4 countries that let you buy citizenship or a golden visa with crypto
CointelegraphTuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:05:30 PM
If you've got a hefty crypto stash and dream of living (or gaining citizenship) abroad, a handful of countries are now rolling out the welcome mat—no fiat required. Vanuatu, El Salvador, Portugal, and one other unnamed nation let you trade Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for residency or even a passport, with investment thresholds starting at $100,000 and going up to seven figures.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about crypto millionaires flexing their portfolios—it’s a sign of how digital currencies are bleeding into real-world systems like immigration and national economies. For some countries, it’s a way to attract wealthy investors; for crypto holders, it’s a loophole to bypass traditional banking hurdles. But critics might argue it’s another example of money buying privilege, just with a blockchain twist. Either way, the lines between digital wealth and tangible opportunity are getting blurrier.
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