Citizenship and residency via crypto are now possible in countries like Vanuatu, El Salvador and Portugal, with investment requirements ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.

• Vanuatu is one of the fastest countries to offer citizenship, with crypto accepted through licensed agents.

• Dominica and Saint Lucia offer Caribbean citizenship in months using crypto converted via trusted agencies.

• Portugal offers EU residency and a path to citizenship through crypto-linked investment funds.

• El Salvador offers direct citizenship through a $1-million Bitcoin or USDT investment, with no fiat needed.

Crypto and globality are a strong mind-map pair in 2025.

It might not be that much of a surprise, then, that both citizenship-by-investment crypto programs and golden visas with crypto are appearing to meet the needs of investors holding Bitcoin 

 and stablecoins. What was once a fiat-only world now includes pathways tailored for those living a crypto-rich lifestyle.