For the first time ever, we are announcing our proposals for a brand new ‘Digital nomad citizenship’ program for cash strapped nations looking to raise revenues from remote workers and entrepreneurs. This unique program was designed by World Citizenship Council, a non-profit startup in association with Best Citizenships online platform. The Digital Nomad visa (DNV) market is expected to reach…
On Feb 4, 2021, The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda have approved legislative changes that now allow citizens to swear the Oath of Allegiance in a video call appointment. These changes were considered by the government due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier the CIU Antigua has temporarily suspended 5 day visit requirement due to ongoing pandemic. These changes were applied…
The St Lucia COVID bond program introduced last year during coronavirus pandemic, is an innovative solution that created a “win-win” for CIP investors and also for St. Lucians. St Lucia is the only caribbean country that offers instant citizenship for investing in risk free government bonds. The Special Covid Government zero coupon bonds introduced is at the heart of citizenship…
What is happening with Golden visas and Citizenship by investment in 2021?. CBI schemes offer fast track passports for investments, while golden visas offer residency for investments. The two sectors has created a new investment immigration industry worth $1 billion market annually in Americas, Caribbean and Europe. Passports have become a new safe haven asset class offering life insurance and…
The Decline of passport power of US and other countries has fueled global demand for second citizenship and passports despite Covid pandemic restrictions, reveals the new Knight frank report. Globally, nearly a quarter of UHNWIs are planning to apply for a second passport or citizenship according to the survey. At the start of 2020, a US passport-holder could claim visa-free…
Wealth and citizenship go hand in hand, synonymous and inseparable like two faces of the same coin. What is the connection between wealth and citizenship? Citizenship is important strategy for wealth protection, at the same time many world nations provide red carpet welcome for economic investments from wealthy individuals, offering a direct citizenship path. Citizenship is a new modern day…
Malta will give you a golden visa with permanent residency rights in the schengen area, if you buy a property for €300,000 in Malta. This new option was introduced in the Maltese permanent residency scheme (aka golden visa) which will open from March 29, 2021. Malta has the most attractive real estate market in the EU for a solid investment. Price…
Portugal has announced breaking changes to its golden visa scheme which was operational since Oct, 2012. After 8 years of running the scheme and raising over 5 billion euros, a golden window of opportunity for property buyers in Lisbon, Porto and Algarve regions will remain open only until Dec 31, 2021. The Decree Law No. 14/2021 sets these important amendments…
We have compiled application costs charged by Government for golden visa programs by country. This is only the application fee charged by government, does not include main investment, or any other additional costs. This way you can compare the application fee in one place and you will know how much you pay to the Govt. Here is a quick summary…
Bermuda has opened a new golden visa residency program in 2021 issuing economic residency for HNWI investors for substantial investments. Bermuda welcomes eligible HNW persons to make expressions of interest in the Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) scheme. The certificate encourages and enables high net worth individuals to make substantial economic investments into Bermuda. The Economic Investment Certificate provides you and…
