Year: 2021

Citizenship by investment schemes are very popular and important to families. A lot of confusion exists who can be included in family applications. We get a lot of client inquiries asking for eligibility of family dependants applying for Citizenship by investment programs. Family eligibility is the key to understanding the workings of CBI programs, when…

Golden visa programs, so far until 2020, prevented all EU/EEA nationals, especially UK nationals to apply for residence permits based on investment activity On Jan 1, 2021, The status all UK citizens changed third country nationals losing EU citizen status, as a result of Brexit divorce from the European Union. Brexit also opens up a…

Corona bonds are national debt issued by St Lucia due to pandemic. The Government of St Lucia introduced a limited time COVID Relief Bond starting at USD 250,000 for families for Citizenship by investment which are available for purchase until Dec 31, 2021 These are a non-interest-bearing government bonds, which means you wont get the…

The Maltese government has proposed new changes to Golden visa program, which was previously known as Malta Residency Visa Programme. The New scheme known as Malta permanent residence program (replacing MRVP) will likely launch soon becoming more cheaper and easier to apply. Once the law is approved, they are expected to come into force effective…

Dominica and St Lucia has become most affordable citizenship by investment programs for one person (single investors) in 2021. These programs are not only become highly competitive but also have become very cheaper for those who seek second passports. Both countries have introduced significant changes to their CIP legislation to attract families and dependants. Though…

Antigua citizenship by investment program is the most popular CIP for families. Infact of all CBI programs, it is the cheapest for families who decide to apply for Caribbean passport. Antigua CIP program offers two different investment options for families. The first is the NDF fund basically a one time donation families have to pay…

Presenting the right documents is the key to get faster approvals and avoid delays with government authorities. All those who chose to apply for citizenship by investment must prepare the initial documents with proper certifications well ahead atleast two months in advance. The documentation process for main applicant and family members is quite cumbersome and…

Privacy is the most basic and important human right. It is also perhaps also a very important reason to apply for citizenship by investment programs. Citizenship investors must value their privacy very seriously in picking on the right CBI program. If you are looking for looking for privacy, discretion and confidentiality, then you should apply…

The St Kitts government has announced important proposals expanding the reach of Citizenship by investment in 2021. This was announced in Budget speech 2021 1. Private homes can be sold The Government took the decision to expand the reach of the CBI Programme by providing the opportunity for private homes to be sold under the…

Vanuatu offers one of the exciting possibilities to become a citizen by investment. It is one time opportunity for international investors. The Vanuatu citizenship by investment program has put certain country nationals in restricted blacklist, and therefore cannot apply for the passport. The Vanuatu DSP program is not open for nationals from these 5 countries,…