In 2025, several countries are offering citizenship or residency through crypto investments, appealing to crypto investors. Vanuatu provides rapid citizenship through its Development Support Program, accepting Bitcoin via licensed agents, with applications processed in 30-60 days. Dominica and Saint Lucia also allow citizenship through fast-track CBI with crypto payments converted to fiat by agencies, requiring donations starting at $200,000 and $240,000, respectively. Portugal's Golden Visa program permits residency via regulated investment funds starting at 500,000 euros, although direct crypto payments aren't accepted; funds must be converted through intermediaries. El Salvador has launched a Freedom Visa, allowing residency or citizenship for a $1-million investment directly in Bitcoin or Tether, designed for a seamless crypto experience. Additionally, recent developments in Kazakhstan and St. Kitts & Nevis indicate further integration of crypto into residency and CBI programs. Investors should navigate KYC and AML regulations and monitor potential policy changes affecting their applications.

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