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St.Lucia citizenship by investment program allows add-on family dependents of main investor who has already approved of citizenship. The Fee structure implemented as per Citizenship by investment 2024 regulations gazetted on July 9, 2024. Same additional costs apply for donation and real estate options. CIP Fees A citizen (granted through the citizenship program) may add-on…

Applying for Dominican Citizenship by Investment is a straightforward process, however, incoming investors seeking to obtain citizenship through the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) are advised that the only legal method of application is through designated Authorised Agents.  The only way to apply for Dominica Citizenship by Investment is via an Authorised Agent on the official CBIU website. Only…

We give you important tips and advice on what to look for when you apply for citizenship by investment programs from the best experts working in the field for the past ten years. Our guide will help you to pick the right CBI program for you. Table of Contents Golden Passport Benefits Golden passport programs…

Portugal has a huge backlog of 410,000 pending immigration applications according to the new president of AIMA Portugal. To clear the backlog of cases, the government will be introducing several measures to clear the pending applications by next June 2025. The Portuguese government presented on 3 June its action plan for international migration, built around regulated…

The Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda on Mutual Visa Exemption came into force on May 11, 2024, as per official announcement from Chinese government. Mutual Visa Exemption shall be exempted from visa requirements for entry into, exit from or transit through the territory…

Portugal has made revisions to eligibility of family members for golden visa program. The age of siblings have been reduced to 17 years (from previous 18) The following categories of family members can apply for golden visa, along with the principal investor. The request for Family Reunification residence permit may be made simultaneously with the…

The Vanuatu government has imposed a personal visit requirement for all investors applying for citizenship by investment program effective from Aug 5, 2024 under the new passport system implemented by Department of Immigration. The new rules apply for applicants who are Vanuatu citizenship holders who apply for Vanuatu passport under three investment schemes. The new passport system…

The following are quick comparison list of countries offering “Citizenship-by-investment” (CBI) vs “Residency-by-investment” (CBI) programs available to third nationals.. The key difference is “Citizenship-by-investment” programs offer investors direct passport to investors within few months or a year. “Residency-by-investment” aka “Golden visa” or “Investor visa” programs initially offer residency to investors, and then after certain number…

The Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) is the government authority that administers the programme, managing everything from the application process to finding new investment opportunities.  The CBIU of Dominica is headed by Marie-Therese Johnson. Johnson’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the country, as they are celebrating more than three decades of its…

The Government of St.Kitts and Nevis has made sweeping changes to the modernization of the Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU), following the enactment of the Citizenship by Investment Unit Act of 2024, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis officially appoints a Board of Governors on 26 July 2024 with the task of ensuring the highest…