Year: 2021

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…

Dominica stands out among other Caribbean islands with its unique nature, austere volcanic peaks, forests full of exotic plants and animals, picturesque waterfalls, freshwater lakes and unusual beaches. The islands attract thousands of eco-tourists each year. Dominica should not be confused with Dominican Republic The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme was established in 1993 and is one…

Few foreign investors know the knack of acquiring citizenship by making a bond investment (state issued securities). Only a handful of countries offer instant citizenship and passport for buying government debt in the form of treasury bills, bonds, securities and certificates.  For example, Turkey and St Lucia offer citizenship in exchange for investment  treasury bonds…

Portugal Govt offers a 20% discount for golden visa investors for buying properties in low population density rural areas to encourage more investments. Many foreign investors do not know about this concession which is applicable for both €350,000 and €500,000 real estate investment categories. Important update: New changes to Golden visa regime will permit 280K…

Portugal Government has approved Golden visa Decree Law No. 14/2021  that makes important changes coming into effect from Jan 1, 2022. The new legislation was published on Government gazette on Feb 12. The Golden visa investment in real estate will be allowed in Lisbon/Porto/Algarve and other coastal areas only until Dec 31, 2021. There will…

Bulgaria has made important modifications to the investor citizenship scheme in 2021. The Amendments to the Bulgarian Citizenship Act was approved on 16th of February 2021 and now published in the gazette. We have good news and bad news for you. Let’s start with Good news. The Good news is Bulgaria investor citizenship scheme will…

Grenada is a pretty unique citizenship by investment program in the island. What makes Grenada different standing out from other CBI programs in the Caribbean? The Grenada Citizenship by Investment (GCBI) The Caribbean island of Grenada introduced its Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme by the passing of the Citizenship by Investment Act 15 of 2013. …