In which countries is it fastest to obtain a passport by naturalization? Today we will look at the options for countries where it takes two to five years, as well as tell you about the approximate cost of living in these countries. 

There are different ways to obtain citizenship in another country: you can be born there (which is the fastest way), have relatives there, marry a citizen of the country, or even invest and get a passport in return.  

But there is another way, for which it is not necessary to have foreign parents or to invest huge sums of money—it is to obtain citizenship by naturalization. The essence of this method is that you need to legally live a certain amount of time in the target country, complying with all the laws. How long depends on the country. And counting this period begins when you get a residence permit, and in some countries (for example, Canada), even a permanent residence permit.

So today we will find out exactly in what countries you can get a passport by naturalization the fastest. We will consider options from 2 to 5 years.

Live for 2 years and get citizenship

Country The cost of living in the country
Argentina Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$150-250, utilities—$50; a pass for a month—$15, lunch at an inexpensive café—$7. 
Peru Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$250-400, utilities—$60; a pass for a month—$15, lunch at an inexpensive café—$3. 

Live for 3 years and get citizenship

Country The cost of living in the country
Armenia Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$650-950, utilities—$110; a pass for a month—$11, lunch at an inexpensive café—$8. 

Honduras

Exceptions: citizens of Central America (1 year of residency is enough), Spaniards and Hispanics (2 years of residency is enough).

 Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$250-350, utilities—$110; a pass for a month—$50, lunch at an inexpensive café—$5.50. 
Israel Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$800-1000, utilities—$220; a pass for a month—$60, lunch at an inexpensive café—$18. 
Canada Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$1000-1200, utilities—$140; a pass for a month—$73, lunch at an inexpensive café—$15. 
Paraguay Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$200-300, utilities—$55; a pass for a month—$26, lunch at an inexpensive café—$4. 
Poland Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$500-600, utilities—$210; a pass for a month—$25, lunch at an inexpensive café—$7. 
Serbia Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$300-400, utilities—$140; a pass for a month—$30, lunch at an inexpensive café—$7. 
Ecuador Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$250-350, utilities—$50; a pass for a month—$18, lunch at an inexpensive café—$3. 

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Live for 4 years and get citizenship

Country The cost of living in the country
Australia Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$1200-1500, utilities—$200; a pass for a month—$110, lunch at an inexpensive café—$17. 
Brazil Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$200-300, utilities—$70; a pass for a month—$40, lunch at an inexpensive café—$5. 

Live for 5 years and get citizenship

Country The cost of living in the country
Belgium Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$700-850, utilities—$190; a pass for a month—$50, lunch at an inexpensive café—$16. 
Latvia Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$300-400, utilities—$290; a pass for a month—$30, lunch at an inexpensive café—$10. 
Luxembourg Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$1400-1700, utilities—$250; lunch at an inexpensive café—$20. 
Netherlands Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$1000-1300, utilities—$230; a pass for a month—$90, lunch at an inexpensive café—$16. 
Malta Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$750-900, utilities—$100; a pass for a month—$27, lunch at an inexpensive café—$15. 
Portugal Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$600-800, utilities—$120; a pass for a month—$42, lunch at an inexpensive café—$9.50. 
Finland Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$700-850, utilities—$120; a pass for a month—$63, lunch at an inexpensive café—$13. 
France Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$600-750, utilities—$170; a pass for a month—$68, lunch at an inexpensive café—$15. 
Czech Republic Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$600-750, utilities—$280; a pass for a month—$24, lunch at an inexpensive café—$8. 
Sweden Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$650-900, utilities—$85; a pass for a month—$80, lunch at an inexpensive café—$12. 
Albania Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$250-350, utilities—$80; a pass for a month—$15, lunch at an inexpensive café—$5.5. 
United Kingdom Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$800-1000, utilities—$230; a pass for a month—$80, lunch at an inexpensive café—$18. 
Ireland Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$1300-1500, utilities—$200; a pass for a month—$110, lunch at an inexpensive café—$15. 
Mexico Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$300-500, utilities—$60; a pass for a month—$20, lunch at an inexpensive café—$8. 
New Zealand Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$900-1100, utilities—$135; a pass for a month—$100, lunch at an inexpensive café—$15. 
Panama Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$450-800, utilities—$90; a pass for a month—$30, lunch at an inexpensive café—$8. 
Russia Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$250-400, utilities—$100; a pass for a month—$28, lunch at an inexpensive café—$8. 
USA Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$1400-1700, utilities—$180; a pass for a month—$70, lunch at an inexpensive café—$18. 
Taiwan Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$300-450, utilities—$80; a pass for a month—$40, lunch at an inexpensive café—$4. 
Turkey Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$200-350, utilities—$70; a pass for a month—$20, lunch at an inexpensive café—$4. 
Ukraine Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$200-300, utilities—$80; a pass for a month—$9, lunch at an inexpensive café—$5. 
Uruguay Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$450-550, utilities—$130; a pass for a month—$45, lunch at an inexpensive café—$15. 
South Korea Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$350-500, utilities—$150; a pass for a month—$42, lunch at an inexpensive café—$6. 
Japan Rent for a “one-bedroom”—$450-700, utilities—$170; a pass for a month—$65, lunch at an inexpensive café—$7.