The CBI Index uses a range of broad indicators to rate global citizenship by investment programs by measuring performance and appeal. It has been developed to simplify the decision-making process for applicants considering dual citizenship.
The CBI Index has assessed all the countries with current and operational CBI programs using seven factors. The seven pillars are
- Freedom of Movement
- Standard of Living
- Minimum Investment Outlay
- Mandatory Travel or Residence
- Citizenship Timeline
- Ease of Processing
- Due Diligence
| Country | Score |
| Dominica | 90% |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | 85% |
| Grenada | 81% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 80% |
| St. Lucia | 79% |
| Vanuatu | 78% |
| Cyprus | 66% |
| Malta | 63% |
| Bulgaria | 61% |
| Turkey | 61% |
| Austria | 54% |
| Jordan | 54% |
| Cambodia | 53% |
Side note: “Due to the vast number of statistics, indicators, and sub-indicators available for analysis, no single approach exists for the rating of citizenship by investment programs. In framing the CBI Index for dual citizenship, however, reliance was only placed on official sources and publications from institutions of the highest international standing and on the specialized input of industry experts, whose contributions and responses were used to obtain and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data used in the construction of the CBI Index.” – CBI Index. ![\"\"](\"https://www.citizenshipbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/citizenshipbay-residency.png\")