Year: 2021

Today we are publishing our study on Best Golden visa programs for 2021. Previously we published the rankings in 2019, since then a lot has changed within those two years. The Covid pandemic, Brexit and other uncertainties has changed the landscape of investments. Golden visa programs helps investors to acquire residency from day one with…

Today we are publishing our rankings on citizenship by investment programs for a second year in a row. Our PBS (points based scoring) model, which we designed last year, is one of a kind in the industry, ranks Best CBI program taking into account 37 important factors looking upon clients before deciding on their favorite…

Investing in real estate have been a top priority for many investors seeking a second passport. Many real estate developers offer a buyback shares option for the purpose of citizenship by investment and golden visas (residency). These developments can range from residential towers, five star hotels, resorts and other commercial office structures. Property developers raise…

The Passport of St Lucia has gained strength over the years in terms of visa free travel freedom. The St Lucia Government has signed number of visa waiver agreements with 146 destinations which includes countries and territories. Today St Lucia is undoubtedly remains, one of the most powerful passports in the Eastern caribbean. In 2006,…

The Vanuatu parliament has passed new amendments to Citizenship act adding a new Real Estate Option (REO) for citizenship by investment. Vanuatu launched Real estate citizenship by investment program on on 23 July 2021 under Real Estate Option (REO). Applicants for citizenship by investment under the REO must invest in a property in a Vanuatu Government…

St Kitts and St Lucia are outstanding citizenship by investment programs in the Caribbean. Here’s how to compare the important differences between these two programs, so that you will know where to invest. All in all, here is a quick summary St Lucia is much cheaper compared to St Kitts with donation options when it…

The Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) in Saint Lucia provides 5 pathways to citizenship with sovereign and societal value. Saint Lucia is a nation that appeals to individuals and families as a place to live, do business, and build a life around. Saint Lucia’s flagship citizenship investment programme offers five key routes to acquire citizenship…

Portugal officially does not have a citizenship by investment program. Portugal only has Golden visa scheme for investment activity. Golden visas are only residency schemes and should not be confused with citizenship-by-investment. It is possible to become citizen of Portugal through Golden Visa scheme but it is a long path in 5 years.  There is…

The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a life long permanent residency visa available to people of Indian origin and their spouses which allows them to live and work in India indefinitely. The OCI card must be accompanied by foreign passport as primary travel document. The OCI itself is not a citizenship or passport. As…

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