cabo Verde CV	58 of 100	24 of 100 63 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#45	Cameroon CM	58 of 100	14 of 100 47 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#46	Chile CL	58 of 100	89 of 100 174 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#47	Colombia CO	58 of 100	63 of 100 130 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#48	Comoros KM	58 of 100	16 of 100 50 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#49	Cuba CU	58 of 100	20 of 100 56 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#50	Czechia CZ	58 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#51	Côte d'Ivoire CI	58 of 100	19 of 100 55 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#52	DR Congo CD	58 of 100	12 of 100 43 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#53	El Salvador SV	58 of 100	64 of 100 131 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#54	Eswatini SZ	58 of 100	28 of 100 71 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#55	Fiji FJ	58 of 100	38 of 100 87 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#56	Finland FI	58 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#57	France FR	58 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#58	Gambia GM	58 of 100	27 of 100 68 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#59	Germany DE	58 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#60	Ghana GH	58 of 100	26 of 100 67 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#61	Guatemala GT	58 of 100	64 of 100 132 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#62	Guinea GN	58 of 100	17 of 100 52 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#63	Guinea-Bissau GW	58 of 100	16 of 100 50 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#64	Guyana GY	58 of 100	38 of 100 88 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#65	Haiti HT	58 of 100	15 of 100 49 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#66	Indonesia ID	58 of 100	28 of 100 70 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#67	Iran IR	58 of 100	9 of 100 38 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#68	Ireland IE	58 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#69	Jamaica JM	58 of 100	37 of 100 85 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#70	Japan JP	58 of 100	97 of 100 187 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#71	Kazakhstan KZ	58 of 100	33 of 100 78 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#72	Kosovo XK	58 of 100	34 of 100 81 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#73	Kyrgyzstan KG	58 of 100	21 of 100 59 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#74	Lesotho LS	58 of 100	30 of 100 73 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#75	Luxembourg LU	58 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#76	Madagascar MG	58 of 100	19 of 100 55 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#77	Mali ML	58 of 100	18 of 100 53 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#78	Marshall Islands MH	58 of 100	62 of 100 127 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#79	Mauritania MR	58 of 100	19 of 100 55 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#80	Mauritius MU	58 of 100	73 of 100 147 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#81	Mexico MX	58 of 100	79 of 100 156 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#82	Micronesia FM	58 of 100	57 of 100 120 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#83	Mongolia MN	58 of 100	24 of 100 64 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#84	Morocco MA	58 of 100	28 of 100 71 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#85	Namibia NA	58 of 100	30 of 100 74 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#86	Netherlands NL	58 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#87	New Zealand NZ	58 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#88	Niger NE	58 of 100	18 of 100 54 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#89	Pakistan PK	58 of 100	5 of 100 31 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#90	Palau PW	58 of 100	57 of 100 120 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#91	Russia RU	58 of 100	53 of 100 113 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#92	Samoa WS	58 of 100	63 of 100 129 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#93	Senegal SN	58 of 100	20 of 100 56 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#94	Sierra Leone SL	58 of 100	23 of 100 62 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#95	Solomon Islands SB	58 of 100	64 of 100 132 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#96	South Africa ZA	58 of 100	46 of 100 100 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#97	South Korea KR	58 of 100	97 of 100 187 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#98	Sri Lanka LK	58 of 100	9 of 100 39 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#99	Suriname SR	58 of 100	31 of 100 75 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#100	Sweden SE	58 of 100	96 of 100 186 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#101	Syria SY	58 of 100	2 of 100 26 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#102	Taiwan TW	58 of 100	66 of 100 134 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#103	Tajikistan TJ	58 of 100	18 of 100 53 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#104	Tanzania TZ	58 of 100	27 of 100 68 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#105	Thailand TH	58 of 100	31 of 100 76 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#106	Togo TG	58 of 100	20 of 100 57 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#107	Tonga TO	58 of 100	62 of 100 127 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#108	Trinidad and Tobago TT	58 of 100	72 of 100 145 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#109	Tunisia TN	58 of 100	25 of 100 66 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#110	Tuvalu TV	58 of 100	60 of 100 125 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#111	Ukraine UA	58 of 100	70 of 100 142 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#112	United Kingdom GB	58 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#113	United States US	58 of 100	92 of 100 179 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#114	Uzbekistan UZ	58 of 100	21 of 100 59 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#115	Vietnam VN	58 of 100	15 of 100 48 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#116	Yemen YE	58 of 100	5 of 100 31 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#117	Zambia ZM	58 of 100	24 of 100 64 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#118	Zimbabwe ZW	58 of 100	22 of 100 61 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 5 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#119	Malta MT	51 of 100	95 of 100 184 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization ~5 years. Ordinary naturalization after ~5 years. Former MEIN/exceptional-services investment citizenship closed after CJEU C-181/23 (Apr 2025) / July 2025 wind-down. Merit-based discretionary route may remain without fixed price.
#120	Panama PA	51 of 100	73 of 100 147 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization ~5 years. Multiple residency routes (Friendly Nations, solvency, forestry, etc.). Citizenship generally after ~5 years permanent residence.
#121	Algeria DZ	50 of 100	19 of 100 55 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#122	Belarus BY	50 of 100	32 of 100 77 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#123	Costa Rica CR	50 of 100	74 of 100 148 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#124	Cyprus CY	50 of 100	89 of 100 174 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#125	Iceland IS	50 of 100	92 of 100 179 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#126	Kenya KE	50 of 100	27 of 100 69 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#127	Kiribati KI	50 of 100	59 of 100 122 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#128	Malawi MW	50 of 100	28 of 100 70 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#129	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines VC	50 of 100	79 of 100 157 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#130	Somalia SO	50 of 100	5 of 100 32 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#131	Turkmenistan TM	50 of 100	13 of 100 45 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 7 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#132	Bosnia and Herzegovina BA	47 of 100	58 of 100 121 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#133	Croatia HR	47 of 100	93 of 100 181 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#134	Estonia EE	47 of 100	93 of 100 181 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#135	Greece GR	47 of 100	95 of 100 184 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization ~7 years. Property investment thresholds vary by location (€250k–€800k). Residency first; naturalization typically after 7 years with language/integration.
#136	Hungary HU	47 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#137	Moldova MD	47 of 100	57 of 100 119 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#138	North Macedonia MK	47 of 100	61 of 100 126 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#139	Norway NO	47 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#140	Papua New Guinea PG	47 of 100	36 of 100 84 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#141	Romania RO	47 of 100	91 of 100 177 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#142	Slovakia SK	47 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 8 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#143	Hong Kong HK	46 of 100	89 of 100 174 destinations	Medium confidence	HKSAR passport for Chinese nationals of Hong Kong; naturalization as a Chinese national is possible but uncommon.
#144	Macau MO	46 of 100	70 of 100 141 destinations	Medium confidence	Macao SAR: Chinese nationality framework.
#145	Denmark DK	44 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 9 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#146	Angola AO	42 of 100	15 of 100 48 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#147	Austria AT	42 of 100	95 of 100 184 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#148	Bahamas BS	42 of 100	80 of 100 158 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#149	Botswana BW	42 of 100	34 of 100 81 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#150	Central African Republic CF	42 of 100	15 of 100 48 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#151	Djibouti DJ	42 of 100	13 of 100 45 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#152	Equatorial Guinea GQ	42 of 100	17 of 100 52 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#153	Eritrea ER	42 of 100	9 of 100 38 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#154	Gabon GA	42 of 100	19 of 100 55 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#155	Georgia GE	42 of 100	57 of 100 120 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#156	Iraq IQ	42 of 100	4 of 100 29 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#157	Italy IT	42 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#158	Laos LA	42 of 100	13 of 100 45 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#159	Latvia LV	42 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#160	Libya LY	42 of 100	9 of 100 39 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#161	Liechtenstein LI	42 of 100	93 of 100 180 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#162	Lithuania LT	42 of 100	93 of 100 180 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#163	Malaysia MY	42 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#164	Monaco MC	42 of 100	91 of 100 176 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#165	Montenegro ME	42 of 100	61 of 100 126 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#166	Mozambique MZ	42 of 100	21 of 100 59 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#167	Philippines PH	42 of 100	25 of 100 65 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#168	Republic of the Congo CG	42 of 100	14 of 100 46 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#169	Rwanda RW	42 of 100	25 of 100 66 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#170	Seychelles SC	42 of 100	78 of 100 154 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#171	Slovenia SI	42 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#172	South Sudan SS	42 of 100	11 of 100 41 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#173	Sudan SD	42 of 100	11 of 100 41 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#174	Switzerland CH	42 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization ~10 years with C permit, language/integration tests, and commune+canton+federal approval. Facilitated spouse route ~5 years residence + 3 years marriage (federal). No CBI.
#175	Timor-Leste TL	42 of 100	41 of 100 92 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#176	Uganda UG	42 of 100	25 of 100 65 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#177	Venezuela VE	42 of 100	55 of 100 116 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization after about 10 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#178	Portugal PT	39 of 100	95 of 100 184 destinations	High confidence	Ordinary naturalization ~10 years. Residency via qualifying investment (funds often ~€500,000; cultural donation lower). Low physical presence. Citizenship under Lei Orgânica 1/2026: generally 10 years legal residence (7 for EU/CPLP). Not CBI.
#179	India IN	37 of 100	20 of 100 56 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 12 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#180	Maldives MV	37 of 100	41 of 100 92 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 12 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#181	Spain ES	37 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Medium confidence	Ordinary naturalization ~10 years. Spain ended the real-estate Golden Visa for new applicants. Ordinary naturalization remains 10 years (2 for many Ibero-American nationals).
#182	Bahrain BH	34 of 100	38 of 100 87 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 15 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#183	Chad TD	34 of 100	17 of 100 51 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 15 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#184	Nepal NP	34 of 100	7 of 100 35 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 15 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#185	Nigeria NG	34 of 100	12 of 100 44 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 15 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#186	Oman OM	34 of 100	36 of 100 84 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 15 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#187	American Samoa AS	32 of 100	92 of 100 179 destinations	Low confidence	American Samoa: US nationals (not automatically citizens); citizenship via a separate process.
#188	Andorra AD	32 of 100	86 of 100 169 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 20 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#189	Anguilla AI	32 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Low confidence	BOTC pathways; not an independent Anguillian commercial CBI.
#190	Bermuda BM	32 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Low confidence	Bermuda: BOTC; Belonger status distinct from UK citizenship.
#191	British Virgin Islands VG	32 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Low confidence	BVI: BOTC framework.
#192	Cayman Islands KY	32 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Low confidence	Cayman: BOTC / local status; UK citizenship not automatic from residence alone.
#193	Faroe Islands FO	32 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Low confidence	Faroe Islands: Danish nationality law.
#194	French Polynesia PF	32 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Low confidence	French Polynesia: French nationality.
#195	Gibraltar GI	32 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Low confidence	Gibraltar: British citizenship pathways under UK law.
#196	Greenland GL	32 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Low confidence	Greenland: Danish nationality law.
#197	Guam GU	32 of 100	92 of 100 179 destinations	Low confidence	Guam: US citizens; federal naturalization rules.
#198	Montserrat MS	32 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Low confidence	Montserrat: BOTC.
#199	New Caledonia NC	32 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Low confidence	New Caledonia: French nationality.
#200	Niue NU	32 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	Low confidence	Niueans are New Zealand citizens.
#201	Norfolk Island NF	32 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	Low confidence	Norfolk Island: Australian citizenship framework.
#202	Northern Mariana Islands MP	32 of 100	92 of 100 179 destinations	Low confidence	Northern Mariana Islands: US citizenship framework.
#203	Puerto Rico PR	32 of 100	92 of 100 179 destinations	Low confidence	US citizens by birth in Puerto Rico; naturalization is the US federal process.
#204	Saint Helena SH	32 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Low confidence	Saint Helena: BOTC.
#205	Saint Pierre and Miquelon PM	32 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Low confidence	Saint Pierre and Miquelon: French nationality.
#206	Tokelau TK	32 of 100	94 of 100 182 destinations	Low confidence	Tokelau: New Zealand citizenship.
#207	Turks and Caicos Islands TC	32 of 100	95 of 100 183 destinations	Low confidence	Turks and Caicos: BOTC.
#208	U.S. Virgin Islands VI	32 of 100	92 of 100 179 destinations	Low confidence	US Virgin Islands under the US nationality/citizenship framework.
#209	Wallis and Futuna WF	32 of 100	96 of 100 185 destinations	Low confidence	Wallis and Futuna: French nationality.
#210	San Marino SM	30 of 100	85 of 100 166 destinations	Estimate	Ordinary naturalization after about 30 years of qualifying residence (plus language and character tests).
#211	Bhutan BT	28 of 100	14 of 100 47 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#212	China CN	28 of 100	35 of 100 82 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#213	Kuwait KW	28 of 100	43 of 100 96 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#214	Lebanon LB	28 of 100	12 of 100 43 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#215	Myanmar MM	28 of 100	11 of 100 42 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#216	North Korea KP	28 of 100	7 of 100 35 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#217	Palestine PS	28 of 100	9 of 100 38 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#218	Qatar QA	28 of 100	52 of 100 111 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#219	Saudi Arabia SA	28 of 100	38 of 100 87 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#220	Vatican City VA	28 of 100	76 of 100 151 destinations	Low confidence	No reliable published ordinary naturalization timeline for most foreigners; grants are rare and discretionary.
#221	United Arab Emirates AE	23 of 100	97 of 100 187 destinations	High confidence	Long-term Golden Visa (5/10 years) via property, investment, or talent. Citizenship remains exceptional/discretionary — no published standard naturalization clock for most foreigners.