Ius Doni: The Acquisition of Citizenship by Investment

We are in the midst of a global trend: the transformation of

citizenship. This includes the acceptance of dual citizenship and

the advent of ius doni, which provides the possibility of alternative

citizenship by making an investment. At the same time it creates

social and economic development opportunities for States.

This study introduces the concept of ius doni into the contemporary

legal and political theorising of citizenship. Providing the first

comprehensive analysis of the subject, it discusses the historical,

legal and political concepts of citizenship. It also introduces a new

term for what is already an increasingly common and accepted

practice of granting citizenship on the basis of substantial

contributions to the State.