The creation of this special COVID-19 Relief Bond starting at USD 250,000 is a non-interest-bearing government bond to which no processing fee is payable by the applicant. The bond must be registered and remain in the name of the applicant from the date of first issue. This bond option is available for a limited time up to December 31, 2020.An administrative fee of US $30,000 is payable by the applicant once the application for citizenshiphave been granted. There after the qualifying investment sum for this special bond option is payable as follows: 

•  Sole applicant (5 years holding bond):  US$250,000
• Applicant applying with 1 qualifying dependent (6 year holding bond): US$250,000
• Applicant applying with up to 4 qualifying dependents (7 year holding bond): US$250,000
• Applicant applying with up to 4 qualifying dependents (5 year holding bond): US$300,000
• Each additional qualifying dependent along with an applicant applying with up to 4 qualifying dependents: US$15,000