Citizenship by Investment (proposed)
Upcoming · not yet available — Planned Q1 2026 launch slipped; legislation pending
Citizenship by Investment (proposed) is a residence route in Botswana (Statsborgerskap ved investering). Proposed minimum ~US$75,000; requires Citizenship Act amendment (dual nationality); not passed as of Oct 2026.
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 60'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
n/a
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Statsborgerskap ved investering |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 60'000 |
| Gebyrer (familie) | — |
| Inntekt / år | — |
| Eiendeler | — |
| Min. opphold | 0 |
| PO | — |
| Statsborgerskap | nå |
| Arbeid | yes |
| Kvalifisert | tbd |
| Skatt | n/a |
| Per | 2026-10 |
If you become a citizen
Military service: none · No conscription; professional/volunteer forces.
Taxed for holding the passport: none — Residence-based taxation; citizens abroad not taxed on foreign income
Can you give it up?: allowed — Renunciation by declaration/application once another nationality is held
Passport reputation (banks, sanctions): low risk — Standard KYC; widely accepted by Swiss/international banks
A second passport can also cost a government job or security clearance in your current country.
General information only — not tax, legal, immigration, investment or financial advice, and no client relationship. Figures are simplified, indicative and may be out of date. Always verify with the official authority and a licensed professional in the country concerned before acting. Partner links, if any, are marked and may earn us a fee.