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Samoa Citizenship by Investment
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Program Type:
Citizenship by Investment
Processing Time:
3 months
Citizenship Timeline:
3 years
Permanent Residency Timeline:
Upon approval
Physical Presence Required:
15 days per year
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
131 countries
Minimum Contribution:
SAT$4 million (US$1.42 million)
Contribution Options:
Bank Deposit, Business Investment, Fund Investment
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Program Overview
Samoa Citizenship by Investment
The Samoa Citizenship by Investment Program offers citizenship through investment in various qualifying sectors including tourism, agriculture, and technology.
The program requires a minimum investment of SAT$4 million (US$1.42 million) and a minimum net worth of SAT$2.5 million (US$907,000), providing benefits such as visa-free travel opportunities and potential tax advantages.
Samoa Citizenship by Investment
How to Qualify
- Minimum investment: SAT$4 million (US$1.42 million)
- Minimum net worth: SAT$2.5 million (US$907,000)
Qualifying sectors:
- Leasing and developing government lands
- Processing/manufacturing of agricultural produce
- Processing/manufacturing of fishery products
- Tourism
- Information/communication technology
- Electricity generation (bio-fuel, solar, water, wind)
- Government development fund investment
Samoa Citizenship by Investment
Salient Benefits
- Mild climate
- English as official language
- Low cost of living
- Path to citizenship
- Short processing time
Samoa Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
- Must maintain Permanent Resident status for 3 years
- Must reside in Samoa for at least 15 days per year during the 3-year permanent residency period
- Must comply with the approved investment plan
- Must apply within 3 months before permanent residency permit expires
- Must maintain at least 15% of original investment sum in fixed deposit account
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Samoa Citizenship by Investment
Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications for this program may be directed to Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour.
Legislation upon which this program is based Citizenship Investment Act 2016.
Samoa Citizenship by Investment
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Samoa Citizenship by Investment
Program Statistics
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