Year: 2021

The intake of permanent selection applications under the Investor Program has been suspended from November 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021 in order to allow time for the program to be reviewed.

Cyprus has published new regulations expanding the scope of golden visa scheme with the criteria of expedited investors permit to third country nationals. The new regulations came into effect on March 27, 2021. A permanent residence permit issued for investments in real estate, businesses and share capitals. It is not to be confused with citizenship…

Malta has published regulations on March 27 for new permanent residence golden visa program which was published on official gazette making changes to the Immigration Act (CAP 217). This is a revamped program replacing the previous residency visa scheme running since 2015. As from 29th March 2021, all new applications shall be governed by MPRP…

A Growing number of small and big countries offer instant citizenship for investments from day one. How many citizenship by investment schemes are there? Prospects who are interested in citizenship, want to know just how many citizenship by investment programs are there. This is very important to build trust and confidently apply for the programs.…

Citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes require a FBI background check report from US citizens. It is the most important document required when submitting an initial application for citizenship and permanent residence in other countries. If you have criminal history, there are high chances your application could be refused What is FBI identity history check? The…

We have compiled most important questions related to Citizenship by investment program in St Kitts and Nevis. The answers for were provided by CIU St Kitts and Nevis, the agency responsible for administering CBI program. 1. Who is required to produce a police certificate? Each main applicant and all permitted dependents 16 years and older…

The Montenegro Cabinet has announced extending its special economic citizenship by investment scheme until Dec 31, 2022. Previously the program was set to close on Dec 31, 2021 but the new announcement extended the deadline of the program by one year. So far out of 2000 limited quota, only 131 applications have been received and…

The Law on Citizenship of North Macedonia allows for the acquisition of citizenship without any previous residence requirements for persons who represent a ‘special economic interest’ for the country.  The Government of North Macedonia has officially opened the Citizenship Investment Program (CIP) on 13th December 2019. The New citizenship by investment program in North Macedonia…

The Citizenship of the European Union (EU) is the most coveted trophy for many economic migrants. It is a highly respectable status that comes with various benefits such as high standard of living, access to best education and healthcare and most importantly citizenship passed down to all family generations. EU Citizenship can be very powerful…

Citizenship is a modern day safe haven investment, cannot be ignored by family offices in modern day investment portfolio.  It is absolutely essential for family offices to think about diversifying citizenship options abroad to protect and safeguard family wealth. Family offices, usually manage excess of $100m assets, play an important roles in administration and management…