"Botswana plans to launch its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), also known as a "golden passport" in early 2026. The country's government has partnered with Arton Capital, a global citizenship firm, to launch the program, which was first announced in late September. The initiative will pave the way for high-net-worth individuals to essentially purchase a Botswanan passport—for a minimum contribution of $75,000."
"Adding a spouse or child under the age of 18 will incur another $10,000-per-person fee, while adding an adult dependent will cost $5,000, Armand Arton, CEO of Arton Capital, tells Condé Nast Traveler. Further details have yet to be announced, but according to the citizenship firm, the funds raised from the program will be used to support key national priorities such as the local housing market, luxury tourism, renewable energy, mining, and financial industries."
Botswana will launch a Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) in early 2026 in partnership with Arton Capital. The program requires a minimum contribution of $75,000 to obtain Botswanan citizenship, with additional fees of $10,000 per spouse or child under 18 and $5,000 per adult dependent. Funds raised will support national priorities including the local housing market, luxury tourism, renewable energy, mining, and financial industries. The CIP aims to attract international talent and capital, diversify the economy beyond diamonds, and offset a recent 3% dip in the diamond-reliant economy amid growing demand for lab-grown alternatives.
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