Citizenship by Investment (CBI) gives applicants full citizenship—and a passport—in return for a qualifying investment. This comes with the right to live, work, and travel freely in the issuing country, and often includes visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many other countries.
Residency by Investment (RBI), on the other hand, grants legal residency rather than citizenship. It allows individuals to live in the country (and in some cases work or study there), and frequently provides a pathway to citizenship after a certain period. While CBI delivers immediate, permanent status, RBI is typically more affordable and suits those looking for flexibility or a gradual route to a second passport.