From Bitcoin to Passport: Countries Embracing Crypto Investment Migration in 2025
Cryptocurrency holders can now use their digital assets to obtain second passports and residency permits in several countries.
What started as a niche idea has become a legitimate path to global mobility in 2025.
Four main approaches have emerged: direct crypto payments, licensed agent conversions, crypto-backed investment funds, and accepting crypto as proof of wealth. Investment amounts range from $130,000 to $1 million, with processing times from one month to over a year.
El Salvador Leads with Direct Bitcoin Payments
El Salvador made history by launching the world’s first fully crypto-native citizenship program. The Freedom Visa Program requires a $1 million donation in Bitcoin or USDT (Tether) directly to the government.
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